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Reflections of Family and Faith
"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Holy lives of inspiration | Strengthening family unity
Most of us carry a burden or several burdens … and I think you would agree, most of us could use some rest.
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Several decades ago the New York Times Review of Books ran a contest to determine the best opening line of a novel written in English, a line that captured the essence of the whole novel, like a Shakespearean Prologue.
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Be strong and fear not!
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Advent is upon us. It is an anticipation-filled season of preparation. We are making ready our hearts to celebrate our savior’s birth; and for that reason it is a penitential season as well.
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We often say the holidays are about family—about coming home, reconnecting, and being grateful for the relationships in our lives. Sometimes, that’s tougher than it sounds.
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Recently I had the special privilege of celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation, or Confession, with eight and nine-year-old children. It was their first time. The pastor spoke to the children about confession and sin, and used an experience from his own life.
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