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August 26, 2016

Funeral Homily for Aunt Lois; St. Augustine Church; Jeffersonville, Indiana

I. Introduction First, a word about names. Almost everyone outside the family knew my aunt as “Mary Lou” – but her family members called her “Lois” or “Aunt Lois”. I’m not sure about this, how all this came about; it’s just a fact. So, if during my homily I lapse into calling her “Lois”, please...
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Godparents: chosen by God

I wish I could say we thought long and hard about choosing godparents for each of our children, but it’s simpler than that. Before our babies are even born, we know instinctively who we will choose. It’s almost as if God whispers their names in our ears and
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Godparents: chosen by God

I wish I could say we thought long and hard about choosing godparents for each of our children, but it’s simpler than that. Before our babies are even born, we know instinctively who we will choose. It’s almost as if God whispers their names in our ears and
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Catholic educators begin school year with prayer and call to spiritual renewal

The Catholic Schools Convocation attracted 1,400 teachers and administrators to the Seton Shrine in Emmitsburg.
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