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August 25, 2016

His Father is our Father

In a Gospel passage a few weekends ago at Sunday Mass, we heard the fascinating words of our Lord teaching his disciples how to pray. His first word to them, in the Gospel of Luke is simply "Father."I find it amazing and providential, each summer it seems, that so often

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August 25, 2016

Retired Pope Benedict says it was his ‘duty’ to resign from papacy

Retired Pope Benedict XVI said he felt a “duty” to resign because of his declining health and the rigorous demands of papal travel.

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August 25, 2016

CRS staffer recalls Mother Teresa’s joy, humility and can-do spirit

“She got love and respect from all people of all faiths,” Sean Callahan said.

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August 25, 2016

Movie Review: ‘War Dogs’

Two young Florida men become improbable arms merchants in “War Dogs”.

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August 25, 2016

Mother Teresa’s legacy visible at Baltimore’s Gift of Hope

“She always gave you all of her attention if you talked to her – she was fully present," Sister Christea said.

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August 25, 2016

Countdown to the canonization of Mother Teresa: Our encounter with the saint

Blessed Mother Teresa (1910-1997)Tomorrow (August 26) is the 106th anniversary of the birth of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning founder of the Missionaries of Charity. This tiny nun, who died at age 87, has inspired countless generations of people all over the world, both Christians and non-Christians alike,

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August 25, 2016

On My Mind (Vol. 4)

---1---Here I am trying to get back into this weekly feature I dreamed up when I started the blog. I’ve made myself a nice little template to use every week and I’ve come up with a shiny new image to include in it. Also, school is right around the corner,

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August 24, 2016

Squeezing every last drop out of summer vacation

School starts for our sons on Monday. At this point, I wouldn't say we are counting down to the first day of school. Instead, we are avoiding talking about school and making the most of this time.Now and then I mention that we might want to think of getting on a

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August 24, 2016

Olympics showed we are all one

We have allowed even our religions to become reasons to divide us. Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could all at least agree on one religious belief that God created humans in his own image and likeness?

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