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Monday, November 25, 2024

Nativity Scene is Reminder of Hope Amid Suffering, Pope Says

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By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The image of baby Jesus nestled in the manger is a much-needed reminder during the pandemic that...

Rooting for the Church

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Column by Jonathan Nagy There are few experiences in life that compare to a Penn State home football game Saturday. A crisp, sunny Autumn morning...

Reflecting on the End of Our Earthly Life

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By Father Rich Tomkosky We are in the last two weeks of the Liturgical year. The readings should cause us to reflect carefully on the...

SCHOOLS

Saint Francis University Announces Fall Open Houses

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Prospective students and their families are invited to Saint Francis University's campus for a fall Open House. Visitors will enjoy a full day of...

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FAMILY LIFE

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

Song Brings Back Special Memories for Catholic School Alum

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Column by Sarah Farabaugh This will be the first time in 14 years I am not celebrating Catholic Schools Week. I am certainly going to...

The Message of Our Lady of LaSalette, France

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By Father Rich Tomkosky In these weeks of May, I am going to write about three Church approved apparitions of our Blessed Mother Mary: LaSalette,...

Living Humbly In an Era of Great Pride and For the Conversion of Souls

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By Father Rich Tomkosky Saint Paul tells us, “Do nothing out of selfishness or vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each...

Stop and Smell the Roses

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Column by Jonathan Nagy Everyone has heard the phrase, “Take time to stop and smell the roses.”  I remember hearing that as a young boy...

No Successful Life Exists Without Sacrifice

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Column by Jonathan Nagy In 1978, the Italian-born German adventurist, Reinhold Messner, along with his climbing partner, Peter Habeler, became the first people to successfully...

SPIRITUALITY

Opportunities to Enhance One’s Faith With Three Online Classes this Fall

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The Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown Office of Adult Enrichment and Lay Ecclesial Ministry will offer three classes live online this Fall via Teams. They are:  Sacred Scripture...

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