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St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: Dismissed and dissed?
CommentaryFor the JourneyGuest CommentarySaints

St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: Dismissed and dissed?

Effie CaldarolaNovember 14, 20194 min read
I hope Governor Cuomo does build a St. Cabrini statue, expressing the strength and vision of a woman who should not be dismissed easily.
Trust wins out over despair
CommentaryWit & Wisdom

Trust wins out over despair

Father Joseph BreighnerNovember 13, 20193 min read
In this month dedicated to praying for the “poor souls” in purgatory, let us not forget to pray for the dying
Seeking joy in the busyness of life
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Seeking joy in the busyness of life

Rita BuettnerNovember 12, 20193 min read
This fall has been a season of abundance. I have too many things to balance, too many competing priorities, too many problems to solve, and too many reasons not to go to sleep on time.
National Adoption Month, the time change, a trip to First Fruits Farm, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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National Adoption Month, the time change, a trip to First Fruits Farm, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 7, 20195 min read
Even before we were married, John and I had talked about adoption. But talking about adoption is not the same as deciding to adopt. Coming to that decision can be difficult, and I feel so fortunate that John and I came to it together.
Tell me a story
CommentaryThe Domestic Church

Tell me a story

Rita BuettnerNovember 7, 20194 min read
Stories help us incorporate memories and traditions into our family. They help us know who we are.
Scatter the darkness
Charity in TruthCommentary

Scatter the darkness

Archbishop William E. LoriNovember 7, 20193 min read
As the days grow darker, both cosmically and metaphorically, the encouragement of the Holy Spirit shines forth with renewed clarity.
The gift of a shooting star
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The gift of a shooting star

Rita BuettnerNovember 5, 20192 min read
The other night our son was outside with his father, scanning the heavens, when a shooting star streaked across the sky.
Halloween costumes and emotions, November prayers, St. Verdiana, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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Halloween costumes and emotions, November prayers, St. Verdiana, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerNovember 1, 20195 min read
Even with all the worry about the weather, we got in a beautiful night of trick-or-treating, winding our way through our Halloween-happy neighborhood.
Still try to make converts?/ Does Mass need a congregation?
CommentaryEcumenism and Interfaith RelationsQuestion Corner

Still try to make converts?/ Does Mass need a congregation?

Father Kenneth DoyleNovember 1, 20194 min read
Father Kenneth Doyle fields questions about proselytism and how frequently a priest is required to celebrate Mass.
Voting to change the date of Halloween: Trick or treat?
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Voting to change the date of Halloween: Trick or treat?

Rita BuettnerOctober 29, 20192 min read
Rain is in the forecast for Halloween night, so our neighborhood created a poll. Suddenly, I found I was allowed to vote on which night Halloween would be.
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