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Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for a Yearlong Journey through the Catechism

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If you're a Catholic and a podcast listener, it's likely that your listening time counted into at least a few of the 365 million downloads of the wildly popular "The Bible in a Year Podcast" has garnered. The show, hosted by Fr. Mike Schmitz, has sat perched near the top of Apple's charts for … [Read more...] about Join Fr. Mike Schmitz for a Yearlong Journey through the Catechism

A Visit to “Visualizing the Virgin Mary” – Day 1

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I'm blessed to live only a few miles from the Getty Center, a world-class museum and research and conservation institute. The Getty's holdings are so immense that I typically limit my visits to one particular area during my regular visits. Now through February, the Getty is featuring a special … [Read more...] about A Visit to “Visualizing the Virgin Mary” – Day 1

Getting Together in Person and Virtually

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This weekend, I am in Anaheim for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles' annual Religious Education Congress. For as long as I can remember, Congress has been a bright spot in my year: a chance to gather with friends and colleagues from around the country, to catch up, and to be renewed. This year, while … [Read more...] about Getting Together in Person and Virtually

Join Me for an Online Women’s Retreat

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I'm always happy to partner with my friends at Jordan Ministry Team to pray and praise. Next Saturday, we'll be gathering for a virtual Lenten retreat with a theme that's really calling to my heart. For me, Lent is always an opportunity to quiet my heart and seek God's voice in the busyness, but … [Read more...] about Join Me for an Online Women’s Retreat

What Now?

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For many friends with whom I'm connected on social media, the news of my mother Anne's passing on April 29 is not new "news". Although on a limited basis because I don't have words to properly describe the cavalcade of emotions I'm feeling, I have been sharing a bit. I'd thought that by now, I … [Read more...] about What Now?

Does Suffering Make Me Better or Bitter?

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Most Sundays, I have the great blessing of "attending Mass" alongside my family in Chicago via the wonders of technology. Greg and I typically attend Saturday evening Mass outdoors at our parish, but these Sunday mornings with my Dad, my sister, and her family have become a precious part of my … [Read more...] about Does Suffering Make Me Better or Bitter?

Bless Us, O Lord: 3 Minutes with Robert M. Hamma

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Today, I continue my ongoing series of conversations with published authors as we’re joined by Robert M. Hamma, author of the newly released book Bless Us, O Lord: A Family Treasury of Mealtime Prayers. LMH Bob, congratulations on the publication of Bless Us, O Lord. Would you please briefly … [Read more...] about Bless Us, O Lord: 3 Minutes with Robert M. Hamma

OSV Innovation Challenge – A Conversation with Jason Shanks

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Innovativation? Creation? Imagination? Perhaps these aren't the first words that you think of when you ponder the Catholic Church. After all, our roots span millennia. Tradition is a hallmark of our teaching. But just as Jesus brought new ways to share the Good News of his father's love for … [Read more...] about OSV Innovation Challenge – A Conversation with Jason Shanks

Give Remarkable Gifts This Christmas Season

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Yes, I do realize that it is not yet Halloween. And yes, I do realize that most of us are nowhere near ready to think about holiday giving yet. But do yourself a huge favor and continue reading anyway! Why the early push? Because I don't want you to miss the opportunity to order some truly … [Read more...] about Give Remarkable Gifts This Christmas Season