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Cardinal’s new book encourages Catholics to challenge culture

Cardinal’s new book encourages Catholics to challenge culture

In his new book, “Seek First the Kingdom,” Washington Cardinal Donald Wuerl calls on Catholics to seek God’s kingdom and then reflect it in their everyday lives.

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These children’s books would make great Christmas gifts

These children’s books would make great Christmas gifts

Children’s books suitable for Christmas giving

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‘Grace Notes’ is a laugh-out-loud collection of hope

‘Grace Notes’ is a laugh-out-loud collection of hope

Grace Notes by Brian Doyle. Acta Publications. (Chicago, 2011). 148 pp. $14.95.Grace Notes by Brian Doyle. Acta Publications. (Chicago, 2011). 148 pp. $14.95.

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Bout with unemployment offers inspiration

Bout with unemployment offers inspiration

What was Timothy Mullner going to do without his vice-president’s title, a staff to direct and an expense account?

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Account of shrine’s beginnings also tells of U.S. church’s rise

Account of shrine’s beginnings also tells of U.S. church’s rise

In “America’s Church,” Thomas Tweed, a professor of religious studies at the University of Texas in Austin, gives us a long overdue historical overview of the crucial components of American Catholicism that led to the establishment of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington.

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Larson’s ‘In the Garden of Beasts’ sheds new light on Nazi Germany

Larson’s ‘In the Garden of Beasts’ sheds new light on Nazi Germany

Are you a World War II junkie? Love history and politics? Here’s a great read for you.

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Richfield pastor brings East and West together with new prayer book

Richfield pastor brings East and West together with new prayer book

Adding gifts from the Christian East like mystery, contemplation and wisdom to one’s prayer life can bring a new richness and balance to those used to the Western church’s focus on understanding, action and knowledge.

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Wisdom to share

Wisdom to share

Sacrifice.
Integrity.
Respect.
Friendship.
Happiness.

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