By Fr. Steven Oetjen
“It is not good for the man to be alone,” God said of Adam in the garden, before the creation of Eve (Gen 2:18). But it is fair to ask, “Why was it not good?” After all, everything God created up to that point was called “good.”
5/30/26
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By Lucia A. Silecchia
Certainly, AI has been a subtle, largely unnoticed part of our lives for a long time. But, in 2023, when the viral launch of the seductively user-friendly ChatGPT brought AI into our homes, schools and offices, we were forced to confront the far more profound impacts of AI, of which ChatGPT plays only a minor part.
5/29/26
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By Elizabeth Foss
Most marriages reach a point where love ceases to feel primarily romantic and becomes sacramental in an entirely new way.
5/29/26
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By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA
The redemptive work of Christ was not complete until the new outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Jesus had spoken of this promised gift very directly and intentionally toward the end of his earthly journey.
5/22/26
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By Lucia A. Silecchia
Recently, I got the ominous “heads up” that my work computer is scheduled to be replaced this summer.
5/20/26
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By Fr. Richard Miserendino
It’s mildly amusing that our Gospel for today’s celebration of the Ascension makes no mention of the actual event itself. Rather, Matthew treats us to the “Great Commission,” the final standing instructions of the Lord, which bring his entire Gospel to a close. We know that Christ ascended to heaven from Luke and Acts. Yet, by omitting a description of the Ascension, it’s as if Matthew wanted to emphasize the “So what?” of the entire affair.
5/15/26
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By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan
When Jesus spent 40 days here on earth after his glorious Resurrection from the dead, he then ascended to his father in heaven. This is the truth of the Ascension. St. Augustine of Hippo (354-430) identified this mystery and our response to it: “Today Our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into Heaven; let our hearts ascend […]
5/13/26
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By Elizabeth Foss
Last night, we had a hard freeze. It happens sometimes in late April in New England, when the calendar insists on spring, but the air still remembers winter. A quick look around tells me the damage isn’t too terrible. We’ll have to see how the old wood hydrangeas did. The sun shone this afternoon, though, and it was time to face the task I tend to put off too long. It was pruning day.
5/13/26
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By Christina Capecchi
In the end, after two days of breathless anticipation, the white smoke shared the stage with a seagull.
5/13/26
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Corpus Christi