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

Allison Auth

Nov 21, 2024

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Marco Polo, the Immaculate Heart of Mary and a Missionary Spirit

Mosaic of Marco Polo displayed in the Palazzo Doria-Tursi, Genoa, Italy. (Photo: Public Domain/Wikimedia Commons) By Allison Auth One 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.

Catholic Charities

Nov 21, 2024

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Connection over correction: 4 healthy ways to connect with your children

(Photo: Unsplash) By Jesure Eaton St. Raphael Counseling, a ministry of Catholic Charities   As a parent, God calls you to raise your...

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 20, 2024

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A great Christian witness, too little known in the West

The Venerable Andrei Sheptytsky, who died eighty years ago on November 1, 1944, was one of 20th century Catholicism’s outstanding...

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

Nov 15, 2024

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St. Homobonus, patron of business leaders, pray for us!

An icon of St. Homobonus commissioned by Paul Winkler in 2020. (Photo provided) November 13th was the feast day of St. Homobonus, 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.

Jared Staudt

Nov 14, 2024

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The Power of Images in an Iconoclast Culture

“You were without hope in the world.” This is how Paul describes the Ephesian Christians before their conversion, stuck in the darkness...

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 13, 2024

3

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The continuing scandal of the Vatican’s China policy

In the annals of historical boorishness, it would be hard to find something more egregious than the Holy See’s timing as it renewed its...

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

Nov 12, 2024

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You Matter: Draw near to the Father in prayer, in love

just finished a truly amazing, year-long class on prayer. In the last session, we took the Myers-Briggs personality test to help us...

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 6, 2024

3

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Taking the Risk of Freedom

Thirty-five years ago, the son of a great historian helped make history when he asked the question that triggered the demolition of 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.

Guest Contributor

Nov 2, 2024

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Day of the Dead: Folklore, culture, religion

What goes on the feast day’s altars? What do the elements mean? (Photo: Adobe Stock) By Father Enrique Alvarado Parochial Vicar, Shrine...

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

Nov 1, 2024

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Day of the Dead: An expression of faith

What goes into the feast day, and how can we celebrate it as Catholics? (Photo: Adobe Stock) By Father Enrique Alvarado Parochial Vicar,...

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.

André Escaleira, Jr.

Oct 31, 2024

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Becoming the saints we’re meant to be: A Hallowtide reflection

(Photo: Lightstock) Decorations are up, and thousands of candy bars have been purchased. Porch lights will soon be on, and kiddos will...

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

Oct 30, 2024

3

min read

Hard times a’ comin’, whoever wins

Shortly after taking office, British foreign secretary David Lammy described the “nature crisis” as a greater threat than terrorism...

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