The practice of giving blessings is an important one theologically and for our community life together. In the act of …
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The practice of giving blessings is an important one theologically and for our community life together. In the act of …
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In a multi-tasking, stressful and just overall busy life, the gentle sound of the beads of my rosary leaving my pocket has become …
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Author's Note: I am writing from my perspective as a priest, but many lay leaders provide meaningful pastoral care, even in the …
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To download this beautiful resource for households that supports the celebration of Christmas at home as a PDF, click …
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To download this beautiful resource for households that supports the celebration of Advent at home as a PDF, click …
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Simple, routine family prayer practices remind us of who we are, create belonging and an environment of emotional and spiritual …
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It has been a good and joyful thing to watch laypeople and priests and deacons lead Compline and other daily offices across the …

Saints Like Us My personal hero/guiding saint is Mr. Fred Rogers of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood fame. He was an ordinary, modern …
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May we come to live in justice and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. For Those who are Angry and Outraged, and Those …

If you are a craftsman . . . only look at your tools, your needle, your thimble, your beer barrel, your articles of trade, your …
