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Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit/ Communion by intinction?
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Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit/ Communion by intinction?

Father Kenneth DoyleSeptember 30, 20204 min read
Father Doyle fields questions about blasphemy against the Holy Spirit and Communion by intinction.
Scattering love: 10 sneaky ways to practice selfless gestures of kindness
BlogCommentarySnippets of Faith

Scattering love: 10 sneaky ways to practice selfless gestures of kindness

Suzanna Molino SingletonSeptember 28, 20203 min read
What selfless gestures could we practice unseen on friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, yes even strangers?
Bless me, Father…this is my first drive-through confession
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Bless me, Father…this is my first drive-through confession

Rita BuettnerSeptember 27, 20203 min read
Last week I found myself longing for God’s grace. I decided I would try to find a way to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Celebrating 16 years and counting and other highlights from our week (7 Quick Takes)
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Celebrating 16 years and counting and other highlights from our week (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerSeptember 25, 20205 min read
Sixteen years ago, my father walked me up the aisle of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore, and John was waiting for me at the altar.
Archbishop Lori on the good of the country
2020 ElectionCharity in TruthCommentaryFeature

Archbishop Lori on the good of the country

Archbishop William E. LoriSeptember 25, 20209 min read
Our votes will have real-life consequences for many people. Thus, we should do our best to discern those consequences.
Woe to those who gossip
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Woe to those who gossip

Elise Italiano UreneckSeptember 23, 20204 min read
Gossip may be shared between two people, let’s say by a tweet and reply or a Facebook post on another person’s wall, but it is shared with the knowledge that both parties’ followers will see it. What is most pernicious is that it’s often shared not in spite of that knowledge but because of it.
‘Pray, hope, and don’t worry’
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‘Pray, hope, and don’t worry’

Rita BuettnerSeptember 22, 20202 min read
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, whose feast day is Sept. 23, is quoted as saying, “Pray, hope, and don’t worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer.”
Suicide and mortal sin/ What is true forgiveness?
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Suicide and mortal sin/ What is true forgiveness?

Father Kenneth DoyleSeptember 22, 20203 min read
Father Dolye fields questions about suicide, mortal sin and true forgiveness.
The unknown vice of curiosity
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The unknown vice of curiosity

Hanael BianchiSeptember 21, 20205 min read
Curiosity becomes a problem when we pursue something that we should not or need not know.
Welcome, baby finches!
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Welcome, baby finches!

Rita BuettnerSeptember 20, 20203 min read
Surprise! We now have a finch family of four.
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