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The Holy Family, Model for Holy Families

Last updated on: January 4, 2024 at 8:45 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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The Holy Family is a model for holy families. We need to commit to building a culture of family in a hostile world. Within the Octave of Christmas, we celebrate the Holy Family. This helps us deepen our understanding of these three persons and how they intervened in salvation history. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph lived in a special way that changed the course of history forever. It invites us as well to meditate on the importance of family as the... Read more

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We Must Do 3 Things to Hear God, Says Pope Francis

Last updated on: January 4, 2024 at 8:45 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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We must do 3 things to hear God. Pope Francis gave his annual Christmas Greetings to the Roman Curia. I always love reading this speech, because it often serves as a type of “State of the Union” Address from the Pope to the governing body of the Church. The Curia is made up of the officials from the various Dicasteries (formerly Congregations) and other organizations based in Vatican City-State. Pope Francis proposes 3 actions that we need to hear God,... Read more

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Pope Francis Wants a Welcoming Church

Last updated on: January 4, 2024 at 8:45 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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Pope Francis wants a welcoming Church. But he did not just change the Catholic doctrine on same-sex unions. Much confusion surrounds the latest declaration from the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith. A declaration sets a truth as something firmly taught. It emanates from the Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith, so it has to be important. Often, such documents would have at least one degree of separation from the Holy Father. In this case, however, due to... Read more

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Blessing Same-Sex Unions? 5 Things to Keep in Mind

Last updated on: January 4, 2024 at 8:45 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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The Dicastery of the Doctrine of the Faith has published a declaration Fiducia Supplicans, clarifying reflections the Pope had made earlier this year regarding the possibility of blessing same-sex unions. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has left it very clear that “The Church’s teaching on marriage has not changed.” There are five things to keep in mind. 1. Context of the Dubia This document is written as an opportunity to take up once again the response to the... Read more

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Can Catholics Do Yoga?

Last updated on: January 4, 2024 at 8:45 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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A common question I get in Pasadena is, “Father, can Catholics do yoga?” I am always a little hesitant to answer. It seems like such an innocuous practice. People do it for health, for balance. It can’t be that bad, right? I hesitate because I feel that the answer is not as simple and straightforward as the question purports to be. There are a few things to keep in mind. Yoga is essentially a religious practice, with health benefits. It... Read more

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It’s Not All About Me – a Late Advent Reflection

Last updated on: January 4, 2024 at 8:45 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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When my mom turned forty, someone gave her a t-shirt that read “it’s all about me.” She received the gift, of course, but then she proceeded to make of it a life lesson for all of us kids. She said that she wanted to adjust it and write a bit “NOT” in the middle of the phrase. “Life is NOT all about me.” Even my life is not all about me. It was a profound lesson, one lived out very... Read more

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3 Takeaways from 2023 at the Newman Center Pasadena

Last updated on: January 4, 2024 at 8:45 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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What are the 3 takeaways from 2023 at the Newman Center Pasadena? 2023 has been characterized by community, formation, and service at the Newman Center in Pasadena. It is encouraging to see how God is working through the students and young adults who participate in the activities here. The importance of community, formation, and service are the 3 takeaways from 2023. Community Christ builds community. I have been impressed with how the groups are growing. Our campus minister, Jerome, has... Read more

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5 Keys to Celebrate Blessings in Your Marriage

Last updated on: February 23, 2024 at 10:01 pm By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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God wants us to be happy. This is why he sends us his blessings. A synonym for happiness within Christianity is holiness. God calls us all to be holy, which is to be ultimately happy. So, it makes sense that the Bible speaks about several life situations that are very relatable to our final happiness. Marriage is a basic human experience and figures largely in the Bible. “I don’t believe the Bible was ever intended to be a marriage book,... Read more

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Experience Joy to Understand Christmas

Last updated on: January 4, 2024 at 8:45 am By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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Pure joy What am I truly looking for? When is the last time you experienced joy? I invite you to think back over the last week and see times that you have seen other people experience joy. It may be hard for some of us. Personally, I can think of the face of a toddler who was sharing Sees’ candies with me. Really, I did not want any more chocolate, but her engaging smile and obvious joy won me over.... Read more

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God’s Plan for Marriage: Friendship and Love

Last updated on: February 23, 2024 at 10:01 pm By Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, LC

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Friendship and Love Friendship and love go together. What can a priest say about marriage? Well, I suppose that if you are here, you assume that he has some light to shed on the subject. I don’t know if you have a movie that has impacted you, even affecting your life decisions. I pretty much always wanted to be a priest. And I grew up, reading lots of saints’ stories. I was close to several priests, and some were excellent.... Read more

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