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Faith Alive
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To know the end is near, to watch for the end, St. Augustine taught that the fruit of such knowledge and vigilance is patience. The readings this Sunday are indeed …
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Everyday Catholics can love and serve the poor in need, according to experts that directly serve or advocate for those struggling with poverty. Here a few ways to do that.
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As feast days go, this Sunday is one of the more unusual ones on the church calendar: the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome.
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The word “vocation” comes from the Latin word “vocare,” or “to call.” A vocation is literally “a calling,” which in a Catholic sense typically means a calling from God.
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By D.D. Emmons (OSV News) — It seems unusual that our church liturgical calendar schedules two major celebrations on days that are back-to-back. But that is precisely the situation with …
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A reflection on departed loved ones
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Dante’s Purgatorio is just a poem, a work of fiction, but it expresses a great truth — the truth we Catholics celebrate each year on All Souls Day.
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The message of this Gospel offers something for everyone. It offers consolation and reassurance for those who feel small and overlooked; and it’s also a cautionary tale for those who …
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The believer should imitate the persistent widow — “importunate” she’s called.
