On March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation, bishops, priests and laypeople throughout the world joined Pope Francis in praying the following words: “Therefore,…
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In his general audience remarks on Dec. 15, 2021, Pope Francis offered a catechesis on the silence of St. Joseph. The pope said, “Joseph’s…
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Looking back, an argument can be made that in 2021 “factionalism” was the most serious problem we experienced as a society and as a…
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Christian stewardship invites us to be generous givers and grateful receivers — especially during this holy season. There are four characteristics or qualities that…
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Everyone should have a gratitude list that starts with God, who has given us every good gift we possess, and goes on to include…
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A woman comes into the Cathedral of the Assumption to pray. Her young son is in the hospital diagnosed with terminal cancer. “God, please…
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Veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God and our mother, is a distinctive feature of our Catholic way of life. Mary…
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Indianapolis Archbishop Charles C. Thompson is a Kentucky native who was ordained a priest for the Louisville archdiocese in 1987. He served in parishes…
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In 2013, the bishops of the United States issued a statement on religious liberty entitled “Our First, Most Cherished Liberty.” In this statement, the…
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The commitment to end slavery in all its forms was reaffirmed during the Second Vatican Council, which argued that “slavery, prostitution, the selling of…
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