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Beloved Dog Teaches Lessons in Life & Death
Q. Our family dog, Rory, is nearly 15 years old. When we got him, our children were seven, five, three, and a newborn. They have virtually no memory of life …
Month: May 2026
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St. Joseph of Calasanz—All who undertake to teach must be endowed with deep love …
All who undertake to teach must be endowed with deep love, the greatest patience, and most of all, profound humility. — St. Joseph of Calasanz
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May. 21 Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter; Opt. Mem. of St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest & Martyr, & His Companions, Martyrs, Opt. Mem.
Today is the Optional Memorial of St. Christopher Magallanes (1869-1927). Christopher was joined in martyrdom by twenty-one diocesan priests and three devout laymen, all members of the Cristeros movement, who …
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What St. Francis Said True Joy Really Is
Philip Fruytiers (1610-1666), “St. Francis of Assisi” COMMENTARY: Far beyond the gentle image of the saint preaching to birds, St. Francis presents a demanding vision of joy grounded in the …
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U.S. bishops publish letter of solidarity with Church in Mali following violent attacks
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has published a letter of solidarity with the Church in Mali expressing its condolences following several attacks in the area. The flag of …
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U.S. bishops publish letter of solidarity with Church in Mali following violent attacks
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has published a letter of solidarity with the Church in Mali following several coordinated attacks that took place April 25–26. Bishop A. …
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Catholic bishops appeal court ruling that would mandate abortion accommodations
Bishops are asking the appellate court to overturn a ruling that would require employers to offer accommodations to employees who seek to obtain an abortion. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission …
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Catholic bishops appeal court ruling that would mandate abortion accommodations
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and other Catholic groups appealed a court ruling that would require them to provide workplace accommodations for employees seeking an abortion in certain …
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June 7, 2026: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Scripture for Life: Jesus offers his life, himself, as a gift to the world to nourish us as the Father nourishes him.
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Augustinian community in Spain eagerly awaits Pope Leo XIV’s visit
The Augustinian community in Spain waits in great anticipation for Pope Leoʼs visit to the country, though the pope has visited numerous times previously as prior general of the order. …