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Allison Auth

Dec 19, 2024

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Christmas with Mary Magdalene

Noli me tangere, Fra Angelico (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) By Allison Auth This Advent, I’ve found myself reflecting on Mary...

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

Dec 18, 2024

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Embassy Vatican: Some Demystifications

(Photo: Unsplash) A change of presidential administrations typically leads to changes in U.S. diplomatic personnel abroad, especially at...

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

Dec 16, 2024

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Grief and Loss in the Holiday Season

(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Allison Anyamele Therapist at St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities The holidays are here! And...

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

Dec 13, 2024

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When the Soul Discovered Joy

(Photo: Adobe Stock) By Mallory Smyth   "We who are Christians have a further cause for joy: like Jesus, we know that we are loved by God...

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

Dec 12, 2024

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Finding Myself in the Manger: How Christmas Turns the World Right Side Up

Adoration of the Shepherds, Gerard von Honthorst (c. 1622). (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) Where would we be now without 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.

George Weigel

Dec 11, 2024

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Books for Christmas – 2024

(Photo: Unsplash) A friend told me recently that bookstores were making something of a comeback. I hope that’s true, because browsing...

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

Dec 10, 2024

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The Scandal of Dignity: Embracing the True Meaning of Self-Gift

The Garden of Eden by Thomas Cole, c. 1828 (Image: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) Let’s talk about love. Specifically, let’s talk about...

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

Dec 7, 2024

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Staying Stress-Free During the Holidays

(Photo: Adobe Stock) The holidays can be a time of joy, connection and celebration — but they can also be stressful. Dr. Albert Pace 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.

National Catholic Register

Dec 4, 2024

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A Christian Border Town in Lebanon is in the Crosshairs, Again

(Photo: Unsplash) By Alberto Fernandez/National Catholic Register Sometimes small things vividly illustrate and reveal larger truths....

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

Dec 4, 2024

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“Luce,” mascot of dumbed-down Catholicism

The official mascot for the Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year is named “Luce,” which is Italian for “light.” (Credit: Simone...

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

Nov 27, 2024

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An Open Letter to J.D. Vance

J. D. Vance speaking with attendees at the 2021 Southwest Regional Conference hosted by Turning Point USA at the Arizona Biltmore in...

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Monsignor Bernie Schmidt gives a blessing at the altar, surrounded by candles and a gathering.

Guest Contributor

Nov 25, 2024

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Black Catholic History Month: A Story of Struggle, Resilience, Faith and Trust in God’s Love

By Richard Holmes As Black Catholics — and, indeed, all of us! — attempt to internalize and fully embrace the significance and impact of...

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