We can make major life commitments, and yet also believe in spirit of discernment to make changes in our commitments.
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‘Laudate Deum’ reminds us: Scripture inspires prayer, reflection and action
Pope Francis draws inspiration, especially from psalms and legal texts, to remind humans of our shared status with creation.
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When dancing turns to mourning: A wedding hall fire brings tragedy to Qaraqosh
A tragic fire reminds us that sometimes the aftershocks of war feel even more cruel than war itself.
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Pope Francis’ first major document holds the key to understanding the synod
I believe that the apostolic exhortation “The Joy of the Gospel” holds the key to understanding Pope Francis’ hopes for the synod. And that is why I’m hopeful about the synod.
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Being an altar girl taught me: The church is for everyone.
Serving on the altar has formed my experience as a woman in the church.
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Father James Martin: The hopes and stories I’m bringing to the Synod on Synodality
My hopes are simple: I hope that the synod will be guided by the Holy Spirit and the participants will be able to listen to the voices of Catholics from around the world.
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For those in hospice, this Jesuit prayer brought peace in the face of death
The hardest prayer in St. Ignatius’s spiritual exercises eventually brought peace to the dying.
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The Liturgy of the Domestic Church: When faith and family life mix
By following the Liturgy of Domestic Church Life we are able to implement simple, achievable practices that help us practice our baptismal mission to be priests, prophets and royals, both at home and in the world.
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Remembering the man who helped young people in the South Bronx find strength in community
Dr. Edward Eismann structured Unitas around surrogate families—groups of teens and younger children assigned to care for each other in cascading mentorship that also supported birth families. As they spoke at the funeral home, those who had grown up in Unitas testified to its profound influence in their life.
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Following St. Francis: Lessons from studying the saint’s closest friends
In times of reflection, when Francis of Assisi asked himself what would be the most important qualities for his followers to have, he would focus on one or another of the brothers who were already by his side. I, too, have a list of virtues that I prize. Mine, however, is a list of what I want to see in those I have to deal with when I am trying to get things done.