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The Incarnation and the Body: What Christmas Teaches Us About the Sacredness of Our Physical Being

Every December, as we kneel before the manger and gaze upon the Infant Christ, we are reminded of a mystery so astounding that even the angels bow in wonder.

Pietra Fitness

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The Incarnation and the Body: What Christmas Teaches Us About the Sacredness of Our Physical Being

Every December, as we kneel before the manger and gaze upon the Infant Christ, we are reminded of a mystery so astounding that even the angels bow in wonder.

Pietra Fitness

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The Blessing No One Wants: From Persecution to Prophetic Witness

Maggie was a good mom. Little Johnny was starting to master addition. Her Kate was getting the hang of spelling compound words like...

James Lee

Spirituality

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The Meaning Behind the Advent Candles and Colors

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, the Church invites us into the quiet beauty of Advent.

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Nurturing Peace

Mae grew up on a ranch in Wyoming. She met her future husband at an FFA convention, waited faithfully for him while he completed his military service...

James Lee

Spirituality

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Blessed are the Pure of Heart, for They Shall See God

Jesus promises, “Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God” (Mt 5:8).Is He exaggerating? Ask Gemma Galgani, Catherine of Siena, Maria Goretti...

James Lee

Spirituality

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Our Lady of Sorrows: How Mary Walks with Us Through Suffering

Mary is often called the Mother of Sorrows—a title that may seem heavy at first glance

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Into the Ocean of Mercy

A long time ago in a land far, far away, Belshazar had a problem. A big problem...

James Lee

Spirituality

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St. Monica and St. Augustine: Praying for Loved Ones Who Wander

Many of us carry quiet heartaches—children who have drifted from the faith, spouses who are indifferent to God, friends who seem lost in the noise of the world.

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Satisfied Hearts

One day Terry was sweeping his floors, getting ready to mop, when the doorbell rang. It was Fr. Sal from down the street. Fr. Sal was bald, walked with a...

James Lee