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Keeping the (inner) peace on election day

Published November 8, 2016 • Written by Shawn Rain Chapman Filed Under: Blog

I messaged a friend the other day, “How ARE we going to keep calm on election day?” She wrote back: “I’m going to be drinking! You don’t drink, so you shall have to pray, I suppose. :P” I do plan to pray a lot, in whatever way I can, but most of all, I plan to pray in ways… [Read More]

Written by Shawn Rain Chapman • Published November 8, 2016

Are You At Peace?

Published July 4, 2016 • Written by Robert Lindberg Filed Under: Blog, Faith, Prayer

Are you at peace in the sight of Christ? Am I at peace in the sight of Christ? I remember one time; we had adoration as part of our parish mission. At one point the deacon walked all around the church with the Blessed Sacrament. As Jesus approached me I was filled with an incredible… [Read More]

Written by Robert Lindberg • Published July 4, 2016

The Divine Mercy Image: A Heavenly Sign

Published April 1, 2016 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

Throughout history, Christians have always had a heavenly sign to lead them. Seventeen hundred years ago, the Emperor Constantine’s insignia was the Sign of the Cross from a heavenly sign in the sky, which put a stop to the persecution and martyrdom of Christians. Five hundred years ago the heavenly sign was the image of… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published April 1, 2016

When Everything Falls Apart: A Reflection on the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Published September 17, 2015 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog

Sometimes things just fall apart. No matter how much you prepare yourself, how much planning you do, how much you know or how much you try, everything just falls to pieces before you. Then you are left standing in the rubble, mouth agape, and brain spinning with so many thoughts that none of them come… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published September 17, 2015

Need a Break? Top 3 Sites for Relaxation

Published August 31, 2015 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Social Media and Tech

Are you overwhelmed by work? Exhausted from life’s demands? Maybe you feel frenzied by your list of to-do’s, or super-anxious about an upcoming event. Maybe you’ve just watched/read the news and now you’re in a funk. Sometimes (a lot of times) you need a break. I’d venture to guess that you need more breaks than… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published August 31, 2015

I want you to be MORE than happy

Published July 23, 2015 • Written by Julia Motekaitis Filed Under: Faith, Family

     I find myself thinking and saying to the people I love that “I just want you to be happy.”  Don’t we all want that for the people we care about, and for ourselves? Happiness is a good thing to want for one another.      On the surface, I believe it is good… [Read More]

Written by Julia Motekaitis • Published July 23, 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

Seeds of Peace and Justice

Published June 19, 2014 • Written by Trenton Henrichson Filed Under: Blog, Faith

John 15: 8 This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples. During a recent monologue on the changing situation in Iraq, comedian Jon Stewart lampooned conservative pundits for their use of the phrase “seeds of democracy” to justify the 2003 invasion. I know not everyone will… [Read More]

Written by Trenton Henrichson • Published June 19, 2014

Finding Peace As a Mom of 5

Published October 22, 2013 • Written by Kathryn Whitaker Filed Under: Blog

I’m not sure Hail Mary’s are supposed to be yelled. Perhaps it’s a new way of praying them? For the last several months (years), I’ve struggled with finding peace in multiple areas of my life, at the same time. Maybe that’s my problem. I try to find too much peace, too many places and it’s… [Read More]

Written by Kathryn Whitaker • Published October 22, 2013

#prayforpeace and #fast4syria

Published September 5, 2013 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Blog

“Let the cry for peace ring out in all the world!#prayforpeace” –@Pontifex, Pope Francis, Twitter, September 4, 2013 This past Sunday, September 1, during his Angelus Address, Pope Francis called upon Catholics around the world to observe a day of prayer and fasting for peace in Syria on Saturday, September 7. As Pope Francis made… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published September 5, 2013

Creating Peace in the Home for the After School Frenzy

Published September 5, 2013 • Written by Julia Motekaitis Filed Under: Blog

    “All works of love are works of peace.”  Mother Teresa   Two weeks into the school year, our adjustment has been pretty smooth, save for a few afternoon meltdowns and the obligatory back to school germs. Nevertheless, there’s a natural groove, the kids have been quite happy and we’re feeling abundantly blessed! But… [Read More]

Written by Julia Motekaitis • Published September 5, 2013

Finding Solace in Silence

Published April 22, 2013 • Written by Elizabeth Filed Under: Faith, Young Adult

I’ve never been able to appreciate silence as much as I wished I could. Last week, I spent way too much of my time reading news, refreshing my twitter feed, listening to NPR and the talking heads on the news networks. I blame the overwhelming curiosity on journalism classes and my career choice. With those… [Read More]

Written by Elizabeth • Published April 22, 2013

An Invitation

Published July 31, 2012 • Written by Laura Gonzalez Filed Under: Blog, Faith

  Hey you. Stop. Just stop, and pray. And especially listen. If you didn’t read the rest of this article, got off the computer, and went and just prayed, even for thirty seconds, I would praise God with great thanksgiving. But, nevertheless, I’ll keep writing, just in case you need more convincing. You see, I’ve… [Read More]

Written by Laura Gonzalez • Published July 31, 2012

My Journey with “Financial Peace” from a Catholic Perspective

Published June 29, 2011 • Written by Laura Gonzalez Filed Under: Blog, Reviews

How it started: Back in the first week of April ’11, a company-wide email was sent out at my workplace advertising a new course that was being offered. The program was Dave Ramsey‘s “Financial Peace University,” a 13-week video based personal finance class that would be moderated by a fellow employee on-campus during lunch. Everyone… [Read More]

Written by Laura Gonzalez • Published June 29, 2011

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