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The Catholic call to creativity

By Christina Capecchi
The idea came in a dream. It was just like the movies, the fantasy of every writer who has slogged away at a keyboard, awaiting inspiration. Haley Stewart’s came. “I woke up, and I was like: ‘I have to write this story. It was just given to me.’ ” Over the years, the 36-year-old Catholic […]
3/10/22
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Studying space with the eyes of faith

By Russell Shaw
The question had been rattling around at the back of my mind for some time, and now I thought I had a chance of getting it answered. I was chatting with a man who had a doctorate in astronomy and now held a top science post in the government, so I asked, “Am I right […]
3/10/22
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A father’s little joys

By Soren Johnson
Moms undoubtedly taste joys that I’ll never comprehend, but I can say that a dad’s joys come fast and furious. Sure, some days they’re hidden in the valleys, but on many other days, they’re on full display, strewn along the path and around the summit. Each one is a blessing, a revelation. They’re never promised. […]
3/9/22
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Transfiguration and prayer with God

By Fr. Richard Miserendino
GOSPEL COMMENTARY MARCH 13, LK 9:28-36 Our readings for the Second Sunday of Lent this year present us with the story of the Transfiguration (Lk 9:28-36). The passage provides a specific window into one of the hallmarks of Lent: prayer itself. In doing so, it reminds us of several truths about prayer that are helpful […]
3/9/22
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Russia and Our Lady of Fatima

By Monsignor Charles M. Mangan
Pope John Paul II began his pastoral visit to Ukraine June 23, 2001, by stopping at St. Nicholas Greek-Catholic Church in Kyiv to invoke Our Lady of Zarvaniza, whose icon was present there. The Sovereign Pontiff prayed: “O Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Zarvaniza, I thank you for the gift of my visit to […]
3/9/22
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Women’s History Month

By Lucia A. Silecchia
Throughout March, myriad celebrations of “Women’s History Month” unfold.  I understand the sentiment behind this and see the great value in recognizing the contributions that so many of my sisters, past and present, have made to building our society. This is particularly true when it comes to celebrating those who have too often been overlooked. […]
3/9/22
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The Catholic Herald launches a new, more intuitive website

By Kevin Schweers
The Catholic Herald launched a new website March 9 at catholicherald.com, and I invite you to take a look. This marks the first significant redesign of our publication’s primary online presence in five years. In undertaking it, we sought to preserve what worked well in the previous website — such as prioritizing local Catholic news […]
3/8/22
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Five tips for Lent

By Msgr. Charles M. Mangan

“These 40 days of Lent, O Lord, with You we fast and pray, Teach us to discipline our wills, and close by You to stay.” 

3/2/22
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Growing flowers and families

By Elizabeth Foss

Last winter, I took an extensive course in flower farming. While I think I entertained the notion that I might become a flower farmer, mostly I wanted to learn everything I could about how flowers grow. And I did. From starting seeds to irrigating to marketing and packaging for sale, I soaked up every bit of floral information available to me. 

2/25/22
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‘To dust you shall return’

By Russell Shaw

Why are so many people so keen on “getting the ashes?” The question naturally comes to mind as Ash Wednesday approaches.

2/25/22
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