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Elizabeth Zelasko

Apr 25, 2025

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Pope Francis and the Gospel of Beauty: A Legacy for Artists and the Church

Pope Francis addressed approximately 200 prominent artists and other creative people from more than 30 countries in the Sistine Chapel on...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Jared Staudt

Apr 24, 2025

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Conclave Cooperation: The Cardinals, the Holy Spirit and You

(Photo: Pexels) “His office let another take.”   St. Peter, our first Pope, quoted Psalm 109:8 to his fellow apostles after the Ascension...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Tanner Kalina

Apr 23, 2025

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A Look Back on the Missionary Disciple, Pope Francis

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 5, 2016. (Photo: Daniel Ibañez/CNA) As we grieve the loss of our Holy...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

George Weigel

Apr 23, 2025

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Retrospect on a pontificate

Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience on Feb. 5, 2025, in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican. (Photo: Vatican...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Paul Winkler

Apr 18, 2025

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A Theology of Work

(Photo: Adobe Stock) If I were to write a basic Theology of Work, it would be structured simply and directly as we no longer have the...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Allison Auth

Apr 17, 2025

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Jesus’ Feet: A Triduum Meditation

(Photo: Lightstock) For Christmas, I bought myself the new Ignatius Catholic Study Bible, and ever since New Year’s, I have been reading...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

George Weigel

Apr 16, 2025

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On the Way of the Cross, in Ukraine and Hong Kong

(Photo: Lightstock) Last Christmas, I borrowed a thought from the English spiritual writer Caryll Houselander and suggested in this space...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Catholic Charities

Apr 12, 2025

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Demystifying Autism: A Catholic Parent’s Guide to Understanding and Embracing Neurodiversity

(Photo: Pexels) By Christina Bordeaux, PsyD Licensed Psychologist ,  St. Raphael Counseling     Parenthood is full of joy, excitement...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Jared Staudt

Apr 10, 2025

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Elon Musk and the Impossible

Elon Musk, founder of Space Exploration Technologies Corp. - SpaceX, joins President Donald J. Trump at a launch briefing in preparation...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

George Weigel

Apr 9, 2025

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Synodality against episcopacy?

(Photo: Pixabay) After defining , within strict limits, the infallibility of papal teaching on faith and morals, the First Vatican...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Allison Auth

Apr 5, 2025

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More than Another Class: Baptism Prep as an Opportunity for Evangelization

(Photo: Pixabay/Pexels) I know the parents of a one-year-old boy who recently attended a Baptism prep class at a parish. The mother is a...

A white sun symbolizing the Holy Spirit against a blue to yellow gradient, representing hope.
Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

George Weigel

Apr 2, 2025

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Pope St. John Paul II, Doctor of the Church?

Pope St. John Paul II celebrates Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Denver during World Youth Day 1993....

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