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WORD OF FAITH
ONLINE ONLY: This week's Scripture column by Rev. Anthony Barratt
On the Sunday after Christmas, we usually celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. Surprisingly, this feast day is relatively …
WORD OF FAITH
The one time re-gifting is a good thing
I’m here today to speak about one of the most heinous offenses that occur during the Christmas season. Year after …
OPINION
Broken, beautiful and beloved
If you look around my office prayer space or on my bedroom dresser, you'll notice one constant: broken conch and …
OPINION
A mother’s joy and passion for everyday miracles is a lasting gift
My 95-year-old mother is a genuine sweetheart. Even with advanced dementia, she has a spirit of selflessness and love that …
PERSPECTIVES
Sacred signs at the kitchen table
Lighting the Advent wreath each night for prayers before dinner has long been my family’s tradition. The flickering candlelight growing …
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- Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for children with incurable diseases
- Religious sisters’ organization in Ireland has fought human trafficking for 20 years
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- Pope warns little progress has been made to protect children worldwide
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