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The Words of Saint Anthony Live On

Near the end of his life, Anthony of Padua composed a collection of sermons or “sermon notes.” Having been an outstanding theology teacher and preacher for much of his life, Anthony wanted to help his Franciscan confreres in their preaching ...
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A man and woman hold hands in London's Hyde Park during a "Black Lives Matter" protest June 3, 2020, following the death of George Floyd, an African American man who was taken into custody by Minneapolis police and later died at a Minneapolis hospital. (CNS photo/Dylan Martinez, Reuters)

And (Equal) Justice for All

As children, we’re told to treat others with respect—to fight injustice. Too often we forget that lesson as adults
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Life Lessons along the Appalachian Trail

The quiet of the woods was a voice he couldn’t resist.
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Easter Prayer

Risen One… I turn to you as my model of spiritual growth.Open my entire being to your grace-filled presence,and teach me repeatedly how to enter into my own tomb-times. Grant trust in my ability to abide in the tomb of ...
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An Easter Pageant in Three Liturgical Acts

Death and sin have been conquered; life and grace reign supreme. We just have to have a major gala of happiness and rejoicing.
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Lent with Pope Francis: True Concern for the Poor

Selfishness leads nowhere and love frees. Those who are able to live their lives as a gift to give others will never be alone and will never experience the drama of the isolated conscience.
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