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I Will Go

Published January 31, 2018 • Written by Norine Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

Nine months after I had lost the ability to stand, walk, drive and care for myself or my family because illness damaged my left vestibular nerve, I have graduated from neurological physical therapy.   I am blessed that I had a very good therapist. She has a doctorate in the field. She would encourage me… [Read More]

Written by Norine Shaivitz • Published January 31, 2018

Would You Walk Away?

Published December 7, 2016 • Written by Norine Shaivitz Filed Under: Blog

The woman serving as extraordinary minister reached into the ciborium and grabbed a host. At that moment, something white seemed to fly out. We both saw it. It flew off, falling to my left, her right. We looked at each other. “Body of Christ,” she said. “Amen,” I said, and I received on my tongue… [Read More]

Written by Norine Shaivitz • Published December 7, 2016

Finding God, Funny Times, and Failing Health (Review: “Operating on Faith”)

Published August 2, 2016 • Written by Lindsay Wilcox Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Marriage and Love, Reviews, Young Adult

I tend not to like vignette-style books. I never did like The House on Mango Street, critical acclaim and racially diverse protagonist notwithstanding. I do, however, enjoy stories of young adults living the Catholic life with joy, not bitterness. It’s refreshing, and it’s my reality. With a lighthearted approach in mind, I read Operating on… [Read More]

Written by Lindsay Wilcox • Published August 2, 2016

How Hormonal Birth Control Screwed Up My Life, and Is Screwing Up Yours, Too

Published March 31, 2014 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog, Family, Marriage and Love, World and News, Young Adult

I know what you’re thinking, “Oh, here we go again, another crazy Catholic lady harping on why birth control is evil…” While I may be crazy and Catholic (the two are not mutually exclusive), I’m not here to write about the moral and theological evils of birth control. So, you can chillax, friend. Calm yourself…. [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published March 31, 2014

When to Receive the Anointing of the Sick

Published August 1, 2013 • Written by Cristina Almanza Filed Under: Faith

One of the seven sacraments that is the least talked about is the Anointing of the sick. The Anointing of the sick is especially intended for those who are baptized Catholic and are ill physically and/or emotionally. “It is especially intended to strengthen those who are being tried by an illness.” (CCC 1511) The Priest… [Read More]

Written by Cristina Almanza • Published August 1, 2013

Two Guys a Girl and a Catholic Podcast Episode 57: The Chupacabra Next Door

Published June 8, 2012 • Written by 2GGCP Filed Under: Two Guys, a Girl and a Catholic Podcast

Episode 57   Feedback: bluelaurels Laura Gonzalez @AustinCathMedia sometimes when I’m dtwn I stop & wave at bubble cams on 6th to mess with/make some cop’s day. Depends on their mood. #2ggcp   Current Events: Time to get get healthy? Chris – Diet NY Bans Sodas over 16oz Disney sets new standards for food ads… [Read More]

Written by 2GGCP • Published June 8, 2012

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