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All Souls and All Saints
All Saints and All Souls days embraced by many Catholic cultures, But this season also holds a character of nostalgia and melancholy. The days begin to shorten and the shadows…
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Reclaiming our Baptismal Spirituality
What is the meaning of Lent? It is very likely that the answer to this question, for most people, will have something to do with penance. While penance is a…
Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day actually make a good fit
This year we have the opportunity to celebrate Ash Wednesday on Valentine’s Day, a day in which eros or romantic love and friendship is popularly celebrated. Some people might shrink…
On busyness, work, and leisure
When someone asks me, “how are you doing?” nine out of ten times I reply, somewhat unreflectively, “busy,” or, “very busy!” I’m sure this response is not unfamiliar to most…