100 words (give or take) on… Bishops
A bishop is a priest who receives “the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders” (CCC, 1557) and is the visible head of a particular…
read more100 words (give or take) on… Confirmation
While Baptism is the first sacrament of initiation, confirmation imparts what the name implies: it “confirms” baptismal promises and calls believers into living a bolder…
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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 more100 words (give or take) on… Resurrection
Catholics believe that Jesus rose from the dead after being crucified, that this is a real event in history and has been verified by sacred…
read more100 words (give or take) on… Virgin Birth
Catholics believe that Mary, the mother of Jesus, became pregnant not through a sexual encounter with a man, but by the power of the Holy…
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