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Washing dishes for Lent
BlogCommentaryLentOpen Window

Washing dishes for Lent

Rita BuettnerMarch 4, 20213 min read
We are blessed to have dirty dishes to wash.
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We need rituals to mourn
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We need rituals to mourn

Laura Kelly FanucciMarch 2, 20213 min read
Theologians and liturgists praise the power of rituals at the core of our faith. Rhythms of prayer and traditions of worship orient our lives toward God and set a solid foundation in an ever-shifting world.
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This Lent, risk prayer
CommentaryGuest CommentaryLent

This Lent, risk prayer

Father Richard Malloy, S.J.March 1, 20214 min read
Don’t underestimate yourself. God has need of the talents you have been given. Prayer shows us how to use and multiply our gifts.
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A Lent full of promise, steak success, cooking with children, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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A Lent full of promise, steak success, cooking with children, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerFebruary 27, 20214 min read
This Lent holds a different kind of hope and promise.
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Archbishop Lori reflects on the Year of St. Joseph
Charity in TruthCommentaryFeatureYear of St. Joseph

Archbishop Lori reflects on the Year of St. Joseph

Archbishop William E. LoriFebruary 26, 20213 min read
St. Joseph’s example and intercession should encourage each of us to do our part in building up the household of the Church by a spirit of prayer, by a willing spirit of service, and by our witness to Christ.
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Reason for celibacy/ Blessing for non-sacramental marriage?
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Reason for celibacy/ Blessing for non-sacramental marriage?

Father Kenneth DoyleFebruary 25, 20214 min read
Father Doyle fields questions about reason for celibacy in the priesthood and a blessing for non-sacramental marriages.
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Pandemic Stories (or why there’s a Nerf gun in the tub)
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Pandemic Stories (or why there’s a Nerf gun in the tub)

Rita BuettnerFebruary 25, 20213 min read
Our daily lives are different in so many ways, transformed suddenly almost a year ago and then evolving bit by bit every day.
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A pandemic Lent, ox cookies, and Valentine’s gifts (7 Quick Takes)
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A pandemic Lent, ox cookies, and Valentine’s gifts (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerFebruary 19, 20214 min read
In many ways, it feels we have been in one long Lent for almost a year now.
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Spiritual millionaires
CommentaryUnconditional

Spiritual millionaires

Robyn BarberryFebruary 19, 20213 min read
Being a teacher may not buy me the BMW of my dreams, but days like this make me feel like a millionaire.
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Do nothing for Lent
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Do nothing for Lent

Rita BuettnerFebruary 18, 20212 min read
Many years for Lent I take on too many goals and give up too many things. A few days into Lent, I invariably realize I have failed at everything I planned to give up and take on.
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