Advent with Our Lady of Fatima

For those with a special devotion to Our Lady of Fatima, Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle provides the perfect opportunity to journey through the season with Our

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saints, discipleship, sainthood, St. Dymphna, diversity, All Saints Day

Witch-Hunters and the Hunted

The heresy of Quietism (1687) involved a complete misunderstanding of the classical mystical authors by various groups of religious enthusiasts that led to all sorts

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abortion, baby, newborn, family, nfp

What is Old is New

I was an early devotee of minimalism. When my wife and I met in 2008 I was sleeping Japanese-style on a futon mattress-topped tatami mat

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Blessed is She Who Believed

There is a stone building called “Mary’s House” near the ancient city of Ephesus (modern-day Turkey) on a hillside named “Nightingale”. The house is simple,

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The Significance of Things

Either the Catholic is archaic, outdated, and old-fashioned, or s/he has hold over a genuine understanding. The Church has always taught that the dignity of

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shame, the here and now, troubled waters, transhumanism

Why Do You Doubt?

Consider Matthew 14:31: Peter cried out for help when he began to sink as he tried to walk on water toward Jesus in the stormy

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liturgy, reform, Creeds

Advent and the Liturgical Year

Catholics can rightfully wish each other “Happy New Year!” on Sunday, December 2nd, because it is the beginning of a new liturgical year in the

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Five Traits for a Contemplative Life

One of the fundamental characteristics of contemplation for a Carmelite is the understanding that it is an invitation: an invitation into another’s presence. God invites

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Kicking Off the Dust

Whoever will not receive you or listen to your words—go outside that house or town and shake the dust from your feet. – Matthew 10:14

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