Jesus practically shouted at his disciples: Pay attention to your garden!
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My two Sunday obligations: Mass and a protest
Over these past months, it has dawned on me that if Sunday morning is for church, maybe Sunday afternoon is for the point of church.
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What a Buffalo priest and the basilica he built taught me about prayer
For 100 years now, Our Lady of Victory Basilica has been a landmark of the Western New York region and a pilgrimage site for tens of thousands of people every year.
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What I learned pondering a galaxy 176 quintillion miles away
The best thing about our trip to the Lowell Observatory was not in obtaining information, but in experiencing, with my sons, a shared awe.
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Will AI make you happy?
Lessons in misery and bliss from a roller coaster and a rafting trip
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Five ways to pray as a family this summer
It’s easier than you think to cultivate a habit of prayer in the busiest of seasons, for yourself and for your children.
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Fighting cancer with a poem by my 8-year-old daughter
Throughout the year, Charlotte’s handmade creations had communicated love and support during my journey with cancer.
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What watching the World Cup from Argentina taught me about unity
In a divided world, the World Cup offers a powerful opportunity to foster an inclusive global community.
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Linwood’s Last Hurrah: A beloved retreat house closes its doors
For a place known for its peace and quiet, Linwood was busy with plenty of conversation and action.
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Fear, faith and fishing: Confessions of a Jesuit angler
Fishing teaches us that we are not in control.