7 poems sharing 7 topics on my mind, including the impending arrival of the cicadas
The cicadas are coming and other poems (7 Quick Takes)
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The gift of infertility
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There is an emptiness and sorrow to infertility that is hard to describe.
The grace to bloom where we’re planted
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His life was enriched by a community that chose him, not the other way around. It took an investment of time — well more than a decade — to reap the benefits.
When life gives you frozen lemonade…
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It feels very special to find a few minutes during the day to make a quick, frozen treat.
Making memories
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Filed Under: Commentary, Feature, Intellect and Virtue
In “De Rerum Natura,” Lucretius observes critically, “Some people sacrifice life itself for the sake of statues and a title.” We make the same mistake in trying to immortalize ourselves on the internet.
Neighborly love
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Filed Under: Commentary, The Domestic Church
This Easter season, may we experience moments of great joy. And may we also find comfort in the promise of eternal life for ourselves and all those we love.
7 Poetic Highlights from Our Week (7 Quick Takes)
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Today, I’m trying 7 different poetic forms. I hope this is half as entertaining to read as it was to try to write them.
Up with the birds
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There’s something extraordinary about introducing the birds to the first light of the day.
Divine cancel culture
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Filed Under: Charity in Truth, Commentary, Feature
Happily, though, there is such a thing as a “good” cancel culture. It does not originate on social media or the airwaves. Rather, the good cancel culture comes from the heart of God. It is the stunning truth that God, in his mercy and love, has cancelled our sins.
Sacraments and Eastern Catholics/ Marriage open to children
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Father Doyle fields questions about the sacraments and Eastern Catholics, and entering marriage being open to children.
Still answering her calling
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Filed Under: Amen, Amen McMullen Commentary, Commentary, Feature
Whether it’s crocheting an afghan for the newest grandchild or attempting to shoot your age on the golf course, many spend retirement expanding or refining a hobby. Then there is Paula Gentile.
Haiku Highlights from Easter (7 Quick Takes)
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Sharing seven haiku written during the Octave of Easter
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