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Suffering is Inescapable
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- Friday, September 17th, 2010
- Effie Caldarola
I’ve been reading another biography of Martin Luther. The Reformation intrigues me, despite how sad and unsettling its history is.
The author, who isn’t writing from a religious point of view, minces no words: “I believe that Luther represents a… Read More
DNA Testing and Social Justice
- Archives
- Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
- Effie Caldarola
Like lots of people, I probably know more about DNA from watching too many episodes of “CSI: Miami” than I ever learned in science class. Actually, way back when I was a student, the whole study of DNA was in… Read More
The Poor Will Always Be With Us
- Money & Economics
- Friday, November 20th, 2009
- Effie Caldarola
Did the woman who just passed me on the sidewalk really pick up a discarded cigarette butt from the waste bin and move on down the street?
As the woman walked down the sidewalk, I realized she was a bit… Read More
Vanity Plate Made Me See Bigger Picture
- Archives
- Tuesday, September 25th, 2007
- Effie Caldarola
You wouldn't expect grace or theological insight or a moment of inspiration to come to you via the vanity license plate on the car in front of you. But maybe a generous God, and one with a sense of humor,… Read More
The Church Today
Today's Mass Readings
Readings for May 25
Liturgy of the Hours
Daily Divine Office
Words of Encouragement
“You have given me a glimpse of your nature, of your relationship with the father. I can’t fully understand that, Lord. Why did you reveal it to me? You want to be known by me. You want me to enter…
Pope Benedict's Day
May 27th – Pentecost Sunday
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30
PAPAL MASS
Holy Mass
Saint Peter’s Square, at 12:00
Regina Caeli…
Quote of the Day
“The whole Blessed Trinity dwells in us, the whole of that mystery which will be our vision in heaven. Let it be our cloister.” ~Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity…
Homily of the Day
Father, look out for them.
Saint of the Day
Sts. Donatian and Rogatian (Martyrs)
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Holy Cuisine!
Celebrate St. Joseph’s Feast Tonight!
Pasta di San Giuseppe
(St. Joseph Pasta – Pasta with Sardines)
Italians have a great devotion to St Joseph, and the dishes they prepare to celebrate the feast day inevitably have a cute reference to him. Just before you serve…
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