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Perspective

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.

Guest Contributor

Mar 4, 2025

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Getting Ready for Lent as a Family

Thoughts on living liturgically at home and in the family (Photo: Unsplash) By Karin Middleton Associate Director of Family Ministry for...

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.

Guest Contributor

Mar 2, 2025

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‘Why don’t I ask for your help more often?’: Resolving to Surrender to God this Lent

(Photo: Pexels, edited) By Stacy Baum   I’ve had two MRIs in the past six weeks. The first — my first ever — was on my hip. And let me...

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.

Elizabeth Zelasko

Feb 28, 2025

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The Power of Vulnerable Love: Caravaggio's 'The Taking of Christ' and Lent

The Taking of Christ by Caravaggio, c. 1602. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) With his hands still clasped in the posture of...

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

Feb 27, 2025

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Why We Need Lent: Advice from St. Benedict

Portrait of St. Benedict of Nursia by Herman Nieg, c. 1926. (Photo: Georges Jansoone/Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain) Lent shouldn’t be...

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

Feb 26, 2025

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Your Invitations Matter: Evangelizing One Invite at a Time

(Photo: Lightstock) “Send.” Another text. Out into the ether. Never to be seen again. For laughs, I looked back at my “conversation” with...

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

Feb 26, 2025

3

min read

Putting Americans in Iron Lungs Again?

RFK Jr. at his hearing to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) The nomination of Robert F....

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.

Mary Beth Bonacci

Feb 25, 2025

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Male and female he created… their brains?

(Photo: Adobe Stock) In high school, I remember having conversations with my first real boyfriend. I was accustomed to having long, deep...

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

Feb 21, 2025

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How can we grow in love through leadership this Lent?

The Catholic Business Leader’s Struggle Between Selfishness and Love (Photo: Adobe Stock) In the competitive business world, success is...

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

Feb 20, 2025

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How Can I Bring the Liturgical Calendar to Life in My Family’s Daily Routine?

(Photo: Lightstock) The beginning of February is big for celebrations here in the Auth household. We celebrate our 5th child’s birthday...

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

Feb 19, 2025

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min read

Cathedrals and us

The Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. (Photo: Unsplash) The Cathedral Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in the nation’s...

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

Feb 18, 2025

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Addiction: Signs, Symptoms and the Catholic Perspective

(Photo: Unsplash) By Mark Sanders Substance Use: A Growing Concern Addiction to a wide range of substances remains a significant issue,...

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

Feb 13, 2025

4

min read

The Priority and Cost of Fruitfulness

The Garden of Eden by Robert S. Duncanson (c. 1852). (Photo: Public Domain) We often ask what God wants for us. Even if he doesn’t often...

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