Learning the power and wisdom of the cross

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In the Greco-Roman world, the cross was an instrument of torture and oppression. Romans used the cross to punish their enemies, but also to...

Set ablaze: An adolescent’s reflection and the power of purpose

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Teenage parishioners are most known for their car washes, fundraising efforts, setting up and breaking-down events or their works of service within parish life....

Good Friday

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A few weeks ago, I was blessed to be the director of the diocesan YES! retreat weekend. YES! is a weekend retreat for high school-age...

Pope Francis reminds we are all part of the same family

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March 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ pontificate. It is too soon to estimate the historical impact of Pope Francis on the...

Lenten self-help or Lenten denial of self?

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One day, my family and I were playing with magnatiles and blocks. I told my kids that I was going to build a massive...

Treat yourself

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This fall I decided to go back to college to get a certificate in Thanatology. I thought one class a semester would not be...

A joyful, Christ-centered role model

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The Catholic Church faces tremendous challenges in these times. Scandal, division, corruption, money, lack of faith and understanding, and secularism. These are among the...

Jesus the Great Optometrist: Perspective is everything

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From the Cradle to the Cross is a painting by a person whose life was scattered instantly in an accident. This person, a National...

New year, best me

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Happy New Year! It is that time of year again when the gyms are full, diet companies are in the black, and many people...

Don’t dive in the shallow end: Surface level relationships

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When I was younger, I wanted to make friends so desperately that I would compromise good judgment. At the public pool one day I...

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