Last week we had the privilege at most of our parish Masses to have three of the seminarians from Mt. St. Mary’s in Cincinnati serving at the altar: Stephen our resident intern, Patrick our previous intern from last year, and Deacon Joseph Morgan who is practicing his preaching with us as part of his seminary […]
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One of the things I love about being Catholic is the treasury of the lives of the saints. Not only do they have the power to intercede for us from Heaven to help us get there, but their very lives inspire me far beyond what any athlete, celebrity, TV personality, or politician could ever do.
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Today is the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II, one of the longest-reigning popes and of course well remembered in the lifetimes of all Catholics middle-aged or older. He was truly an astonishing man and an inspiration to so many priests ordained in the last generation, including myself. I have vivid memories
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Fra Angelico Our Lord Jesus promises us that He is the way, the truth and the light. But the ancient philosophers remind us that there is more than one door way into Truth. That is, it is not just a matter of transmitting facts. The goodness and truth of God is also expressed in
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I have always loved the month of October. Growing up in Michigan, the October autumn days were often spectacular with bursts of fall foliage that Ohio (as glorious as the falls can be here) just seem to lack. The chillier days there were always perfect for trips to the cider mill with hot slightly greasy
Under our current national political leadership, we have recently seen very aggressive movements to promote abortion and involve you in it. For example, Joseph Biden has just reversed former President Trump’s prohibition against providing money to abortion agencies such as Planned Parenthood through the federal Title X health care act. (As an aside, this has
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The new What Every Catholic Should Know series is intended for the average faithful Catholic who wants to know more about Catholic faith and culture. The authors in this series take a panoramic approach to the topic of each book aimed at a non-specialist but enthusiastic readership. Forthcoming titles planned for this series include: literature,
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One of my favorite hymns—both for its soaring melody and its profound lyrics—is entitled Praise My Soul the King of Heaven. It was written andcomposed by some of the great 19th century Protestant musicians, Henry Lyte and John Goss. In its powerful lyrics about how the faithful will praise Christ forever in Heaven, it included
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Each year in the month of October, our American bishops emphasize the need for all Christians to rebuild a culture of life, in which every human life from the moment he or she is conceived is cherished, respected and protected. This flows from the Church’s core teaching that every human person is a gift not
St. Gerard Majella Please spread the word for any couples you might know struggling to bear the cross of infertility. St. Ignatius Parish in Monfort Heights (Cincinnati) is sponsoring a day of prayer, reflection and practical advice for these couples on Saturday, October 16th. I highly recommend this program. One of the speakers is
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