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What Holy Thursday meant

On Holy Thursday, Christians all over the world sat down to break bread and share the Lord's Supper. Hopefully, we …


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Marriage, according to Oz, an Italian and a long-wed couple

In 1921, a young Italian who would someday be the prime minister of Italy, Alcide DeGaspari, wrote an impassioned letter …

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Hank Williams, Mother Teresa and Jesus Christ

Southerners revere the memory of the late Hank Williams (1923-53), arguably the greatest country-western entertainer of the last century. His …

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A Labor Day reflection

The Benedictines' motto, "Ora et Labora," means "work and prayer." As Labor Day approaches, it's worth thinking about the connection …

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Armchair evangelizing

For as long as I remember, strangers have shared their struggles with me. It's an honor to simply listen. Occasionally, …