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‘Longing’: Learning about Eucharistic desire from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
CommentarySaints

‘Longing’: Learning about Eucharistic desire from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Michael R. HeinleinNovember 24, 20234 min read
The newly redesigned Elizabeth Ann Seton museum has much to offer any pilgrim.
Insta-culture and a powerful Advent lesson on delayed gratification
AdventCommentary

Insta-culture and a powerful Advent lesson on delayed gratification

Scott P. RichertNovember 23, 20234 min read
What economists call “delayed gratification” is simply not part of American life anymore — and that’s as true of Catholics and other Christians as it is of the average American.
A rose from St. Therese: A story from a salon owner
BlogCommentaryOpen Window

A rose from St. Therese: A story from a salon owner

Rita BuettnerNovember 21, 20233 min read
The story I want to share with you today features one of my favorite saints, St. Therese of Lisieux who was born 150 years ago this year. This story comes from Shaela Blanchard, who lives in Colorado. Shaela is a stay-at-home mother of three little ones—11, 3, and 8 months. She is also a business owner.
Question Corner: What are the rules for Catholics and Christmas trees?
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Question Corner: What are the rules for Catholics and Christmas trees?

Jenna Marie CooperNovember 21, 20234 min read
There are no strict right or wrong answers as to when a Catholic should put up or take down a Christmas tree.
It’s all gravy when it comes to giving thanks
CommentaryThe Domestic Church

It’s all gravy when it comes to giving thanks

Rita BuettnerNovember 20, 20233 min read
During this season of gratitude, may you see God’s hand in the greatest joys of your life and know that he was also with you in the challenging times.
Really want to end abortion? Then heal sexual brokenness
CommentaryRespect Life

Really want to end abortion? Then heal sexual brokenness

Gina ChristianNovember 20, 20235 min read
The pro-life battle for hearts doesn’t start at the threshold of the abortion clinic, and it doesn’t end at courtrooms or state legislatures.
‘Be prepared’: Why does death take us by surprise?
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‘Be prepared’: Why does death take us by surprise?

Effie CaldarolaNovember 19, 20233 min read
The things attainable — in this life, on this earth — are rarely enough for our deep longings.
Catholics and Jews and Jesus, the King
CommentaryConflict in the Middle East

Catholics and Jews and Jesus, the King

Jaymie Stuart WolfeNovember 16, 20234 min read
Antisemitism has continued to rise around the world for the past decade, but what has unfolded since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians demands our attention and response.
Four ways to jump start your Eucharistic Revival
AdventCommentaryEucharist

Four ways to jump start your Eucharistic Revival

Gretchen R. CroweNovember 15, 20234 min read
This time of year offers us a prime opportunity for getting serious about our own personal revival in the Eucharist.
Question Corner: Why can’t the church use disposable plastic cups at Mass?
CommentaryQuestion Corner

Question Corner: Why can’t the church use disposable plastic cups at Mass?

Jenna Marie CooperNovember 15, 20234 min read
Because we believe that Jesus is physically, bodily present in the “sacred species” (our term for the bread and wine which have been turned into the body and blood of Christ), we have several laws and customs pertaining to the Eucharist that ensure a sufficient degree of protection and reverence for Jesus’ presence in the Blessed Sacrament.
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