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2013-11-25T13:09:01-05:00

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VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Serving the Poor at Thanksgiving & Beyond

Last updated on: November 25, 2013 at 1:09 pm By Tony Rossi

In this week’s reflection, Father Jonathan Morris shares a personal story about the example his parents set every year on Thanksgiving in regard to serving the poor. He then offers three simple pieces of advice on how we can serve the poor in our lives on a regular basis, not just on holidays. Read more

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2014-12-23T19:47:24-05:00

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Jim Caviezel: “I Look for Redeemable Stories”

Last updated on: December 23, 2014 at 7:47 pm By Tony Rossi

Yesterday, EWTN’s World Over Live with Raymond Arroyo aired an interview with “Person of Interest” star Jim Caviezel about his work on the hit series, what he thinks about his character John Reese, how his faith influences the characters he chooses, and why he sees high school football coach Bob Ladouceur, who he plays in the upcoming film “When the Game Stands Tall,” as a positive role model. Specifically, Caviezel says that he likes playing characters that are redeemable –... Read more

2015-01-09T14:18:32-05:00

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Tim Conway’s Hilarious (and Spiritual) Life

Last updated on: January 9, 2015 at 2:18 pm By Tony Rossi

You should always follow your mother’s advice. Well, almost always. Consider this story that actor and comedian Tim Conway shared in his recent “Christopher Closeup” interview and in his new memoir, “What’s So Funny? My Hilarious Life.” During his third year starring in the 1960’s hit sitcom “McHale’s Navy,” Tim got a call from his mother Sophia in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. She told him, “Ken Shutts down at the hardware store is taking on new help. You know him rather... Read more

2013-11-18T14:21:17-05:00

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VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris with One Simple Principle to Improve Your Marriage

Last updated on: November 18, 2013 at 2:21 pm By Tony Rossi

In this week’s reflection from Father Jonathan Morris, he notes that he was blessed to perform many weddings while serving as a parish priest at Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral in lower Manhattan. After a year or two, some of these same couples started coming back to him for help in dealing with their first problems. Based on those experiences, Father Jonathan now offers one simple piece of advice in the video below that will improve anyone’s marriage, a piece of... Read more

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2013-11-18T09:30:00-05:00

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Meat, Potatoes, Love and Action

Last updated on: November 18, 2013 at 9:30 am By Tony Rossi

“It gives you meat along with the potatoes.” No, that’s not a comment from a waiter describing a meal. Rather, it’s a compliment I received from a man who enjoys our annual “Three Minutes a Day” book. He called our office a few months ago to say that the stories and reflections in the books provide him with entertainment, inspiration, and substance. Or “meat along with the potatoes.” That qualifies as one of the most clever compliments I’ve heard, and... Read more

2014-12-23T19:48:43-05:00

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“This is What an Intelligent, Engaged Woman of the Church Looks Like”

Last updated on: December 23, 2014 at 7:48 pm By Tony Rossi

In June 2012, I interviewed Kara Eschbach and Janet Sahm about their start-up venture called “Verily,” a new magazine that promised to introduce fresh conversations for real women. A little over a year later, “Verily” has garnered an impressive amount of mainstream attention, including an endorsement from Queen Latifah on her talk show. Why? Because “Verily” shows models the way they are instead of photoshopping out what the modeling industry considers to be flaws and imperfections. The magazine is also... Read more

2014-12-23T19:49:15-05:00

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Jennifer Lawrence Cuts Through Security Barrier to Talk with Girl in Wheelchair

Last updated on: December 23, 2014 at 7:49 pm By Tony Rossi

Among the most popular posts I’ve written in my nearly two years of blogging here at Patheos are ones about actors Christian Bale and Jennifer Lawrence. Bale is known for quietly visiting children who are sick to add a little light to their days – and Lawrence remains close to her longtime friend with Down Syndrome. Therefore, when I read the title of The Anchoress’s piece “Jennifer Lawrence is a Class Act,” I had to go see what the actress... Read more

2013-11-13T09:24:55-05:00

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Build a Marriage That Taps Into God’s Love

Last updated on: November 13, 2013 at 9:24 am By Tony Rossi

“This is a generation that has a real fear about making marriage work, and they’re hungry to figure out how to do it so they don’t end up making the same mistakes they see everyone else making and experiencing that agonizing pain.” That “agonizing pain” is divorce, and marriage counselors Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak say they’ve had many couples approach them for help because they want to avoid the devastating break-ups they witnessed among their own parents, family members... Read more

2013-11-12T09:56:16-05:00

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VIDEO: Father Jonathan Morris on Loving Others as Christ Would Love Them

Last updated on: November 12, 2013 at 9:56 am By Tony Rossi

In this week’s reflection, Father Jonathan Morris examines the Christian call to love others as Christ loves them. Father Jonathan acknowledges that this is especially difficult when we cross paths with people in our daily lives who aren’t easy to love or even like. That’s why he offers advice on how we can look at these people in a new way – a way that allows us to see them as children of God. RELATED: Seeing Christ in Others Read more

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2014-12-23T19:49:39-05:00

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Soldier Returning from Afghanistan Meets Baby Daughter for First Time

Last updated on: December 23, 2014 at 7:49 pm By Tony Rossi

Captain William Lotts was deployed to Afghanistan when his wife Brittany was 15 weeks pregnant. As a result, he missed the birth of his daughter Finley this past July. Brittany prayed for her husband’s safe return, especially in light of the fact that he held the dangerous job of clearing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) from roads there. That prayed-for reunion and father-daughter meeting finally happened, and ABC News’s “Good Morning America” was there to capture it all. The video offers... Read more

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