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Preparing our homes (and heart!) for Christmas

Preparing our homes (and heart!) for Christmas

The Advent season begins on Sunday, so I will share a line from my favorite Advent hymn with you. The song is called “People, Look East” and it reminds us...

Preparing our homes (and heart!) for Christmas

The Advent season begins on Sunday, so I will share a line from my favorite Advent hymn with you. The song is called “People, Look East” and it reminds us...

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Why Do Catholics Practice Infant Baptism?

When my husband and I first started discussing marriage and children, there were a lot of religious questions. At the time, he was non-denominational and I was Catholic. I expected...

Why Do Catholics Practice Infant Baptism?

When my husband and I first started discussing marriage and children, there were a lot of religious questions. At the time, he was non-denominational and I was Catholic. I expected...

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St. Cecilia, Incorruptible

Cecilia is a Roman noblewoman who lived in the 4th century. She grew up wealthy, but as a Christian she determined to make sacrifices like wearing itchy sackcloth and fasting....

St. Cecilia, Incorruptible

Cecilia is a Roman noblewoman who lived in the 4th century. She grew up wealthy, but as a Christian she determined to make sacrifices like wearing itchy sackcloth and fasting....

Why do Catholics…call Mary the Mother of God?

Why do Catholics…call Mary the Mother of God?

Today is the feast of the Presentation of Mary. According to Jewish tradition, certain babies born near Jerusalem could be taken to the Temple and presented to the Lord. It...

Why do Catholics…call Mary the Mother of God?

Today is the feast of the Presentation of Mary. According to Jewish tradition, certain babies born near Jerusalem could be taken to the Temple and presented to the Lord. It...

Real Presence of the Eucharist

Real Presence of the Eucharist

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is fitting to point out that the word ‘Eucharist’ literally means ‘thanksgiving’ in Greek. To the early Christians, celebrating the Eucharist at Mass was a...

Real Presence of the Eucharist

As we approach Thanksgiving, it is fitting to point out that the word ‘Eucharist’ literally means ‘thanksgiving’ in Greek. To the early Christians, celebrating the Eucharist at Mass was a...

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How are you using your talents?

At Mass today, you will hear the Gospel parable from Matthew 22 of the man who received five talents (gold coins) from his master: Jesus told his disciples this parable:...

How are you using your talents?

At Mass today, you will hear the Gospel parable from Matthew 22 of the man who received five talents (gold coins) from his master: Jesus told his disciples this parable:...