When I began writing this monthly column in January 2023, I named it “Redeeming the Time.” I use the space to revisit some past literary, theological, philosophical, or historical text, …
Opinion
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Undoubtedly, some will be glad to see the end of 2023 and others will mentally designate it for the “Best Year Ever” file. Most of us will find ourselves reviewing …
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Good evening! Happy New Year! I hope you continue celebrating the birth of our Lord and are getting ready for Epiphany (celebrated around the world tomorrow and on Sunday in …
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As we flip the calendar to 2024, I must admit the thought of the coming 12 months fill me with a certain amount of dread. Entering into another election year, …
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I know that as soon as the last present has been unwrapped and the last carol has been sung, many thoughts turn to New Year’s resolutions. When I worked in …
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Good evening! Merry Christmas! On the fifth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me … FIVE GOLDEN RINGS! Sing loud — it’s still Christmas! I love these precious days of …
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Virtue of simplicity: How decluttering our lives and homes advances our spiritual lives
by OSV Newsby OSV NewsBy Emily Stimpson Chapman (OSV News) — Religious have it easy — at least in some regards. Consider, for example, their vow of poverty. Religious brothers, sisters and priests pledge …
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By Russell Shaw Have you ever wondered about those weekday feasts between Christmas and New Year’s Day? They include two martyrs — St. Stephen and St. Thomas Becket — and …
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(OSV News) — In a secular society that commences celebration preparations in October and attempts to sever Jesus from a certain Dec. 25 holiday, keeping Christ in Christmas each year …
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Good evening! If you’re feeling like we just celebrated the feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in November, you’re quite right. However, outside of the United States Mother Cabrini is …
