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Christmas supply chain issues opportunity for what matters
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Christmas supply chain issues opportunity for what matters

Anna JonesNovember 23, 20213 min read
If we can get back to the realization that Advent is fruitful because we have four weeks set aside to focus on hope in God’s promises, peace in God’s plan, joy in God’s providence, and love of the Lord and others, then maybe we’ll see it as gift of four weeks to slowly prepare for Jesus instead of a competition of liturgical living activities to complete.
This Advent, focus on presence not presents
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This Advent, focus on presence not presents

Katie Prejean McGradyNovember 23, 20214 min read
If we can get back to the realization that Advent is fruitful because we have four weeks set aside to focus on hope in God’s promises, peace in God’s plan, joy in God’s providence, and love of the Lord and others, then maybe we’ll see it as gift of four weeks to slowly prepare for Jesus instead of a competition of liturgical living activities to complete.
Feast of Immaculate Conception recognizes Mary’s sinless nature
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Feast of Immaculate Conception recognizes Mary’s sinless nature

Monsignor Charles M. ManganNovember 23, 20214 min read
Mary lived virtuously by adoring her Creator, obeying his commands and serving her neighbors.
The miracle we share at every Mass
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The miracle we share at every Mass

Greg ErlandsonNovember 9, 20213 min read
Much of the media coverage this year has focused on whether it will call out Catholic politicians who support abortion rights. According to the draft sent to the bishops in September and subsequently leaked to The Pillar, it does not.
Mary’s message
CommentaryGuest CommentarySaints

Mary’s message

Brett RobinsonOctober 25, 20214 min read
Mary is the medium that brought Christ’s saving message into the world. It’s a message that cannot be contained by a text or meme because, like love in its highest expression, it is ineffable.
Learning all about Jesus
CommentaryGuest CommentaryParenting

Learning all about Jesus

Katie Prejean McGradySeptember 23, 20213 min read
When it comes to Jesus, there are infinite amounts to learn. We will never be done learning about him, the alpha and the omega, who is truth itself, made present to us, died for us and loves us.
When our children leave the faith
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When our children leave the faith

Greg ErlandsonSeptember 9, 20213 min read
The real enemy of the faith in our age is indifference. Combatting this enemy may be the biggest challenge facing our parishes, and our families, today.
I found the treasure in a field
CommentaryGuest CommentarySeniors

I found the treasure in a field

Sister Constance Veit, L.S.P.August 30, 20214 min read
If you want to make a difference in the world, if you want to do something truly counter-cultural and if you want to find fulfillment, cherish the elderly.
Marriage rooted in friendship and virtue
CommentaryGuest CommentaryMarriage & Family Life

Marriage rooted in friendship and virtue

Father Eugene HemrickAugust 27, 20213 min read
St. Thomas Aquinas and Aristotle viewed marriage as friendship, and Cicero defined friendship as “mutual harmony in affairs human and divine coupled with benevolence and clarity.”
College is an adventure: Three ways to keep your faith
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College is an adventure: Three ways to keep your faith

Nicholas GrevasAugust 25, 20213 min read
The students who do these three things become better people after the journey’s end and are equipped for whatever life throws at them.
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