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Think You’ve Got it Rough?
My trip to the Philippines with Catholic Relief Services has made me resolve never to complain again about what I don’t have. Here’s why.
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Are you free from idolatry?
Are you free from idolatry? Pope Francis asked that of his listeners this morning during his daily Mass homily as Casa Santa Marta. He asked those present three questions. First, “Do I give?” Second, “How much do I give?” Third, “How do I give?” Those trapped in idolatry cannot give Read more
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Busted Halo with Fr. Dave Dwyer – Tonight!
Friends, Join us at Busted Halo tonight, Wednesday, October 14 at 7:30pmCST. I’ll be chatting with Fr. Dave Dwyer about Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: A Living Novena. I promise it will be a lively exchange! Listen live here.
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The Promised Surprise: Pilgrimage to Italy for the Year of Mercy
On my Facebook page, I promised that I had some exciting news to share on October 8. Well, here it is. You are invited to join Fr. Ryan Pruess and myself on a Spirit-filled pilgrimage to Italy for the Year of Mercy! “Mercy, Saints, and the Eucharist” September 1-12, 2016. Read more
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Day 9 – Novena to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
Day Nine Meditation Affliction is hard to bear because it reminds us that we are weak and dependent. It makes us feel helpless. It can wear us down to the point that we almost don’t want to care anymore. This is especially true when we suffer from an affliction that has Read more
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UPDATED: Iowa, here I come!
I’m SO looking forward to my appearance in Iowa this weekend! Some corrections and further information have been brought to my attention, and so I’m sharing them with you here: We WELCOME you to join us from the tri-state area to hear guest keynoter, Marge Fenelon, address us at 10 Read more
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Day 8 – Novena to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots
Day Eight Meditation Envy and pride are as easy to fall into as they are dangerous. They’re so dangerous, in fact, that they are two of what the Church refers to as the seven capital sins. These sins are so-called because they engender other sins and vices. The five other Read more