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St. Anthony and the Eucharist

May our eucharistic Jesus give us that renewed life, and powerfully change and transform us from the inside out.
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Greeting uncertainty with optimism

Uncertainty can be scary. But just because the future is unclear doesn’t mean that what lies ahead is terrible.
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St. Anthony’s feast day, feed the hummingbirds, the perfect egg sandwich, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Even though St. Anthony may have had a way with words, he is quoted as saying, “Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.”
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I am a white mamma of bi-racial children

My husband says I will never understand what it is like to be the only black person in a room, that I will never understand what it is like when strangers look at him a certain way – he’s absolutely right.
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99 Flyswatters on the Wall…

Everyone needs a little project during this stay-at-home time.
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Easy as pie—or prayer

When I feel helpless, I try to pick one thing and do it well. The other night I set everything aside to make a pie.
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Longing for an end to the school year and enjoying some stay-at-home fun (7 Quick Takes)

We are done with school, but school isn’t done with us. That’s been true for weeks, but it’s never been as true as it is today.
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Birthday drive-by collecting donations for St. Philip Neri food pantry

I am honored to be Faith’s godfather, but the roles have been reversed these past few weeks. She has been the one teaching me how to be a good Christian. 
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Remembering Father Hull

Father Hull was an immense storehouse of knowledge and sharp as a tack even as he pushed 100.
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A thank-you to our priests

I have an immense sense of gratitude, especially for our spiritual fathers, who helped keep the flame our faith alive during this time.
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A seed of hope

It brings with it a small reminder to hold onto hope—even when it might seem easier to give up.
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Homemade bread, haircutting goals, a feast day gift, and a wish for a bird (7 Quick Takes)

I almost think it would be worth it to make bread just to fill the house with the scent of bread cooking.
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