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This year, Lent begins in March. Twelve years ago, however, Ash Wednesday landed on February 13th. I remember this date because of what unfolded two days before. February 11th, 2013, is a date that held great significance for the Church and for me personally. At that time, I was a homeschooling mom, and I served…
St. Katharine Drexel is the second American-born saint to be canonized by the Catholic Church. This amazing woman was an heiress to a large bequest who became a religious sister and a brilliant educator. Katherine was born in Philadelphia on November 26, 1858, the second child of a prominent and wealthy banker, Francis Anthony Drexel…
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Casimir grew up in a world where his life was not his own. As a prince of Poland, the second son of King Casimir IV and Elizabeth of Austria, his life was scheduled to cement his father’s authority and increase Poland’s power. Casimir realized from an early age that his life belonged to someone else,…
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Reading 1 Sirach 35:1-12 To keep the law is a great oblation, and he who observes the commandments sacrifices a peace offering. In works of charity one offers fine flour, and when he gives alms he presents his sacrifice of praise. To refrain from evil pleases the LORD, and to avoid injustice is an atonement….
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis suffered “two episodes of acute respiratory insufficiency” March 3 but remained alert, the Vatican said, giving cause for concern after two days in which his condition was described as “stable.” The episodes of respiratory distress were “caused by significant accumulation of endobronchial mucus and subsequent bronchospasm,” the Vatican said…
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WASHINGTON – Courageous negotiations require boldness to open the door for dialogue, said Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, echoing the words of Pope Francis. Archbishop Broglio’s reflection for Lent follows: “As we begin the holy Season of Lent, a time of prayer, penance, and charity, we join our…
“In fact, from the very beginning it was designed to be an instrument of population control.” (Steven Mosher/LifeSiteNews) — The closure of a corrupt government agency is always cause for celebration. Not that it happens very often. As President Ronald … Continue reading → The post Trump’s USAID shutdown is a win for America and…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ extended hospitalization and care is a reminder that every human being, especially the frail or elderly, must be given proper care, said Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life. “What I would hope is that what we do for the pope we must do for everybody,…
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Over the past few months, I’ve spent a lot of time talking to recent and soon-to-be college graduates about what they will pursue professionally. The most common refrains I hear are, “I’ll do whatever I can get” or “I’m not sure—really anything.” Even though these responses might seem natural for a new grad, this creates…
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As we approach the Lenten season, it’s important to pause and take a moment to reflect on where we are at in our relationship with God. Prayer, simply put, is relationship with our Creator. Like any other relationship, it can be all too easy to drift apart, especially with the busyness, noise, and distractions that…