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Faith at Home

How long, O Lord?

When my Uncle Jim was murdered, I wondered if this is what it would take for every American to care about gun violence: to lose someone they loved.

Speaking of resurrection

We don't talk enough about resurrection.

How to work for mercy at home

We tend to look outside our walls to ask how we can help. Where are the hungry or homeless in our community? How can we care for those in poverty or prison?

What would God do?

Tonight the news is swirling from the radio as I cook dinner. Is the world on the brink of war? I stir and fret, trying to pray.

Is your parish family-friendly?

Who doesn't want the Church to grow or the next generation of Catholics to embrace a deep love for their faith? One simple way we can do this is by asking how our parishes are welcoming to families -- of all ages, abilities, shapes and sizes.

Shepherd or judge? A tale of two sacraments

When I made my first confession, I clutched an index card with sweaty palms. On one side, I'd copied the act of contrition, dutifully memorized -- but what if I tripped up in the heat of the moment? On the reverse was a detailed list of my sins, anxiously scribbled lest I miss one.

‘Tis the season to wait

"Wait for me!" Our 4-year-old runs after his big brothers, coat flapping and boots thumping. As I watch the kids race through the yard, his words echo memories of Decembers past when I waited for a new baby.

This holiday season, remember it’s not about you

Remember last year when we wanted nothing more than to celebrate with family and friends like usual?
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