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Choosing Joy
- Archives
- Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
- Gina Loehr
Nothing says “eternal” like a frigid, wintery night in rural Wisconsin. The light of day begins her retreat at four-thirty in the afternoon as darkness nestles across the horizon and an accompanying chill spreads over the land. Out on our… Read More
Obama and His Mama
- Archives
- Monday, September 8th, 2008
- Gina Loehr
Regardless of our opinions about Barack Obama as a politician, or even as a man, we all share a profound similarity with this eloquent senator from Illinois: he, like us, had a mother.
Of course, not all of us are… Read More
Prayer Warriors
- Archives
- Wednesday, February 6th, 2008
- Gina Loehr
Every morning at 5:30, my grandmother gets up to pray. Taking her place on the little wooden kneeler in the spare bedroom, she reaches for her rosary to continue some novena or another offered for the intentions of her family.… Read More
The Birth of Motherhood
- Archives
- Saturday, January 19th, 2008
- Gina Loehr
My compassion for women considering abortion has grown dramatically in the last three months. For the first time, I actually know what it feels like to be pregnant: I feel like my body has been hijacked. It's not entirely pleasant,… 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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