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Today could have been the day
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Today could have been the day

Rita BuettnerJanuary 4, 20262 min read
I hoped everything would be fine, and that the baby would continue to grow and thrive. But, just a few weeks later, we learned the baby had passed away.
‘Knives Out’ discovers the strange, attractive light of the Christian story
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‘Knives Out’ discovers the strange, attractive light of the Christian story

Liz HansenJanuary 2, 20266 min read
“Wake Up Dead Man” may not share your politics, but it offers a timeless reminder that transcends ideology: The Gospel’s saving message is attractive and compelling, even in a skeptical world. We need only step aside and let false fronts fall away.
The bucket list 
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The bucket list 

Archbishop William E. LoriJanuary 1, 20264 min read
Emptying and filling our interior buckets is hard work. In fact, it can’t be done apart from the grace of the Holy Spirit. It is the Spirit who enables us to heed Jesus’ invitation, “Come to me, all you who are burdened and I will give you rest.” Jesus invites us to exchange our heavy yoke for his lighter burden – peace, forgiveness and thankfulness.  
Tips to strengthen your domestic church in 2026
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Tips to strengthen your domestic church in 2026

Dr. Greg PopcakJanuary 1, 20268 min read
A household of persons who are united to God and one another through the sacramental life of the church means that it is grace that makes a household a domestic church.
Discover a New Year 
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Discover a New Year 

Rita BuettnerDecember 31, 20253 min read
We might see this new time in muted sepia tones or we might see it unfolding in vibrant technicolor. However we feel about this new year, we have the chance to begin again. And we hold onto the faith that we are not alone. 
Question Corner: Why is New Year’s Day a holy day of obligation?
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Question Corner: Why is New Year’s Day a holy day of obligation?

Jenna Marie CooperDecember 31, 20254 min read
Jan. 1 is not a holy day of obligation because of the civil new year, but because it is the feast of Mary, the Mother of God.
Bowling Three Strikes in a Row
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Bowling Three Strikes in a Row

Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20253 min read
A few days ago, we went bowling with friends. I can’t remember the last time we bowled as a family, and it was so much fun. The dads in the group were the strongest bowlers among the two families, but everyone was fairly laidback. No one was that concerned with winning or competing at a […]
5 Faith-related New Year’s Goals
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5 Faith-related New Year’s Goals

Rita BuettnerDecember 29, 20253 min read
Whether you’re setting resolutions or just looking for a way to take intentional steps on your faith journey, here are a few ideas for how to set the stage for a fruitful new year.
Question Corner: What does the term ‘protomartyr’ mean?
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Question Corner: What does the term ‘protomartyr’ mean?

Jenna Marie CooperDecember 29, 20254 min read
The martyrs always bear witness to the truth in the most convincing way of all, by dying for what they believed and staking their life on the reality of heaven.
At home with Jesus
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At home with Jesus

Karl A. SchultzDecember 28, 20254 min read
As the humanity of Jesus is our path to the Father, remembering the family of Jesus is a fitting way to end and begin a year.
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