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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Faith in Action: Resources for Today’s Anti-Racist Catholic
As Catholics, we are called to recognize the dignity of every human life. Scripture tells us we are all made in the image and likeness…
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How the Pandemic Made Me Appreciate the Gift of Mass
I had not physically been to Mass in over four months because of COVID-19, and it was wearing on my spirit. The churches in the…
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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…
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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