A study by the State University of Milan, Italy, has reported that the fear and uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic has led to an increase in religiosity and devotional practice within the country.
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Learning to love lay-led liturgies in quarantine (while missing the Mass)
Lay-led liturgies cannot be an adequate substitute for the Mass. Nothing can. But they can help move through these anxiety-ridden times.
Posted inFaith, The Word
The Holy Spirit helps us speak
Each of Luke’s accounts highlights aspects of the Spirit’s role in propelling the Christian movement forward after the resurrection.
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How can we celebrate the Trinity?
On this Trinity Sunday, we reflect on the love and connections within the Trinity.
Posted inFaith, News
At morning Mass, Pope Francis offers prayers for unemployed
As countries continue to reel from the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, Pope Francis offered prayers for the men and women who have been unable to work.
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What Jesus’ ascension can teach us about coping with grief
In his farewell, Jesus proclaims that his legacy will persist through his followers and their ability to share the good news.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
Like motherhood, our faith is about faces, not facts
You can profess facts, but you can only trust a face. You can only entrust yourself to a person.
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We have the Holy Spirit, even if we can’t receive the sacraments
The Holy Spirit sustains all of us who love one another.
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Prayer unites us, even if we are socially distant
The Acts of the Apostles reveals the importance of prayer for sustaining a community in crisis.
Posted inFaith, The Good Word
How do we know if we are hearing the voice of God?
“The Lord speaks in the sacred Scriptures,” some might say. “There, you hear the voice of the shepherd.” This is good, but it is just not good enough.