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2015-12-26T12:02:20-04:00

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5 Tips: Evangelize Loved Ones This Christmas Season

Last updated on: December 26, 2015 at 12:02 pm By Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble

In a recent study, 47% of the adults surveyed said that they were more open to matters of faith during the Christmas season. The study also found ... Read more

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2015-12-24T10:39:52-04:00

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Take Joy: Christmas Lessons from Books

Last updated on: December 24, 2015 at 10:39 am By Guest Contributor

I asked my friend Monica to write a Christmas post for all of you. I have been friends with Monica for many years. When we were children we would write to each other as if we were the Brontës sisters and would pass a journal back and forth in which we would co-write magical stories about fairies. I hope you enjoy this beautiful piece by a lovely person and a dear friend. Read more

2015-12-23T09:56:34-04:00

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When Christmas Is Difficult

Last updated on: December 23, 2015 at 9:56 am By Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble

Is your Christmas going to be difficult? Do you know someone who is going to have a difficult Christmas? I am praying for you. Pray along with me this prayer that I wrote for those having a difficult Christmas. Read more

2015-12-21T12:11:34-04:00

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A Dark Night: Christmas Letter from Archbishop in Syria

Last updated on: December 21, 2015 at 12:11 pm By Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble

This is a short Christmas letter from Maronite Archbishop Samir Nassar in Syria, translated by Sr. Margaret Charles Kerry, FSP. May we keep these suffering people in our prayers this Christmas. Read more

2015-12-17T21:30:17-04:00

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Texan Priest Gives Amazing Homily Against Hate

Last updated on: December 17, 2015 at 9:30 pm By Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble

Last week I had an experience that has bothered me; it’s bothered me greatly in fact. After placing the Host on the tongue of a Christian, one of our brethren, he stared me, face trembling, and he yelled at me...Read the rest of this amazing homily. Read more

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2015-12-15T22:04:48-04:00

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God Showed Me Mercy Anyway

Last updated on: December 15, 2015 at 10:04 pm By Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble

I believe that this Year of Mercy is going to be a tough year for us all. But amidst the difficulty I believe there will be abundant graces for conversion, our own and the conversion of others. It is a year for the New Evangelization. Read more

2015-12-15T10:25:46-04:00

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Should I Force My Teenager to Go to Mass?

Last updated on: December 15, 2015 at 10:25 am By Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble

"Should I force my teenagers to go to Mass?" There are differing opinions on this question. I am not a psychologist and I am not a parent of teenagers. But based on my experience as a rebellious teen who fell away from the Church when I was fourteen, I feel pretty strongly that... Read more

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The Prodigal You Love: Inviting Loved Ones Back to the Church

2015-12-12T09:36:00-04:00

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12 Reasons Why Our Lady of Guadalupe is the BEST

Last updated on: December 12, 2015 at 9:36 am By Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble

Why do I love this feast so much? Maybe it's because Our Lady of Guadalupe is wearing a maternity belt in the image on the tilma, which shows that she is a pregnant mamma (all while she digs her heel into the head of the serpent...no biggie, all in a day's work for the Mother of God). Or maybe it's because.... Read more

Our Lady of Guadalupe

2015-12-10T12:00:19-04:00

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The Problem of Suffering and Evangelizing Our Loved Ones

Last updated on: December 10, 2015 at 12:00 pm By Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble

I was recently on the Drew Mariani Show to talk about The Year of Mercy and evangelizing our loved ones. Listen to the short 20 minute interview. Read more

The Problem of Suffering

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The Prodigal You Love: Inviting Loved Ones Back to the Church

2015-12-09T15:42:37-04:00

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Father Roderick Explains #YearofMercy in 60 Seconds WITH LEGOS

Last updated on: December 9, 2015 at 3:42 pm By Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble

Father Roderick, social media priest extraordinaire and big kid at heart, has explained the Year of Mercy for those of us with short attention spans (which is all of us these days, am I right?) Read more

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