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Category: Features

Generosity: it’s not for the faint of heart

Posted on Sep 14, 2023Sep 12, 2023 in Features
Generosity: it’s not for the faint of heart

By Kathy Berken On Deck The word “generosity” was first recorded in the 15th century and comes from the Latin …Read More

Question Box: Can nonbelievers be saved?

Posted on Sep 7, 2023Sep 5, 2023 in Features
Question Box: Can nonbelievers be saved?

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box If someone does not believe that Jesus died on the cross for our sins …Read More

‘Feels Like Home’ – a good guide about the call to religious life

Posted on Aug 31, 2023Aug 29, 2023 in Features
‘Feels Like Home’ – a good guide about the call to religious life

By Barb Arland-Fye Book Review “Feels Like Home: A Single Catholic Woman’s Guide to Religious Life in the U.S.” By …Read More

Expressions of kindness are like a glimpse of heaven

Posted on Aug 31, 2023Aug 29, 2023 in Features
Expressions of kindness are like a glimpse of heaven

By Jenna Ebener A Reflection When I was in Belize in June, one thing that really stood out to me …Read More

The joy of Called and Gifted

Posted on Aug 31, 2023Aug 29, 2023 in Features
The joy of Called and Gifted

By Melissa Shreiner Called and Gifted Our God is a God of surprises. He blesses us with special gifts that we …Read More

Question Box: Responding to distractions in prayer

Posted on Aug 24, 2023Aug 22, 2023 in Features
Question Box: Responding to distractions in prayer

By Father Thom Hennen Question Box Q: How should I deal with distractions in prayer? When I am praying the …Read More

A Good Shepherd: New biography about Cardinal Francis George of Chicago

Posted on Aug 24, 2023Aug 22, 2023 in Features
A Good Shepherd: New biography about Cardinal Francis George of Chicago

By Tim Walch Book Review “Glorifying Christ: The Life of Cardinal Francis E. George, OMI.” By Michael R. Heinlein. Foreword …Read More

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