I use a motorized wheelchair and communication device because of my disability, cerebral palsy. Parishes were not prepared to accommodate my needs nor were they always willing to recognize my abilities.
Sacraments
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How confession helps you understand yourself
A Homily for the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father Terrance Klein
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Catholic disability ministry is personal to me. Here’s where it’s thriving today—and where it still needs to grow.
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities have a part to play in the church’s work.
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Eucharistic Diary: United by our common love of our savior
It was stunning to see that the 10th National Eucharistic Congress had achieved one of its principal aims—Eucharistic coherence.
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Eucharistic Diary: A place to explore belief and belonging
Discomfort disappeared as quickly as it had come, and I found a community of belonging and belief. We all have a place here at the National Eucharistic Congress.
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Eucharistic Diary: Holy chaos at the Eucharistic Congress
A nun with lightsabers. 100 priests hearing confession. Spontaneous song. Prayers over pizza. Toddlers at Mass. The Eucharistic Congress is chaotic, loud, fun—and glorious.
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The Symptoms of Long Marriage
It has come to my attention, after careful research, that my husband and I might be exhibiting all the signs of a condition we’ll call Long Marriage. Maybe you have it, too.
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What can we learn from our confirmation names?
Whether carefully reflected upon or chosen at random, picking a confirmation name is a personal and spiritual journey for Catholics, reflecting a connection to the saints or a loved one and a commitment to embodying their virtues.
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Archbishop Rozanski: Why I love celebrating confirmations
In young people preparing for confirmation, I see a yearning for something more in their lives, beyond the noise and distractions of technology and social isolation.
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I deeply want my daughter to be confirmed. But I will not force her to.
I had hoped she would want to be confirmed, but I also know that this step in her faith journey is not about me.