Is it sound theology to think God was on one’s own side after a victory? Who can capture the mind of God; do we know that he doesn’t care who wins a game?
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The death of a good monk: Celebrating Brother Joseph’s simple and holy life
Brother Mary Joseph lay in state at Mepkin Abbey, his simple funeral liturgy soon to begin, fitting for a man who lived a simple life at the South Carolina Trappist monastery.
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The tradition of papal telegrams: Why the pope sends a message to every country he flies over
In a sense, the pope’s messages all amount to the same thing: Hello and God bless you. But there is a care in the language that is striking.
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5 lessons about evangelization from my time as a figure skating coach
Coaching ice skating, in some ways, isn’t far from teaching others about the church: It requires a knowledge of the rules involved, but it also means that I, too, must be willing to learn and listen and respond.
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The grace of growing old
It is easy to think of older people as always having existed in their current condition. Does it make us feel younger to think that way? More superior? Perhaps we hope it holds our own mortality at bay.
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Relationships are essential for health and happiness. What about a friendship with God?
The Harvard Study of Adult Development has found that deep relationships are a key to long term emotional well-being. As I read their findings, I found myself wondering how many people would include a relationship with God as one of the deep personal relationships of their lives.
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Ignatian spirituality, Alcoholics Anonymous and the inspiring ministry of Father Ed Dowling
How the spiritual sponsor of A.A.’s Bill W. began his ministry
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Fellow boomers: Have a little faith in Gen Z
Parents always think the world is going to hell in a hand basket, and their kids are the hapless passengers in the front. And parents are usually wrong, but not for the reasons they would think.
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Eulogy vs. homily: When should you talk about the deceased in a Catholic funeral?
When someone dies, it is only right that family and friends be given a chance to share their memories of their loved one. But the balance between pastoral care and logistical realities can be a tough one to strike.
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Consistency and order might seem like boring qualities. But they were the reasons I loved Pope Benedict.
Pope Benedict XVI’s life and writings for the church show that one can be a staunch defender of order in the church’s teaching while still respecting God’s infinite love and mercy.