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Living the faith after the 1950s
Each year, the Church in the United States marks the third Sunday in September as "Catechetical Sunday." Parishes and schools around the country celebrate this day by highlighting the ministry of catechesis as an important priority in the Church's mission.
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At the feet of the Master
Years ago, John Madden, the former coach of the Oakland Raiders football team and an analyst for CBS sports, told a story about a humbling experience early in his coaching career.
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Couldn't wait for papal visit and Auriesville anniversary
I've been involved in two amazing opportunities in a week's time: the visit of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, to Washington, D.C.; and a celebration of the 130th anniversary of the Shrine of Our Lady of Martyrs in Auriesville.
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Plant a seed; grow the Church
From the time we are little kids, we are taught that, if we plant a seed, it will grow. If we nurture it, water it and take care of it, we'll soon see a sprout coming through the soil.
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Papal shout-out for Dorothy Day
"The pope gave a shout-out to Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker movement!" That was exclaimed to us in phone calls and emails during Pope Francis' Sept. 24 remarks to the U.S. Congress.
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Trusting God while living with depression
October is Depression Awareness Month. Ms. Gillard, a parishioner of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church in Schenectady and a well-known local storyteller, offers this reflection on her own experience.
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Stop assisted suicide in New York State now
On Nov. 7, JJ Hanson will be one of several inspirational speakers at a training conference to help Catholics understand physician-assisted suicide and what we can do to make sure it does not come to New York State.
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Why volunteer?
Every year, St Jude the Apostle parish in Wynantskill sponsors an international food festival fundraiser. This year's festival sealed the deal on this being my favorite fundraiser.
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Chasing grades
Every fall, my husband Mike and I sit outside with our morning coffee and watch the neighborhood kids sprint down the street to catch the school bus. Each year, I consider writing this story -- and then lament the thought of digging up old regrets.
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Dia de Los Muertos
Our Catholic creed is a rich source of inspiration as we celebrate All Saints and All Souls Day in November.
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Holy sabotage
Whenever I meet new people, be it at a church, getting my hair cut, going to the doctor's office or standing in line at the grocery store, the question, "What do you do for a living?" usually comes up.
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Hey, media: Show teens as real people
In movies, there are usually two cliques: the mean, popular clique, whose air seems to scream "perfect" to everyone else; and the group that's portrayed as having no ambition or drive in life because if they can't be popular, they assume they can't do anything. Teens are made out to …
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Attending the World Meeting of Families: a joyful experience
As the Albany Diocese's director of respect life ministries, I was privileged to be one of our Diocese's representatives at the World Meeting of Families, held in Philadelphia Sept. 22-27.
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You're it
As I sit here writing, two of our sons are in Brazil and one is in India. Weeks like these are what my husband aptly terms "unsettling."
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