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The Lord Loves Us in Our Weaknesses

The Lord Loves Us in Our Weaknesses

For 7 years, I have lived with a chronic medical condition called bile reflux disease....

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God’s Love: Perfect Justice Combined with Perfect Mercy

God’s Love: Perfect Justice Combined with Perfect Mercy

Love, suffering, and death have a uniquely interrelated relationship. To understand...

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St. Apollonius the Apologist

St. Apollonius the Apologist

St. Apollonius is also known as Apollonius of Ephesus. He was a Roman senator who...

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Challenging the “Mediocrity” of Catholic Motherhood

Challenging the “Mediocrity” of Catholic Motherhood

The vocation of raising a family and especially that of a stay-at-home mother has,...

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St. Eupsychius, Martyr

St. Eupsychius, Martyr

Julian the Apostate, arriving in Caesarea on his march to Antioch, was infuriated...

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Choosing to be Healed

Choosing to be Healed

“Who here has watched The Chosen? Raise your hand.” Dan Burke looked expectantly...

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Breaking the Idolatry of “Love”

Breaking the Idolatry of “Love”

If you listen to popular music, you are no doubt more than familiar with overly...

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St. Fulbert of Chartres

St. Fulbert of Chartres

Fulbert was born in France around the year 962. He attended school in Reims and...

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Current Sacramental Preparation is Failing Lost Souls

Current Sacramental Preparation is Failing Lost Souls

Earlier this week, my spiritual daughter texted to tell me that the course she and...

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Finding the Peace of Christ

Finding the Peace of Christ

Reflections on Don Dolindo Ruotolo’s Prayer of Peace In a world that often feels...

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St. Stanislaus (Bishop and Martyr)

St. Stanislaus (Bishop and Martyr)

The Polish bishop and martyr St. Stanislaus (1030-1079) was born near Krakow in...

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Holiness in the Ordinary: The Story of Venerable Carla Ronci

Holiness in the Ordinary: The Story of Venerable Carla...

You may have seen a photo of Venerable Carla—a pretty, smiling young woman on a...

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Pope St. Julius

Pope St. Julius

In the year 337, Julius succeeded Pope Saint Mark, who had only reigned as pope...

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The Paschal Mystery Reveals How Christ Transforms Suffering

The Paschal Mystery Reveals How Christ Transforms Suffering

Earlier this week, I sat across from a long-time friend of mine who has spent months...

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St. Joseph of Arimathea

St. Joseph of Arimathea

We learn about Joseph of Arimathea in Sacred Scripture. Arimathea was his place...

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The Washing of Feet: A Torrent of Love

The Washing of Feet: A Torrent of Love

The paschal supper might begin at any moment after the appearance of the first three...

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How to Receive Christ With Love in the Eucharist

How to Receive Christ With Love in the Eucharist

In Holy Communion, we touch and taste our Lord and our God. A very significant sentence...

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Grief and Good Friday

Grief and Good Friday

 The more we are afflicted in this world, the greater is our assurance in the next;...

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Easter Sunday: Day of Deliverance and Victory

Easter Sunday: Day of Deliverance and Victory

Today’s Gospel describes an absence that confounds the disciples, preparing them...

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Let the Holy Spirit Reveal the Mystery of the Cross

Let the Holy Spirit Reveal the Mystery of the Cross

True devotion to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit leads to one end: the...