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Rediscover: prayer with Scripture

March 28, 2014

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Editorials

Our need for a little more mercy

March 27, 2014

Mercy isn’t a popular word in our culture today. “People get what they deserve.” “Payback is sweet.” “I’ll never forgive them for what they’ve done.” These sentiments pervade our politics, our entertainment industry and our own lives.

Focus on Faith

Overcome spiritual blindness: See the world through the eyes of God

March 27, 2014

Midway into the Lenten season, on this fourth Sunday we encounter Jesus healing the blind man.

Local News

Local priests to renew promises at annual Chrism Mass

March 26, 2014

The annual Chrism Mass at which Archbishop John Nienstedt blesses the sacramental holy oils for the upcoming year also serves another essential purpose for priests — renewing the promises they made on their ordination day.

U.S. & World News

Minnesota business owners opposing HHS mandate await Supreme Court decision

March 26, 2014

Owners of eight Minnesota for-profit companies who have filed lawsuits against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services over its contraception mandate have much at stake as the U.S. Supreme Court deliberates on the issue and prepares to rule on two similar cases, expected this summer.

Editorials

Seeking balance in the story of the cosmos

March 13, 2014

More than 30 years after Carl Sagan brought the beauty and wonder of outer space to millions of TV watchers, a new version of the popular “Cosmos” series debuted on several cable channels last Sunday.

Ask Father Mike

Annulment criteria: Did a sacramental marriage exist?

March 13, 2014

What’s the concept of an annulment? It seems like it is just a term for “Catholic divorce.”

Commentary

Like a child: Mindfulness as a way to praise God

February 27, 2014

Since becoming a mom, I’ve discovered that young kids have an astonishing ability to ignore both past and future. They are experts at being totally, completely in the moment.

Lent

Families help the poor through Lenten tradition

February 26, 2014

When William Rohda compares his life to the lives of the poor, the 12-year-old St. Thomas Becket (Eagan) faith formation student finds it easier to consider how he could share what he has with them this Lent.

Lent

Video: Why no meat on Fridays in Lent?

February 25, 2014

Abstinence is one of our oldest Christian traditions.

Local News

Deacon: God gives us what we need to get through difficult times

February 25, 2014

We shouldn’t be surprised when God allows us to experience trials. Instead, we should turn to him humbly and continue living our faith as well or better than we do in good times, Deacon Joseph Michalak said at a Feb. 19 presentation, “Crisis and Difficulty: A Time for Growth.”

Legislative Guide

Capitol concerns – 2014 legislative preview

February 12, 2014

Conscience protections, payday lending reforms among session priorities for Minnesota Catholic Conference

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