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Moral courage and the many cultures of death
CommentaryFeatureThe Catholic Difference

Moral courage and the many cultures of death

George WeigelAugust 4, 20214 min read
Ryszard Kuklinski was a genuine hero of the long, twilight struggle against communist totalitarianism — the man who helped prevent a bloody Soviet invasion of Poland to crush the nascent Solidarity movement.
Priest Life, Part 1: The Challenge
CommentaryUnconditionalVocations

Priest Life, Part 1: The Challenge

Robyn BarberryAugust 3, 20213 min read
The most important thing I want readers to learn is that priests never lose their sense of individuality.
That time we met the Met, my birthday, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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That time we met the Met, my birthday, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJuly 31, 20214 min read
What a full week!
Leftover scraps of loaves and fishes
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Leftover scraps of loaves and fishes

Rita BuettnerJuly 29, 20212 min read
I love miracles.
Appreciation: Len Strom a joy-filled man of integrity
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Appreciation: Len Strom a joy-filled man of integrity

Bishop Denis J. MaddenJuly 29, 202111 min read
Bishop Denis Madden reflects on the life and faith of Len Strom, a former executive director of human resources for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
How to answer kids when prayers go unanswered
CommentaryGuest CommentaryParenting

How to answer kids when prayers go unanswered

Laura Kelly FanucciJuly 29, 20214 min read
As caregivers, we are not meant to put children in a bubble to protect them from life’s bruises or faith’s struggles. We are called to help them grow in their relationship with God.
God gives us what we need
CommentaryThe Domestic Church

God gives us what we need

Rita BuettnerJuly 27, 20214 min read
God looks at his children on Earth and knows precisely what we need. He sees who needs a little more rest, a little extra sunshine or a new opportunity – and he provides.
A call to give the elderly the care and attention they deserve
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A call to give the elderly the care and attention they deserve

Catholic News ServiceJuly 24, 20214 min read
As the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, July 25, marks the perfect opportunity to reach out to the aging individuals in your life in a special way that reassures them of your love and care.
Banana bread, coming home, lucky odometer numbers, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Banana bread, coming home, lucky odometer numbers, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJuly 24, 20214 min read
When I saw we had four bananas that were nearing the end of their time, I decided to make banana bread—and then actually followed through.
Religious items and later use/Cremation ashes as fertilizer?
CommentaryFeatureQuestion Corner

Religious items and later use/Cremation ashes as fertilizer?

Father Kenneth DoyleJuly 21, 20213 min read
Father Doyle fields a question about reusing religious items and another about using cremation remains for fertilizer.
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