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Blessings are abundant as we come closer to Jesus and Mary,...

A blessed, light-filled Advent to you! I am certainly enjoying my Advent wreath, the warm glow from the first-week, first-lit purple candle, and the...

Fourth Sunday of Advent: In the bustle, we are gently called...

These last few days of Advent draw us further into preparations, celebrations and "must do" activities. We might be feeling mighty frazzled, perhaps pulled...

People of faith can fill need by using unique gifts and...

We're in the season for thankfulness, and this year at this time, I would like to focus this column on how grateful I am...

With the passing of Hurricane Ian, we can uplift, understand and...

As Hurricane Ian closed in on Florida, then the southeastern coast of the United States, weather broadcasters offered a steady stream of expert advice...

Respect Life Month: Catholics can counter growing acceptance of physician-assisted suicide...

Pro-life advocacy has been a blessing to fathers, mothers and lives unborn. However also important is determined Christian advocacy regarding another life issue: physician-assisted...

Health: Making sure our faith practices are respected in health care...

A recent experience at a Catholic hospital made me realize how we cannot just assume our faith practices will be understood within an increasingly...

Structure is especially evident in our pathway of faith — Maureen...

When I was a child, one of my father's hobbies was making telescopes. He would work for hours grinding mirrors, carefully calculating and recalculating...

Family reunions a time to remember those who are not with...

Like many other "clans" this summer, part of my extended family will gather for a biannual reunion. Unfortunately, I cannot attend, but I have...

Look for Lenten encounters with others, moments spent with God that...

This Lent will be a little different from previous ones for me. Personal responsibilities will make it difficult to make "big plans," such as...

The Beatitudes: Society poses many challenges to nurturing a clean heart

Matthew 5:8, "Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God," is, perhaps, one of the most wonderful, yet personal and daunting...

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