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Why is Lent Forty Days?
- Faith
- Monday, February 27th, 2012
- Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
In the English language, the special season before Easter is called “Lent.” The word comes from the “lengthening” of daylight hours as we progress from the darkness of winter to the new light of spring. But other languages, such as… Read More
In A Far and Distant Land–CE Exclusive from Saudi Arabia
- Health & Spirituality
- Monday, February 27th, 2012
- Harold G. Koenig, MD
Editor’s Note: Many of us are rightly concerned about the dangers of radical Islam. The Church constantly reminds us, though, to be open to the possibility of dialogue wherever it exists. One of our favorite columnists at Catholic Exchange, Harold… Read More
Have Your Avatar Talk to My Avatar, and Let’s Do Prayer
- Prayer
- Thursday, February 9th, 2012
- Matt Swaim
When we make an avatar for ourselves, we choose an image that we think represents us most ideally.
You Can’t Evade the Hound of Heaven
- Archives
- Tuesday, January 31st, 2012
- Lynn Bifulco
I blamed God for my woes and became very angry with him. He was no longer my friend. To drive home the point I turned my back on everything associated with him. I had an adult temper tantrum.
Don’t Just Say It — Pray It!
- Archives
- Thursday, January 12th, 2012
- Lynn Bifulco
I’ve said The Our Father many times–but have I ever prayed it?
When “So That” Syndrome Strikes
- Archives
- Friday, December 2nd, 2011
- Cheryl Dickow
I truly believe that we were (and are) all good-intentioned when we pray; but I have to come to realize that we often take liberties as well. Liberties that may not be in our best interest or in the best interest of those for whom we are praying.
God Will Help Us Finish, If We Let Him
- Homily of the Day
- Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011
- Monsignor Dennis Clark, Ph.D.
Wis 3:1-9 / Rom 5:5-11 / Jn 6:37-40
Sooner or later most of us have the experience of watching a loved one move through his or her final days and then pass from this earth. It can be a tremendously… Read More
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Words of Encouragement
“Help me think about Heaven, Lord. You are leading me there. You went to prepare me a place there. What will it be like? You came to earth, lived, suffered, and died so that I would have the possibility of…
Pope Benedict's Day
May 27th – Pentecost Sunday
Vatican Basilica, at 9:30
PAPAL MASS
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“It is clear to me that if we wish to please God and to receive graces in abundance from Him, it is God’s will that these graces should come to us through the hands of Christ in His most holy…
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St. Rita of Cascia (widow)
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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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