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Corpus Christi: An opportunity to carry the Living Christ out into the world
Although it is popular parlance to describe certain events or places as heaven on earth, I find this to be a hard sell. After all, the world can be a cruel and unforgiving place, populated with many who detest the very idea of heaven, life…
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…
Living with and praying for your non-Catholic spouse
June is a big month for weddings. For those of us planning to marry or are already married to non-Catholic spouses, the journey often ends up more difficult than we could have imagined. Once upon a time, Catholics were usually expected to…
Celebrating the Sacraments
...and gift ideas to commemorate Baptisms, First Communions, and Confirmations
Planning a liturgy for First Eucharist
Planning a liturgy for First Eucharist is a real challenge; there are so many things to consider! Yet each year, when I see the excitement in the eyes of our second graders, I find new energy and excitement myself. I think of the process as…
It Doesn’t Have to be a Missed Call
Just because you’re not in your 20s — or you’re not in perfect health — doesn’t mean you’ve lost your chance to discern consecrated life. I talked with Robyn Lee — former managing editor of Catholic Digest — about her vocation story; with…
Pflaum Publishing Offers Resources that Support Eucharistic Revival
This past June, the Bishops of the United States launched a three-year Eucharistic Revival within the United States. It will have many components both local and national. To learn more, the main website for all information is …
Begin the National Eucharistic Revival with Living With Christ
The Bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States are calling for a Eucharistic Revival across the nation. This three-year initiative will have many components both local and national. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body…
Answering God’s Call in the Second Half of Life
Looking back, Fr. Philip Luebbert, 63, had always known that God was calling him to the priesthood, but health problems and indecision amidst a rapidly changing Church delayed his ordination until the age of 60. Fr. Luebbert…
The story behind a Communion host
American Sisters have come a long way from baking Communion dough with tongs over an open fire
