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September 17, 2013

A Look Inside Lumen Fidei – Year of Faith Talk

I. Introduction I’ve decided to speak this evening for a time on Pope Francis’ new encyclical on faith called, “Lumen Fidei”, “The Light of Faith.” As you may know, it was largely completed by Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Francis, without hesitation, made it his own and issued it under his own name. In a sense,...
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Mass for the Memorial of Saint Robert Bellarmine

I. Introduction What a joy it is for me to return here to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, which holds so many wonderful memories for me, and I’m grateful to you, Msgr. Rossi, for the kind invitation to celebrate this Mass. On a personal note, Saint Robert Bellarmine, whose feast...
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Weekly Wonder Tech: Audible (and a bonus Audiobook review)

 Despite having two degrees in English, it’s rare that I find the time to read. Chasing after two boys and their messes; planning lessons, teaching and grading; and of course, commuting, all take up a great deal of my time. Thanks to Audible, I’m able to enjoy a good book
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35-mile walk to raise pro-life awareness

UPDATE: EVENT POSTPONED Forty years after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade decision legalized abortion throughout the country, hundreds of pilgrims are expected to walk in support of life.
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Red Hot Mamas frank – but lighthearted – about menopause

Wearing feather boas, crimson dresses and high heels, leaders kicked off the year’s inaugural Red Hot Mamas meeting with music.
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On Overcoming Adversity with Complete Trust in God

“Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless.God is merciful and will hear your prayer.""In my greatest sufferings, it seems to me that I no longer have a mother on this earth, but a very compassionate one in Heaven."-Words of Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (1887-1968) It’s only Tuesday, but it
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How to survive living in your parents’ house with your family in tow

When I was single, I moved back into my parents’ house a few times, and it was always wonderful.This time—when our house sold quickly and we didn’t have a new one yet—was different. I didn’t just come with my boxes of stuff. I brought my husband and our two adorable,
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