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Father Esposito: Edith Stein — philosopher, convert, martyr, saint

Wednesday, July 21, 20210177 Few religious orders can match the Carmelites’ All-Star lineup for sanctity of life and brilliance of theological writings: John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila,...

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Faithful Obedience and Fraternal Correction

Friday, July 16, 20210140 It has become increasingly common today for the lay faithful (and, to a lesser extent, deacons and priests) to openly and publicly criticize bishops, the Apostolic See...

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Father Dankasa: To be Clothed in Humility

Thursday, July 15, 20210256 I was reflecting on the text of 1 Peter 5:5-7, and I found it a very compelling lesson on humility and pride: “And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility in your...

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Father Bayer: St. Joseph and Father’s Day

Saturday, June 19, 2021021 On Dec. 8, 2020, Pope Francis dedicated the coming year to St. Joseph. Now, in June, we are at the halfway point. To participate in his intention for the year, I read...

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Father Dankasa: Prayer, rest and compassion: A call to a life of Christian sacrifice

Thursday, June 17, 20210178 There are times when we become so busy and preoccupied with our work, with serving people or carrying out some function — sometimes even as part of God’s work —...

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Father Bayer: Social justice

Saturday, May 8, 20210179 I’ve come to realize that the phrase “social justice” provokes very different reactions in Catholics, often according to their knowledge of the Catholic tradition...

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Father Dankasa: Showcasing your faith to renew the face of the Earth

Thursday, May 6, 20210143 We celebrate Pentecost to commemorate the action of the Holy Spirit as He stirs the people of faith and removes their fears, empowering them to live out their faith with...

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Father Esposito: The path of life in Psalm 16

Sunday, April 18, 2021077 The first Christian Bible study was held Easter Sunday on the road to Emmaus. Cleopas and his anonymous traveling companion are wallowing in despair about the death of...

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Father Dankasa: Remembering our Purpose on Earth

Thursday, April 15, 20210194 I remember growing up and learning catechism using the question-and-answer format of the simple catechism of the Catholic Church, which was mainly memorization. I still...

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Father Gollob: A lesson can be learned from apostles’ differences