Preparing a Room for Christ
It is like it happened yesterday, even though 4 long years have passed since that fateful December day. If I allow myself, I can see the faces, smell the air, and feel the panic that filled my heart....
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Whose Life Should We Respect?
While writing this article, many are preparing for the anniversary of Roe vs Wade on January 22, 2015. Many of us are preparing for rallies and marches for life. We may have our signs ready to go and...
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Ashes: An Outward Sign of an Internal Change
The Outward Sign Many years ago on Ash Wednesday, I took my children to Sam’s Club to do some shopping. We hadn’t been to Mass and I wasn’t sure we were going to go. Normally we went to the evening...
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Does God Still Speak to Us?
I sat quietly; a little disheartened by a conversation I had just had. The person I was talking to told me that she didn’t believe God really talks to her. In fact, she wasn’t sure that He talked to...
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Called to Deep Waters
In Matthew’s telling of Christ walking on water (Matt 14:22-33), we hear Peter say to our Lord, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” Christ assures him that it is indeed Him...
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The Gift of Sacrifice
As you read this, I am in Cincinnati on a mission trip with our parish youth group. Each year we travel somewhere to help spread God’s Gospel through our words and actions. We strive to put what we...
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Our Lives: More Than a Snapshot
Have you ever stopped at a stop light and noticed someone on the side of the road, cardboard sign in hand, asking for money or food? Did you think that maybe he should just go get a job? Have you ever...
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A New Perspective: The Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes
I’ve heard the story a hundred times I’m sure; maybe even more times than that. Jesus tries to slip away. People follow Him. They are hungry. The Apostles encourage Him to send them away. He tells the...
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Why Bother Attending Mass?
I hate the Sunday mornings when I am in such a bad mood as we leave the house until it has me questioning why we are even going to church in the first place. Our morning starts off good enough, but...
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Fool Me Once, Fool Me Twice: I Still Forgive You
In Christ’s relatively short ministry here on earth, He passed many teachings on to His followers. Often those whom He taught could not commit to following those teachings. His teachings were...
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God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
God rest ye merry, gentlemen Let nothing you dismay. Remember, Christ, our Savior Was born on Christmas day. To save us all from Satan\’s power When we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy,...
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Every Life Matters
Today in Washington D.C. hundreds of thousands of people are expected to participate in the annual March for Life. They come from all around the country and the world to stand up for the sanctity of...
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Dignity in Death
As I sat patiently in the airport waiting for my plane to arrive, I quietly watched the people around me. I wondered where they were going and what they were going to do once they got there. I...
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Evil is Beautiful
As I was driving home the other day from the store, I looked on in awe and wonder at the signs of spring evident in the flowers that adorned the pear trees and the daffodils that were scattered and...
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The Joys of a Praying Family
I felt guilty as I told my five-year old daughter that we weren’t going to pray the rosary one night. She had come to me after she had brushed her teeth, ready and excited to pray. But I was tired and...
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In a Matter of a Moment
I was talking to a friend today about her son’s upcoming graduation from high school. Two of my own children have graduated already and so I understand all those feelings that are bubbling just below...
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Vocations: The Elijah\’s Cup
At our parish, we have a beautiful practice that our priest instituted when he came five years ago. Each Sunday a family is asked to take home the chalice, place it in an area of prominence, and pray...
View ArticleTo Lose Sight of the Shore
I sat quietly in a small room at the hospital waiting to pick up x-rays to take to my doctor. I had discovered a lump in my neck and had tests run. I was nervous as I sat waiting. I observed my...
View ArticleThe Youth Are Not the Future of the Church
Perhaps you have heard it said that the youth are the future of the church. I’m here to tell you that this statement is not true. The youth are NOT the future of the church; they are not now nor have...
View ArticleIs Christ the Head of Your Home?
My husband called on his way home from work, tired and hungry. He had been in Atlanta since before the sun came up, and now he was stuck in traffic. He still had to go back to his office, which meant...
View ArticleTearing Down Your Altar to Baal
In the Book of Judges, we read about the Israelites and their struggle to stay faithful to God following the death of Joshua. Many times throughout the book, God provides a “deliverer” to bring the...
View ArticleIn Everything, Give Thanks
With the Thanksgiving holiday upon us, many of us are preparing our homes for guests, buying food to make a huge meal, and getting ready to celebrate. Maybe our Thanksgiving will be a low-key event...
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