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Shepherd or judge? A tale of two sacraments

When I made my first confession, I clutched an index card with sweaty palms. On one side, I'd copied the act of contrition, dutifully memorized -- but what if I tripped up in the heat of the moment? On the reverse was a detailed list of my sins, anxiously scribbled lest I miss one.
Sunday Scriptures

Good gifts of the Spirit

One of the true blessings in my life was spending my high school years at our former archdiocesan minor seminary, Nazareth Hall. Not only did I, as a working-class kid, get a classical college-prep education from dedicated priests and laymen and laywomen, but I was welcomed into a group of young men who over the years formed a genuine community.
From the Pope

St. Joseph teaches fatherly love in ‘orphaned’ world, pope says

As the foster father of Jesus, St. Joseph is an example of the need for loving fathers and mothers in "an age of notorious orphanhood," Pope Francis said.
From the Pope

Even when rejected, God seeks out his children, pope says

Christians can rest assured that even when they feel unworthy, God is a good shepherd who goes in search of them, Pope Francis said.
From the Pope

Pope: Eat, give gifts, be ‘merry’ this Christmas, but don’t forget Jesus

Pope Francis asked people to celebrate a "real Christmas" by recognizing Jesus in their lives and cultivating peace in their hearts.
From the Pope

Worst poverty is lack of faith, no meaning in life, pope says

There is no greater poverty than a life without faith in God, Pope Francis said in a recent message.
From the Pope

Jesus wants disciples who serve, not dominate others, pope says

Jesus showed that greatness comes from serving others, Pope Francis said.
Catholic Watchmen

Men need to pray and lead rosaries

Amid the normalcy of Jewish life in the hidden years of our Lord with the Holy Family, the prayer and worship life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph no doubt was as divine as it gets.
Sunday Scriptures

In silence, Jesus; in service, peace

In early August, I flew to San Diego to attend my nephew’s graduation from the U.S. Marine Corps. It was really special seeing him after 12 weeks of basic training, especially since I was not able to be present when he left home in April. His commencement reminded me of all those who honorably serve our nation to help maintain peace and order for the sake of the common good.
Cuppa Joe

Joseph, virginal father of Jesus

When asked to speak on the virginity of St. Joseph, I tried to convince Deacon Dan Gannon to switch talks. Deacon Gannon’s talk “Wonder 9: Patron of a Happy Death” (Nov. 2) will be at the Carondelet Center, which the Sisters of St. Joseph own, and I worked as a nursing supervisor at the retirement home of the sisters for years. I have been with many sisters as they experienced a happy death. But, alas, Deacon Gannon did not want to give up a happy death for virginity.
Simple Holiness

Obedience to God’s will

As Catholics, we have a beautiful intercessor, the Virgin Mary, to whom we pray for protection and guidance. During the month of May, one of the two months in which Mary is particularly honored, we ask that her gentle, loving voice help us know the way we are to go in life.
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Obedience to God’s will

As Catholics, we have a beautiful intercessor, the Virgin Mary, to whom we pray for protection and guidance. During the month of May, one of the two months in which Mary is particularly honored, we ask that her gentle, loving voice help us know the way we are to go in life.
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