Can We Spend the Night Together?
Question: I know the Church’s views on cohabitation and premarital sex, and I agree with those. But how does the Church feel about spending the…
read moreWedding Bells and Church Bells
We thought we were just checking the box of official requirements for a Catholic wedding ceremony. And looking around the room at the 52 other…
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A Lesson in Waiting: An Advent Retreat
Our preparations for Christmas often overwhelm us with occasions for waiting. We wait in line at stores. We wait for Christmas bonuses, traveling relatives, the…
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Turning to Daily Mass in a Busy Season
As a senior in college who is writing a thesis, taking five classes, working an internship, participating in a team sport, and dedicating around 15…
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Community Service: How You Can Act on Catholic Social Teaching Every Day
During my many years of volunteer service (primarily in hunger relief organizations), I’ve witnessed a frustrating phenomenon. While people (admirably) tend to focus on opportunities…
read more5 Questions To Answer Before Dating Long Distance
I’m going to be starting a new job several states away, and I’m wondering if I should try to continue to date my girlfriend? We’ve…
read moreAlways a Bridesmaid
Dear Michele, I’m having a difficult time since two of my good friends got engaged recently. Don’t get me wrong, I’m happy for them, but…
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