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Can blessed automobile be auctioned?
Father Doyle answers a question on whether blessed objects can be sold.
Three cheers for Lucas
In a week dominated by the Winter Olympics and news of partisan combat (of course) in Washington, D.C., I am transfixed by the contagious smile of one little boy named Lucas Warren.
Praying our way through Lent: A basket of prayer intentions
It’s such a simple thing. It’s not particularly creative. And the intentions are spilling over onto our table.
Looking for God’s love: When Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day
Those signs of love, and Jesus’ ultimate sacrifice and expression of love, tell us even more about the Giver and our relationship with Him than the paper valentines my sons will sign and deliver.
Lesson in love
In the wake of the death of her brother-in-law, Rita Buettner encourages readers to build a legacy of love.
Chinese New Year, electricity problems, sewing bunnies, the soup of the day, and a recent brush with fame (7 Quick Takes)
My favorite holiday is next week—Chinese New Year!
Men without conviction, churches without people
Christianity is dying in western Europe. But the Gospel has power, and those who believe that, and preach it in the conviction that it can transform and ennoble lives, can still get a hearing.
Finding a new focus this Lent
Sometimes it takes a child to remind you of the challenges God places before us, the ways He wants us to refine ourselves more and more so we can be all He wants us to be in this world.
Bread and butter and memories
Every time I spread butter on bread, I stop and think of our friend, Father Tom.
In praise of Catholic caregivers
It is important that Catholics remain confident in answering the call to serve while also upholding the beliefs that have been handed down to us by Christ.