The Inbreaking of the Word: Week 4 of Advent
From Father Jim: "While we celebrate the birth of Christ as this great memorial, as this great celebration, as this great solemnity. We are a people with feet in two worlds, the world to come and the world that is ...
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Understanding the Sacrament of the Eucharist
What would make us worthy to receive Holy Communion? Simple answer: nothing. We are never worthy of so great a gift. But here’s the exciting part: God offers us this great sacrament freely. So why does the Church say we ...
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Understanding the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Making the Sacrament of Reconciliation a vibrant part of one’s spiritual life—especially if it hasn’t been such in quite a while—basically just requires the decision to begin again.
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Understanding the Sacrament of Marriage
Vatican II clarified that marriage is a partnership between a man and a woman ordered toward their mutual good and the procreation and education of children (cf. GS, 48.1).
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We Belong to God
Grateful living is a celebration of the universal give-and-take of life, a limitless “yes” to belonging.
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Understanding the Sacrament of Holy Orders
If the Lord is truly calling a man or a woman to religious life or priesthood, he or she needs to listen and respond not only for the sake of the Church, but also for his or her own happiness and ...
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Understanding the Sacrament of Baptism
Having a baby baptized is both an act of faith and a cultural affair. It is both a statement of trust in the goodness of God as well as a family event that can be faith-filled.
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