Faith & Spirituality

The First Words of Pope Francis

by CE Editor March 13, 2013

Brothers and sisters good evening. 
You all know that the duty of the Conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that my brother Cardinals have come almost to the ends of the earth to get him… but…

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The Power of HIS Presence

by Judith Costello March 13, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI wrote an Apostolic Exhortation, Sacramentum Caritatis, to remind all of us that “every great reform has in some way been linked to the rediscovery of the…Lord’s Eucharistic presence among His people.’” He urged us to recognize that…

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How to Help Others Through Lent

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. March 11, 2013

For many, Lent means spiritual self-improvement through sacrifice.  It’s often all about what to “give up” for Lent.
But Jesus’ 40 day fast in the wilderness was not for his own sake.  It was all to prepare for his ministry,…

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Judas, Alive and Well

by Thomas Colyandro, MA, MDiv March 11, 2013

As horrifying as it is to hear it and to speak it, the entire Christian world will once again witness the unfolding drama of the Passion during Holy Week.  For many of us, this time will be one of sincere…

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The Pope We Need Now

by Russell Shaw March 8, 2013

“I hope we get a nice pope,” a good Catholic woman told me soon after Benedict XVI announced his resignation.
“I don’t care whether he’s nice or not,” I replied. “I just hope he’s strong.”
Actually, I’d be glad if…

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Reconciliation and the Prodigal Son

by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D. March 8, 2013

“For our sakes God made him who did not know sin to be sin, so that in him we might become the very holiness of God” (2 Cor 5:21).
Some Christians reading these words over the last few centuries have…

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Toddlers and (Papal) Tiaras

by Jenny Uebbing March 7, 2013

We had lived in Rome all of 3 weeks when Pope Benedict announced his intention to abdicate the papacy, setting in motion a frenzy of events and news coverage the likes of which the world hadn’t seen in 6 centuries.…

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Lessons in Living from Pope Benedict XVI

by Jen Loser March 6, 2013

The former pope, Benedict XVI, is 85 years old. He is from Germany. His garb has been known to include red shoes, a giant gold cross, and a tiny hat. For the past eight years his entire life has been…

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I Am the Benedict XVI Generation

by Abigail Wilkinson March 6, 2013

I can still remember exactly where I was when Benedict XVI was elected pope. After visiting the National Basilica on an elementary school field trip, my group and I head over to the Franciscan monastery in Washington DC. The friars…

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The Power of Tears

by Sarah Reinhard March 4, 2013

Our Lady of Tears presents us with an image of the Blessed Mother, and an opportunity to transform our own tears into prayer.
It all started on November 8, 1929, in Campinas, Brazil. Sister Amalia, of the Institute of the…

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