Will Smith slapped Chris Rock in a moment of passionate anger. Here’s what he could have done differently, according to St. Ignatius.
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The Easter Vigil is the longest liturgy of the year. And it’s so, so worth your time.
The Easter Vigil is a Mass that bears only a basic resemblance to typical Catholic weekend worship, but in breaking from that form it brings home the power of the Resurrection anew.
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As a child, I thought praying the Stations of the Cross was boring. My Lenten prayer group proved me wrong.
Praying and savoring the Stations of the Cross with friends can add a new dimension to the season of Lent.
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Feel like you’ve failed this Lent? Maybe that’s the point.
I wish I could say I had some advice on how to do Lent better. But I also wonder if a certain sense of failure during Lent is actually a good thing.
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We don’t need to ask God for signs—they’re already all around us
God is in all things. But in moments of pain and tragedy, we want that extra wink, that hand of comfort.
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Villanova Wildcats: a team inspired by St. Augustine
When I look at the values Villanova exemplified in order to continue their success, two words come to mind: Augustinian and Christian.
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Is it time for an 11th commandment?
There’s a problem with the Ten Commandments: You can follow them and still be a pretty terrible person.
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Covid-19 lockdowns started two years ago. Why aren’t we commemorating the anniversary?
It is understandable not wanting to take the time to draw attention to the second anniversary of the recent surreal horror show of Covid-19. But there are also many moments of grace scattered across the landscape of lockdowns.
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Stations of the Cross for Ukraine: God of Peace, rescue your children. Unite our family. End this war.
As a form of solidarity with all living in Ukraine and a prayer for their rescue, here is a form of the Stations of the Cross built from the stories of Ukrainians suffering from the violence of Russia’s invasion.
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What does Our Lady of Fátima have to do with Russia and Ukraine?
On March 25, Pope Francis will consecrate Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary during a penance service. Why?