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Category: Features

The circle of prayer

Posted on May 15, 2025May 13, 2025 in Features
The circle of prayer

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer Prayer moves in a continuous circle, from God to you, then from you to God. …Read More

Question Box: Who approves Marian apparitions, sites?

Posted on May 8, 2025May 6, 2025 in Features
Question Box: Who approves Marian apparitions, sites?

By Fr. Thom Hennen Question Box Q: Which Marian apparitions has the Church approved? Do Catholics have to believe in …Read More

Experiencing ‘reverse mission’ in a unique way

Posted on May 8, 2025May 6, 2025 in Features
Experiencing ‘reverse mission’ in a unique way

By Kathy Berken On Deck My late cousin Father Henry was a missionary priest for the Redemptorists. Born and raised …Read More

Question Box: Who can be a pope?

Posted on May 1, 2025Apr 29, 2025 in Features
Question Box: Who can be a pope?

Q: Who can be elected Pope? A: Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be a cardinal to …Read More

Question Box: Do we worship the same God?

Posted on Apr 24, 2025Apr 22, 2025 in Features
Question Box: Do we worship the same God?

Q: Do Christians worship the same God as Muslims? A: Yes. Judaism, Christianity and Islam all profess only one God. …Read More

Know that God is always with you

Posted on Apr 24, 2025Apr 22, 2025 in Features
Know that God is always with you

By Jenna Ebener A Reflection In my last article, I wrote about how I instinctively call out to God in …Read More

Henri Nouwen: turn control over to God

Posted on Apr 17, 2025Apr 15, 2025 in Features
Henri Nouwen: turn control over to God

By Hal Green Pondering Prayer Henri Nouwen (1932-1996) was a Dutch Catholic priest, a professor and writer, a theologian, psychologist, …Read More

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