Suffering: Golden Treasures in Disguise
Typically, you know a crucifix is from Spain when there is lots of blood included. We’re used to seeing just…
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What is “Theology of the Body” [& Why Is It Important]?
[Note: This article is the start of an extended series in which I will reflect on, explain, and apply Pope…
Understanding Lenten Practices Through a TOB Lens
I grew up Catholic, doing all the typically Catholic things, whether or not they made sense to me at the…
Armor Up Against Diabolical Identity Theft
It’s popular to have identity theft monitoring services to protect your finances, and credit score from scam artists and hackers…
The Father’s Love Revealed in the Body
Mary laid Jesus in a manger, a feeding trough, as a hint that one day He would be bread for…
Happy Octave of All Saints
The liturgical seasons seem to be flying by as quickly as leaves falling off the trees. While we gear up…
Generosity
What is a gift? Have you ever stopped to think about that? What is it that makes a gift so…
Marian Assumptions
Throughout the ages there have been many assumptions made about the dogma of Mary’s assumption into heaven; including why do…
Feast of John Paul II
On October 22nd, the Church celebrates the feast of St. John Paul II. Like many others, we have been reflecting…