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We Went Away Sad

Published June 20, 2018 • Written by Norine Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

“Jesus, looking at him, loved him and said to him, ‘You are lacking in one thing. Go, and sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven; then, come, follow me.’ At that statement, his face fell, and he went away sad, for he had many possessions (Mark… [Read More]

Written by Norine Shaivitz • Published June 20, 2018

Mercy, Justice, and the Truth (Review: “To Render the Deeds of Mercy”)

Published May 24, 2016 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Reviews

I don’t understand the Jubilee Year of Mercy, but I’m trying to. I love learning, so, as I said on my panel during the ATX Catholic Retreat, I’m taking this year as an opportunity to learn what mercy means. I encounter tons of media already, so my learning mostly consists of keeping my eyes and… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published May 24, 2016

The Mystery of Iniquity – Rejoicing in weakness

Published February 22, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Young Adult

Each Lent it seems I come back to this theme – how do we think about sin and weakness? It’s been helpful for me to examine my own understanding – I can’t make much sense of redemption if I have a distorted view of the sin and weakness that necessitated such a Savior. And an unhealthy view… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published February 22, 2016

5 Ways to Celebrate a Christmas of Mercy

Published December 18, 2015 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Faith

I’m always amazed at the way most people in society are able to recognize the beauty of the celebration of Christmas, regardless of their religious perspectives. People are more open to discussions of morality and even of God. It seems appropriate for the season. This Christmas is unique among our lifetime because it falls within… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published December 18, 2015

Love Seeking Justice and Mercy (Review: “Change of Heart”)

Published June 9, 2015 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Reviews, Social Justice

I do not support the death penalty. I don’t think any Catholic ought to, although I respect the option Catholics have within our tradition to do so. The Catechism of the Catholic Church notes that, in the modern world, sufficient means exist to contain dangerous criminals indefinitely without ending their lives, so the cases in… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published June 9, 2015

Sunday Says – April 12, 2015 – Mass Readings and Reflection

Published April 11, 2015 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Sunday Says

Second Sunday of Easter Sunday of Divine Mercy Lectionary: 44 (NAB Translation) (Jerusalem Bible Translation)   This is the great feast of Mercy which was proclaimed by John Paul II to fulfill the desires of Jesus as expressed to St Faustina. It’s a beautiful day to focus on the Divine Mercy of Jesus that seeks to forgive… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published April 11, 2015

An Open Letter to Angry Christians Against Gay Persons

Published March 16, 2015 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Family, Marriage and Love, Young Adult

Dear Reader, Before I begin, let me start off by explaining what this letter is NOT: It is not meant to be a theology lesson. (For info on the Catholic church’s teaching on gay “marriage”, look here and here.) It is not about the politics around being gay in the US. This letter is simply a reminder that we are… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published March 16, 2015

A Centenarian’s Lesson: Don’t Wait for Tomorrow

Published January 7, 2015 • Written by Adam Shaivitz Filed Under: Faith

Raise your hand if you are a procrastinator. (If you raise your hand later, I’ll understand.) Of all the things we sometimes put off during the course of our lives, there is one thing far more important than anything else that we should never wait to do: follow Christ. Never was this point made more… [Read More]

Written by Adam Shaivitz • Published January 7, 2015

Does Forgiving Always Mean Forgetting?

Published November 19, 2014 • Written by Matt Sullivan Filed Under: Faith, Family

Forgiveness is one of the most difficult admonitions that Christ has given to us.  Its importance is highlighted by the specific reference to forgiving others in the Lord’s Prayer.  The notion of forgiveness has evolved to an idea summarized in the common cliche “forgive and forget”, which in turn tends to bring Christianity within the… [Read More]

Written by Matt Sullivan • Published November 19, 2014

This I Believe* – I Believe in Community

Published June 21, 2013 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog

The human reality of community has been on my mind and heart a lot lately. How we experience community is so foundational to how we experience Church. Pope Francis recently put forth a challenge to each of us: “What do I do to make the Church a community in which everyone feels welcomed and understood, [in which]… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published June 21, 2013

Beauty of Truth Podcast Ep 23 – What is the Purpose of Penance?

Published March 21, 2013 • Written by Beauty Of Truth Podcast Filed Under: Beauty of Truth Podcast

Ep 23 – What is the Purpose of Penance?   Questions 1. How can prayer remedy sin? Penance: Prayer, Fasting, Almsgiving Disordered relationships (attachment to creatures) 2. Didn’t Jesus pay for all of our sins on the cross? 3. How can giving up something we need be good for us? Catechetical Moment CCC #1459  … [Read More]

Written by Beauty Of Truth Podcast • Published March 21, 2013

Getting Over Myself: Battling the Ego in Relationships

Published February 4, 2013 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Marriage and Love, Young Adult

You know that moment when you realize that you’re wrong? You’re looking at someone, or maybe you’re by yourself in the car or at work, and it hits you: you messed up. You made a mistake. You did or didn’t do something, and as a consequence, you’ve hurt someone else. As the reality hits you,… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published February 4, 2013

Beauty of Truth Podcast – Ep 9 What’s the meaning of Baptism?

Published September 19, 2012 • Written by Beauty Of Truth Podcast Filed Under: Beauty of Truth Podcast

Ep 9  What is the meaning of baptism?    Questions What can physical water do for a soul? Why do Catholic baptize babies? If we are baptized, why do we need to go to confession?   Catechetical Moment CCC #1279   Living the Truth How can I live out my baptism?     Hosted by Casey… [Read More]

Written by Beauty Of Truth Podcast • Published September 19, 2012

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