Philippine nun: DiCaprio’s speech reflects churches’ concern on resources

Be like Leonardo DiCaprio.” That was the call of Sister Aloha Vergara, who praised DiCaprio’s speech at the Feb. 28 Academy Awards.~ By Catholic News ServiceMANILA, Philippines – “Be like Leonardo DiCaprio.”Ucanews.com reported that was the call of Sister Aloha Vergara of the Handmaids of the House of God, who said DiCaprio’s speech at the...
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7 Quick Takes: Celebrating our steel anniversary, car shenanigans, a visit with Pete the Cat, lessons from soccer photos, and my new purse

Last week John and I celebrated 11 years of marriage. The traditional gift for 11 years is steel. But in our household the traditional gift for 11 years is looking at each other the night before and saying, “Oh my goodness, what is tomorrow? Please tell me you didn’t get me
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Praying, and hoping, for peace in Jerusalem’s Old City

Following a week of violence, parishioners of St. Saviour Church in the Old City of Jerusalem came to Mass Oct. 19 to pray.
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7 Quick Takes Friday: The trick-or-treat, smell my pumpkin cookies, give me a blimp poem edition

Today is the day of Halloween parties. I’m helping with one in kindergarten, attending one with our children at our friends’ house in the evening, and then rounding out the day with a final party with John in the evening.Yes, I’ll be in costume. No, I won’t tell you what mine
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7 Quick Takes Friday: Solving mysteries, genius baby clothes, the best place for dinner, a first fishing rod, Pete the Cat’s visit, and a dragon delivery

A few days ago I wrote about my frantic search for our younger son’s baptism photo and I referred to the “anonymous family member or friend” who had taken it. That’s my thumb covering our son’s face, just to add to the general confusion. The actual photo
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7 Quick Takes Friday: How to survive a blizzard, a lost tooth, fishy valentines, why I actually ironed, and how you know you have a fantastic sitter

Have I mentioned that it snowed last weekend? The snow is still here, although most of it has been shoved aside. Here are a few tips on how to survive a blizzard:Bake cookies.Live close to a teenager with a snow clearing business.If it’s too cold for outdoor play or you’re
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