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The Things We Do for Love, Part One: Play Their Game
CommentaryUnconditional

The Things We Do for Love, Part One: Play Their Game

Robyn BarberryFebruary 27, 20184 min read
One of my favorite spiritual images is the one of the angel guiding the children across the broken bridge. Just as Jesus does that for all of us, parents must do that for their children.
Living Biblically
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Living Biblically

Christopher GuntyFebruary 26, 20184 min read
If “Living Biblically” can get people thinking and talking about living a life of faith, it might be a good thing, overall. For now, CBS has ordered 13 episodes, and the producers hope it gets picked up for a second season.
A small and simple gesture of sympathy
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A small and simple gesture of sympathy

Rita BuettnerFebruary 25, 20182 min read
A batch of cookies. There’s nothing extraordinary about it. But sometimes when you feel you can do nothing, you look for one small thing you can do.
A sleepover phone call, Year of the Dog festivities, a birthday party venue change, and a surprise autograph (7 Quick Takes)
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A sleepover phone call, Year of the Dog festivities, a birthday party venue change, and a surprise autograph (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerFebruary 23, 20184 min read
I realized I’m a very uneven party thrower. I go way over the top ordering stickers to make Hershey kisses into Dog kisses, but I don’t start food prep for the party until about an hour before guests arrive.
Illustrated family portraits
BlogUnconditional

Illustrated family portraits

Robyn BarberryFebruary 23, 20184 min read
Robyn Barberry has fun with an illustrated image of her family.
Conscience and grace: A Lenten meditation
CommentaryThe Catholic Difference

Conscience and grace: A Lenten meditation

George WeigelFebruary 22, 20184 min read
Lent calls us to embrace the humility of the Gospel publican and confess that we have sinned, knowing that God’s mercy can heal what is broken in us if we cooperate with his grace. 
The Oblate Sisters of Providence: An American story
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The Oblate Sisters of Providence: An American story

Diane Batts MorrowFebruary 22, 20185 min read
In responding to the call of their teaching mission, the Oblate Sisters nurtured the minds and souls of black folk, the very elements of black existence white society routinely denied.
Jesus, our Eternal Fire Fighter
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Jesus, our Eternal Fire Fighter

Father J. Collin PostonFebruary 20, 20184 min read
A fire fighter shares an amazing story of faith and salvation with Father Collin Poston.
Easy ways to celebrate Chinese New Year, homework issues, a road trip, and the Statue of Liberty
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Easy ways to celebrate Chinese New Year, homework issues, a road trip, and the Statue of Liberty

Rita BuettnerFebruary 15, 20184 min read
Today we start the Year of the Dog, which is somehow much more exciting than the rooster or the goat. We are all quite excited about it.
Can blessed automobile be auctioned?
CommentaryQuestion Corner

Can blessed automobile be auctioned?

Father Kenneth DoyleFebruary 14, 20182 min read
Father Doyle answers a question on whether blessed objects can be sold.
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