By Lucia A. Silecchia
Anyone who reads the daily newspaper finds within its pages a glimpse into the sorrow and despair that is — and always has been — a part of human life.
2/13/25
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By Elizabeth Foss
Ten years ago, I launched a project for my eldest daughter.
She was in the middle of her junior year in high school at the time. I shared a photo of the project and an explanation on my blog.
2/13/25
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By Christina Capecchi
The McConnon sisters needed a trumpet player.
The three young women performed in a liturgical ensemble at St. Luke’s in St. Paul, Minn., and they were seeking a little brass to enhance the upcoming Christmas Eve Mass.
2/13/25
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By Fr. Steven Oetjen
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord is also called “Candlemas,” as its celebration is often accompanied by the blessing of candles and a procession of the faithful with lighted candles.
2/1/25
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By Elizabeth Foss
“For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” Jer 29:11
1/29/25
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By Lucia A. Silecchia
In these past few weeks, I — like so many others — saw the winter’s first snowfalls. Since weather is a perennially popular topic for small talk, it did not take long to see that snowfall receives very different receptions from all those on whom it falls.
1/29/25
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2
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By Mary Beth Bonacci
Theology of the body? Isn’t theology about God, who has no body? How can the body have a theology? And what does it have to do with my life?
1/29/25
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5
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By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA
In our second reading today, St. Paul uses the analogy of a body with many parts to both proclaim a unity that already exists and encourage a greater unity within the church, the Body of Christ. The unitive aspect of the church is both enormously important and multifaceted. Let’s explore a few critical elements of Paul’s exhortation.
1/27/25
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4
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By Elizabeth Foss
Just before Christmas, when many of us were busy with holiday preparations and distractions and end-of-year duties, the church announced and began a Jubilee Year of Hope.
1/24/25
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