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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Praising God Purifies the Soul, Is Like Breathing ‘Pure Oxygen,’ Pope...

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By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — It may seem illogical, but Christians are called to give God praise — not complaints — in times...

Being a Christian Disciple = Embracing the Cross

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By Father Rich Tomkosky When we look at Jesus on the Cross what do we think? A great spiritual writer, Father Edward Leen from Ireland,...

The Dynamic of Fear in our Life

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Dealing with fear, anxiety, and craziness in life? I remember as a young priest a few years in, I was dealing...

SCHOOLS

Saint Francis University Announces Catholic, Franciscan Initiatives

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Saint Francis University is pleased to announce developments related to two new initiatives carefully designed to support and enhance its Catholic, Franciscan identity. Founded...

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KEEPING THE FAITH

A Legacy of Connecting People Through Prayer and Television

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By Tony DeGol Proclaim! Not many little boys are lucky enough to find a mentor who will still influence them later in life. David Micik found that...

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COMMENTARY

The Gift of Both Spiritual and Human Fatherhood Rooted in Union with God

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Before I talk about the meaning of Fatherhood since we just celebrated Father's Day, we need to thank God for the...

COMMENTARY: Mary of Guadalupe, Symbol of Hope and Renewal

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Column by Hosffman Ospino (CNS) The most popular Marian devotion among U.S. Catholics presently is the devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. She is the...

CHURCH TEACHING W/ BISHOP MARK: Self-Serve Communion?

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By Bishop Mark Bartchak It seems pretty clever to think that individually packaged servings of bread and wine would be perfect during the current pandemic....

Advent: Always With Us

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Reflection by Lindsey Weishar “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” Never before have Gabriel’s words struck me as they have this year. When...

Denying the Eucharist: Explaining Church Teaching

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Column by Justin Kirkland Recently, as he campaigned through South Carolina, former Vice President Joe Biden was denied Holy Communion during a Sunday Mass. The...

SPIRITUALITY

Discalced Carmelite Nuns to Pray Novena in Honor of Infant Jesus

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The Discalced Carmelite Nuns invite everyone to share in the annual private novena in honor of the Infant Jesus in preparation for the solemn...

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