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The gravity of Gettysburg, through the heart of a child
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The gravity of Gettysburg, through the heart of a child

Michael R. HeinleinJuly 3, 20234 min read
When it comes to introducing children to history, you are not just dealing with facts and trivia; you’re introducing young minds to the reality of the human condition — that celebrating the greatest of human achievements is good, but that we must acknowledge and recognize the worst of human behavior.
“Are You Catholic?”
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“Are You Catholic?”

Rita BuettnerJuly 2, 20233 min read
Was I wearing a crucifix? Had a rosary slipped out of my purse? Then I realized she was looking at the reusable grocery bags I had brought along.
Hooray for July
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Hooray for July

Rita BuettnerJuly 1, 20233 min read
July is the cherry on the top of the ice cream sundae. It’s summer at its summer-iest. It’s when we will finally welcome the hotter days, when—if we’re doing it right—the children will start complaining about being bored, and when we will realize which popsicle flavors no one likes because that’s all that’s left in the freezer.
‘Signs and times’: What about Sister Wilhelmina?
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‘Signs and times’: What about Sister Wilhelmina?

Elizabeth ScaliaJuly 1, 20235 min read
Since the discovery of Sister Wilhelmina’s intact remains, four aspects of the story have many asking, “What is happening and what does it mean?”
I’m not in recovery, I’m in rediscovery
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I’m not in recovery, I’m in rediscovery

M.G. DavisJune 29, 20238 min read
This cycle of shame tossed me like a rag doll until I became bruised and weary.
Question Corner: Baptismal certificate function; annulments and hell
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Question Corner: Baptismal certificate function; annulments and hell

Jenna Marie CooperJune 28, 20234 min read
When Catholics request a copy of their baptismal certificate, their parish of baptism issues a new hard copy based on the information in the baptismal register.
Make an eagle cheese ball and watch your party soar
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Make an eagle cheese ball and watch your party soar

Rita BuettnerJune 27, 20234 min read
As it turned out, though, we didn’t need a superhero to make our eagle cheese ball.
Homeschooling mom responds to ‘Happy Shiny People’
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Homeschooling mom responds to ‘Happy Shiny People’

Theresa Civantos BarberJune 26, 20235 min read
In the case of “Shiny Happy People,” problematic parenting was the problem, not homeschooling in and of itself.
10 Saints who can bring us close to the Eucharist
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10 Saints who can bring us close to the Eucharist

OSV NewsJune 25, 20236 min read
One would guess that most saints would have a devotion to the Eucharist, but here are 10 saints to learn more about and ask to intercede for us during the National Eucharistic Revival. Blessed Carlo Acutis Born in 1991, Blessed Carlo Acutis was a young Italian boy who had a great love for Jesus in […]
Lumen Fidei’ at 10: Instructions for our confused, wandering, utilitarian age
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Lumen Fidei’ at 10: Instructions for our confused, wandering, utilitarian age

Elizabeth ScaliaJune 23, 20235 min read
“Lumen Fidei” translates, of course, to “The Light of Faith,” and on this 10th anniversary of the encyclical’s release, we are reminded that light is something shared, sustaining, real and available in plenitude when sought out with a willing heart, and received with even a modicum of belief.
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