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Lord, Make Me an Amateur Catholic

"Really?" That's my grandson's new response to any parental pronouncement. It's time... read more

Praying for St Lucy's . . . and...

What does it mean to provide a Catholic education? What are the... read more

Francis and Francis and Dr Kueng and All:...

A big week in the Church and the world: too big to... read more

Dearest Pope Francis . . . Snap Out...

I love you dearly, Holy Father. But there's no denying you're overdue... read more

Pope and African Bishops to Cardinal Kasper: "Can...

Presented for your consideration: Pope Francis has named Cardinal Robert Sarah of... read more

Brittany and Lauren: A Diptych for the Dying

Over this weekend of saints and souls, Brittany Maynard, diagnosed with inoperable... read more

A Musical Birthday Card to (and from) St...

I am disturbed. I am affrighted. And I suspect I'm not alone.... read more

Thanks, Catholic News Service, But No Thanks

As Deacon Greg Kandra reports at The Deacon's Bench, Catholic News Service... read more

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