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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Tina Mayeux reflects on the awe and wonder of childlike faith and the dignity of our children in God’s eyes.
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Jesus poses this question to the disciples: "Do you still not understand?" and that question hung in the air as I listened to this portion of the gospel from Mark. It follows the disciples' concern about not bringing enough bread to eat. Jesus then asks the disciples a series of questions that struck me as good questions for each of us today.
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According to the legend, Roman Emperor Claudius II forbade young men from marrying. He believed marriage weakened soldiers. A certain Bishop Valentine, however, believed in the power of love and the institution of marriage. He bravely held secret marriage ceremonies in direct opposition to Claudius’ laws.
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Looking past cry rooms and to Christ’s prayer for unity, AnneMarie Miller discusses ways that we can all encourage young families at Mass.
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Lisa Simmons knows what makes an everyday hero: doing what matters.
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It was fifteen years ago when I first visited the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, in the south of France. Getting there was a bit crazy, as travel can be, but the stress only served to highlight what happened when I finally arrived and set foot on the Sanctuary domain: an extraordinary peace settled on my entire being.
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