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September 14, 2016

Assassinated French priest joins procession of martyrs, pope says

To kill in the name of God is satanic, Pope Francis said at a Mass for a French priest assassinated by youths loyal to the Islamic State.
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How can Catholics relate to Mary?

When Catholics recite the line from the Hail Mary: “Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death,” they do not think of Mary as a goddess with independent power. They know that power comes from her Son. They simply ask her to intercede for them, knowing well that Jesus will honor...
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Former employee gifts Loyola $2 million for science and education scholarships

A planned gift – the largest by an employee in Loyola’s history – will create endowed scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
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What Our Lady of Sorrows might be asking of us

A smiling Mary holding a lively Christ Child is much more appealing to me than Mary holding her Son’s body at the foot of the cross.But although I would prefer to stay with the lighter, joyful images, as time goes on I realize the importance of focusing on how our
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