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Learning from the elephants

By Lucia A. Silecchia
Years ago, a baby elephant was born at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo. Since I lived within walking distance of this newborn neighbor, I grew surprisingly attached to him. His antics were recorded on camera to the delight of a cynical city that fell in love with him.
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Why Catholic counseling?

By Irene Pruitt
After months of counseling, Maria still felt that something was missing. Her counselor seemed knowledgeable, but whenever she mentioned prayer or her struggles with her faith, there was an awkward pause, and the conversation turned to “evidence-based treatment.” Eventually, she found herself wondering — is there a place where her faith and mental health needs […]
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Beauty beyond comprehension

By Fr. Rich Miserendino
Jn 16:12-15 At first glance, our Gospel for this Trinity Sunday seems only tangentially related to the mystery and doctrine we celebrate at Mass. For sure, the Trinity makes an appearance — Jesus the Son of God speaks to his disciples, promising the Spirit’s guidance and teaching to know the Father. Thus, all divine Persons […]
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Archbishop who ordained the future Pope Leo XIV a bishop calls for prayer and unity

Archbishop James P. Green may not be a familiar name to American Catholics, but the Philadelphia native has played a significant role on the world stage, including ordaining the future Pope Leo XIV a bishop. Throughout the pontificates of John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis, Archbishop Green, 75, served as papal nuncio to Iceland, […]
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Vincentians are ‘light of Christ to those in need,’ pastors say

Eleven St. Vincent de Paul Society conferences serve those in need at 13 parishes in the diocese, with more conferences anticipated. Through publicized helplines, food pantries and other avenues, conference volunteers, also known as Vincentians, serve neighbors seeking assistance. In one-on-one meetings — face-to-face in their homes when possible — Vincentians listen with empathy and […]

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