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Learning to Walk on Water
By Gary Zimak It’s easy to trust God when all is going well. During those “blue sky” periods, we typically don’t spend too much time analyzing our faith. It’s a different story, however, when we are faced with an unexpected storm. We are…
Praying for our adult sons and daughters
by John J. Boucher Once, while setting up for a workshop about “adult children,” three parents approached me. Maria lamented, “I brought my kids to Mass every week, but only one out of three is now willing to go to church.” Frank added, “My…
St. John the Baptist: ‘Graced by God’
John isn’t exactly a funny name to us but when St. John the Baptist was born, his relatives were scratching their heads over it. “Where did that come from? Nobody else in the family has that name.” “Elizabeth dear, shouldn’t the boy be…
Perfect — and powerful — summer devotions for the holy souls in purgatory
Ah, summertime, and the living is easy. Vacation. A few days at the beach. An afternoon picnic in the park. And … Prayers for the suffering souls in purgatory? Absolutely! No week or two off for them. Purgatory is never a day at the beach.…
On The Importance of Christian Meditation
By Christina Mayeux Know this: Because of God's great love for us, he desires an intimate relationship and communication with us. God calls us to conversation and a loving exchange, and we are invited to respond accordingly. This exchange…
A Prayer to Overcome Racism – a free download from the US Bishops
The USCCB website posted this sharable prayer to overcome racism. It is available in English and Spanish. Click here for the prayer in a printable PDF.
The shepherds of ordinary times
In these weeks when spring gives way to summer, many celebrate the ordinations of new priests — new shepherds who, in these difficult days, commit the rest of their lives to the sacred service of God and the people of God. It is also the…
A guide to growing in gratitude
If you are like me, it is easy to forget how “God provides” if you are too focused on others’ blessings. We live in a culture that incessantly prompts us to want more and more of what others have – and INSTANTLY! Temptations are thrown in…
History Comes Alive: Key Figures of the Reformation – a 9-part series
In this 9-part series, Fr. Dwight Longenecker examines the conflicts of the 16th century through its main players. Each article connects contemporary Church life, showing the origin of the Protestant denominations and the challenges we…
KEY FIGURES OF THE REFORMATION – STS. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA & FRANCIS XAVIER
by Fr. Dwight Longenecker At the beginning of the 16th century, the kingdoms in Spain were at war. A young nobleman named Inigo Lopez de Loyola was excited by the romance and bravery of battle. Longing to do great deeds, he played…
