The Martyrdom of the Holy Innocents
On the fourth day of our Christmas celebration, the Church reminds us that not everyone is joyful;...
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Remembering the Holy Innocents
Image: “The Flight Into Egypt” (detail) by Carl Spitzweg | Public Domain via Wikimedia...
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Fighting Our Own Indifference
Do you ever feel numb or helpless because of all the problems the world faces each day? One only...
Read MoreEncountering the Word — Luke 22:19
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “And he took bread, and when he had given thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’” (Luke 22:19) Print this...
Read MoreEncountering the Word — Luke 22:31-32
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan demanded to have you, that he might sift you like wheat, but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail; and when you have turned again, strengthen your...
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Catholic Quote of the Day — from Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
“Never forget that there are only two philosophies to rule your life: the one of the cross, which...
Read MoreThe Principle of Finality and Teenagers… or “Is That Your Final Answer?”
The tough question Every year, around November, I have an involuntary front row seat to the latest round of teenage angst dealing with University applications. One year was particularly intense because two of my philosophy...
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Catholic Quote of the Day — from Venerable Fulton J. Sheen
“Never forget that there are only two philosophies to rule your life: the one of the cross, which...
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Don’t let this Sneaky Sin Keep You from the Party
At age 16, life was about rock ‘n roll. If my own band was not performing on Saturday night, I was...
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The Devil’s War on Silence
There are key strategies of indirect attack that the enemy of our souls uses to significantly...
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Daily Catholic Quote from St. Augustine, Doctor of the Church
“In former times, Christians were incited to renounce Christ; now they are taught to deny...
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Naked Evil and the Boston Bombings
When trying to make sense of the recent bombing in Boston or the tragedies of Sandy Hook and the...
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