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2018-04-30T10:55:54-05:00

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Things Keeping Us Alive, April ’18

Last updated on: April 30, 2018 at 10:55 am By Matt Lafleur

April Fool’s! I mean, Happy Easter! April is almost over, but not yet. So it’s time for me and other sick pilgrims to reflect on the small joys that are keeping us going. Honestly, this post isn’t always simple to write. Personally, I’ve been more focused on surviving monotony than on the little things that make me smile. I’ve been kind of in a funk – so this post is a little late. With the end of April fast approaching,... Read more

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2018-04-27T11:48:47-05:00

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Dark Devotional: Love in the Kingdom of Heaven

Last updated on: April 27, 2018 at 11:48 am By Guest Contributor

I don’t care for the Bible terribly well. Probably because it was held up like an idol in my youth. “To be holy: read your Bible.” “All answers are to be found in the Bible.” “The Bible is infallible and inerrant.” “Good Christians read their Bibles every day.” These are tiresome. But what I do like about the Bible is when it talks about love and the primacy of love. Not once do the authors say, “And God said, ‘my... Read more

2018-04-26T13:29:58-05:00

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You Are Not Alone: Catholic Women’s Real Life Experiences of NFP, Part VII

Last updated on: April 26, 2018 at 1:29 pm By Guest Contributor

In anticipation of the 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae this summer, Sick Pilgrim will be featuring a series of essays on Natural Family Planning, the only acceptable method of achieving or avoiding pregnancy according to the teaching of the Catholic Church. These essays will not present ideological stances or theological arguments, but will simply offer unvarnished testimony from individuals who have used NFP. The struggles and sufferings that NFP carries with it frequently go undiscussed, and we wanted to offer a space... Read more

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2018-04-20T10:53:03-05:00

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Dark Devotional: Shepherds in the Suburbs

Last updated on: April 20, 2018 at 10:53 am By Guest Contributor

Art by the fluffy and sheepish Brian Jocks. ***** If you want get to heaven Over on the other shore Stay out of the way of the blood-stained bandit. Oh, good shepherd, Feed my sheep. One for Paul, One for Silas, One for to make my heart rejoice Can’t you hear my lambs a-callin’? Oh, good shepherd. Feed my sheep. The Bible has a lot to say about shepherds, but I’ve never seen one. What is a shepherd... Read more

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Theresa Marier Weiler

2018-04-16T11:47:20-05:00

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You Are Not Alone: Catholic Women’s Real Life Experiences of NFP, Part V

Last updated on: April 16, 2018 at 11:47 am By Guest Contributor

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2018-04-13T10:18:35-05:00

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Dark Devotional: Let’s Play a Game

Last updated on: April 13, 2018 at 10:18 am By Guest Contributor

Art by the wide-eyed and tearful Brian Jocks. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrified and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Dear Everyone, I would like to propose a game. It has only three rules, which I’ll explain as we go. It will differ slightly depending on our relationship to one another (and we all have a relationship, don’t... Read more

2018-04-11T08:39:12-05:00

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Depression, Survival, and Unlikely Friendships

Last updated on: April 11, 2018 at 8:39 am By Matt Lafleur

“Hey man, just thinking about you. I heard about your wife’s cousin last night, and wanted to remind you that I’m here if you need to talk or hang out sometime. Love you brother.” I sent the text and put my phone facedown on my desk at work. Roony texted back a few minutes later, and we had a brief back-and-forth of messages. Through the text conversation, I learned that his wife’s cousin, who as his good friend, committed suicide.... Read more

2018-04-10T13:04:57-05:00

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You Are Not Alone: Catholic Women’s Real Life Experiences of NFP, Part IV

Last updated on: April 10, 2018 at 1:04 pm By Guest Contributor

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2018-04-06T10:25:37-05:00

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Dark Devotional: On the Outside with Doubting Thomas

Last updated on: April 6, 2018 at 10:25 am By Guest Contributor

During a lockdown, all of the doors inside and outside of the school are locked. No one is allowed to leave or enter the school building. School shootings are rare, but scary as hell, so we take precautions to prevent them, as we should. My own children attend our local public schools, so far without incident. But as rare as they are, school shootings can happen anywhere. Like the small, rural school district adjacent to ours. Last fall, a high school student... Read more

2018-04-06T11:03:28-05:00

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You Are Not Alone: Catholic Women’s Real Life Experiences of NFP, Part III

Last updated on: April 6, 2018 at 11:03 am By Guest Contributor

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