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Christ Our King

As we end the Liturgical Year and the Jubilee Year of Mercy we are reminded that Christ is our King. His kingdom is not here, but through the open doors of His Heart are we allowed in to His Kingdom. These … Continue reading

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A reality check

For you know how one must imitate us. For we did not act in a disorderly way among you, nor did we eat food received free from anyone. On the contrary, in toil and drudgery, night and day we worked, … Continue reading

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Torn in two

So, why do I go on like this, Not living where you live, O life? I die shot through With arrows sharpened By all my heart conceives of my beloved. Since you’ve wounded my heart, why, Why don’t you make … Continue reading

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Mercy Hasn’t Petered Out

The Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy isn’t over. Yet. This week in Challenge, the team leaders and I were talking to our ECyD girls about the year of mercy and how we’re going to finish strong- live it to the … Continue reading

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The Battle for Heaven

Christ tells us to be prepared for war. We are in war now. There is a battle in each one of our hearts for our soul. Heaven is at stake. Christ tells us that we have to be prepared for … Continue reading

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Meeting Mercy in Post-Election America

Many Catholics, including me, watched the election of Donald Trump with deep reservations about the character and past actions of the man, but with a prevailing relief about the pro-life, religious freedom platform he brings and the avoidance of something … Continue reading

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Here comes history

Many Americans are trying to hold two seemingly incompatible truths in their minds at the same moment:  The sun came up this morning and Donald Trump will be the 45th President of the United States. It must be true, because … Continue reading

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When the BBC calls you for an interview you hurry to Jesus’ empty Tomb

Summary Breaking news: A few days ago, after at least eight centuries of being hidden under marble slabs, National Geographic reported that Christ’s original tomb surface was partially uncovered during the urgent restoration of the small Chapel (Edicule) surrounding it … Continue reading

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I will vote for…

Tomorrow, probably mid-morning, I’ll take a walk for a few blocks to my polling place.  I’ll pray the rosary on the way. Like many – perhaps most – Americans, I’ll be making the best choices I can, consistent with my … Continue reading

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Crazy love

This summer we had the chance to take our 6 kids age 7-19 on the trip of a lifetime- a pilgrimage to Rome and a visit to Germany. Months of dreaming and planning culminated in a 9 hour plane ride.  … Continue reading

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