Lisbon Calling
Lisbon, as a city, is the perfect metaphor for the plight of the modern young Catholic. There is every opportunity for devotion, reflection and prayer…
read moreTwo Days in Portugal
As Hurricane Irene forces her way up the east coast towards my friends in New York City, I find myself inside a cab in sunny…
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Catholic Social Teaching in Action: How to Follow in the Footsteps of Holy Men and Women
Often referred to as “the best-kept secret of the Church,” Catholic Social Teaching is central to our Christian faith, representing as it does our collective…
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What is the prayer of absolution?
This is the prayer that is offered by the priest during confession also known as the sacrament of reconciliation or penance. After one confesses their…
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7 Ways to Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory This November
Each year, as signs of the fall slowly emerge in nature, I find my thoughts turning more to the Holy Souls in Purgatory. Fall, though…
read moreCrowds and Chaos (WYD)
I rolled back into Madrid via bus with the Carmelite United pilgrims earlier last week. It had been six straight days of hiking, followed by…
read moreFinal Thoughts from the Camino
Solo en España On a couple of days during our walk last week, I stayed behind the group for a few hours to write a…
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