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Father Ed Dougherty, M.M., commentary

Doing the impossible
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Doing the impossible

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.March 4, 20213 min read
It is freeing to abandon our cares to God and focus on the necessary tasks that have been put before us.
A saint’s two crowns
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A saint’s two crowns

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.January 21, 20214 min read
Many people falsely believe that human strength is at the heart of heroism, but Maximilian Kolbe’s life demonstrates that the path to true heroism begins with humility.
Murdered priest was a witness of charity to the poor
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Murdered priest was a witness of charity to the poor

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.November 24, 20203 min read
To offer one’s entire life for others, and then to pray for those who persecute you, this is the way of the cross.
Learning to love as God loves
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Learning to love as God loves

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.July 26, 20203 min read
The greater people’s faults, the more difficult it becomes to see the good in them, which is why we must practice this skill in little ways with all those we encounter.
Friendships help us discover Christ
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Friendships help us discover Christ

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.July 12, 20203 min read
No matter the circumstances, friendship is not just an experience of enjoying the company of others. At its best, friendship is an opportunity to discover Christ.
Finding healing after tragedy or loss
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Finding healing after tragedy or loss

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.March 25, 20203 min read
There is no predictable timing for healing from loss but there are things we can do to help ourselves get through that painful period.
The Gift of St. Valentine’s Day
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The Gift of St. Valentine’s Day

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.February 13, 20203 min read
The stories surrounding the life of St. Valentine teach us that sacrifice is the ultimate gift that love demands of us.
Meeting God on holy ground
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Meeting God on holy ground

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.January 26, 20203 min read
The revival of interest in the work of Fred Rogers indicates that our society yearns for the culture of respect and love of neighbor that he tried to foster.
A Catholic Apologist in the NFL
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A Catholic Apologist in the NFL

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.June 6, 20193 min read
“The most important goal of a single Catholic man is to get his soul to heaven,” Zuerlein says, “but the most important goal of a married Catholic man expands to getting not only his own soul to heaven, but also those of his wife and children. It’s almost as if, as a result of the love that you share, you have one soul as a family.”
The Eucharist and Christ’s love
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The Eucharist and Christ’s love

Father Ed Dougherty, M.M.May 23, 20193 min read
Ultimately, adoration opens our hearts to the reality of Christ’s love, empowering us to return to our everyday lives and relationships inspired to follow in his footsteps by making sacrifices and being willing to do what is right for the sake of others.
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