It is okay to be sad. Rather than loathe, we lament, because we know of a better land.
The Good Word
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Christ’s lessons for a nation in a power struggle
Jesus did not come in power. He became the Christ, the anointed one, because he surrendered what little he had into the hands of the Father.
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Pope Francis’ strength is in surprises
One of Francis’ strengths is his willingness to surprise, to take the unexpected path.
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When we lose loved ones, they do not lose us
We are the ones who have been left behind. We suffer a loss; our loved ones do not.
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Why do Catholics pray for the souls of the dead?
The notion that our prayers can aid the dead as well as the living has always been a part of the Christian faith.
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Why do Catholics pray to saints?
Why might you find yourself praying to your deceased grandmother rather than to Christ? Because in your story she is another Christ, not an alternative Christ.
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The problem with falling in love with the idea of love (or God)
We all yearn for love, so it is a small wonder that sometimes we fall in love with the notion of love before we meet someone whom we can love genuinely. The same can happen in our relationship with God.
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Our political options are depressing, but Christians still have reason for hope.
We do not simply submit because someone must rule. Having been given some say, we must strive to speak according to what we think Christ would have us say.
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Sin is sad business. But in the confessional, we see God’s grace at work.
Listening to the lives of others, the confessor sees the work of the unseen Spirit. He sees saints in the making, holy ones in the flesh.
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Being there means being prepared
How much time does one need to prepare? How much labor does it involve? More than we realize.