As a national preacher for the National Eucharistic Revival, I’ve preached in sunbelt parishes, humble rural churches and suburban auditoriums. All of them have been filled with God’s grace.
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Mass isn’t a ‘show.’ But it has plenty of drama.
While theatrical and beautiful, I have come to understand that the Mass is not a show. It is a miracle.
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The Symptoms of Long Marriage
It has come to my attention, after careful research, that my husband and I might be exhibiting all the signs of a condition we’ll call Long Marriage. Maybe you have it, too.
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What an American veteran remembered about war after a chance encounter with a Palestinian
If we saw up close the brutal toll of our wars, we would be less likely to fight them.
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Want to participate in the Eucharistic Revival each Sunday? Pay attention to the Eucharistic prayer.
We can participate in the Eucharistic revival by growing in knowledge and devotion to this most important sacramental liturgy.
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How discerning the priesthood has helped me live life more fully
After seven friends joined the seminary, I couldn’t help but wonder if I should too.
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What my child learns from how we treat one another at Mass
The lessons we teach in some parishes are not coming from God.
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I tried making sense of Pope Francis’ offensive remarks. I discovered something deeper instead.
I am always going to be let down by humans, but never by the One who is fully human and fully divine.
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A nun’s ministry to transgender Catholics: ‘Just embrace us. Don’t displace us.’
Sister Luisa Derouen has provided spiritual companionship to some 250 trans people, assuring them that they are God’s children.
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The case for showing up to church—even if you don’t believe in God
Do you have to believe in God to go to church? I used to think so. But more agnostics should give religion a try.