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By James R. A. Merrick, Ph.D. April 9, 2021 Source They taught me to pursue a “personal relationship” with Jesus Christ. They said I had to avoid the use of lifeless objects like crucifixes, statues, and even the Eucharist. If these objects were not overtly idolatrous, to my Protest...

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By Will Wright Source Before diving in to my reflection, I invite you to please watch this short film (2 minutes, 40 seconds) produced by Blackstone Films. It is a fantastic message for Catholic fathers about their importance from www.strongcatholicdad.com.  Like Son The About se...

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By Becky Roach Source This beautiful glimpse into the life of St. Faustina is a clip from the award-winning movie Faustina: The Apostle of Divine Mercy, recently released by Ignatius Press.  The film is based on St.Faustina’s “Diary” and tells the story of the Po...

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by Bishop Robert Barron April 13, 2021 Source Premier Christian Radio in the UK just sponsored a survey that investigated how the COVID crisis has affected religious beliefs and attitudes. There were three major findings—namely, that 67% of those who characterize themselves as “reli...

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Father Raymond J. de Souza March 31, 2021 Source A reflection on St. Joseph by Father Raymond de Souza for your Holy Week contemplations. In his apostolic letter for the beginning of the Year of St. Joseph, Pope Francis cites Polish author Jan Dobraczyński. The Holy Father explains that his ...

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The first of several reflections on St. Joseph by Father Raymond de Souza for your Holy Week contemplations. Father Raymond J. de Souza March 30, 2021 Source In his apostolic letter for the beginning of the Year of St. Joseph, Pope Francis cites Polish author Jan Dobraczyński. The Holy Fathe...

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Fr. Justin Braun Published: March 19, 2021 Source In this year of St. Joseph called for at the universal level of the Church by Pope Francis and locally by Bishop Joseph Strickland, we are being invited to familiarize ourselves with the person of Joseph, to ask his intercession more frequently,...

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Bishop Joseph E. Strickland Published: March 28, 2021 Source I was pleased to be invited to reflect on Holy Week, the week of weeks for us as Catholics. Beginning with Passion, or Palm, Sunday, and continuing until the Lord’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday, these days are truly sacred to u...

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By Becky Roach Source Good Friday is the most solemn day of the year for Christians. This is the day when we remember Christ’s death on the cross for us. We remember the suffering He endured for our sake. We are reminded of the depths of His love for us. Do not let Good Friday go by as ...

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By Teresa Darby March 9, 2021 Original Article When can I enter and see the face of God? (Psalm 42:3) An opportunity to experience the sacred art of icon writing is finally available for East Texans. Typically, we glance at icons with the impression that it is just another picture. However, ...

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