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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

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Almsgiving  |  Lenten practices  |  Love thy Neighbor

Almsgiving is Informed by Authentic Love

I was born and raised in a small village called Wairaka in the Jinja District of Uganda. I remember years back while in seminary, I became close friends to an elderly woman in Wairaka, her name was Alistera.

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Holy lives of inspiration  |  Love thy Neighbor

Pleasing God First - Family Reflection Video

Today's Gospel account of the rich man and Lazarus is a classic. I suspect many of us relate more to Lazarus and enjoy, on some level, the reversal of the two men's fortunes, at least at first thought. I've often missed that it's Lazarus' name, we know, not the rich man who dressed in royal purple and had all that the world had to offer.

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Return to the Church

"Die Empty" - Family Reflection Video

One of the most beautiful books to read is "Die Empty" by Todd Henry. The author was inspired and got the idea of writing this book while attending a business meeting. When the director asked the audience: "Where is the richest land in the world?"

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Holy lives of inspiration  |  Love thy Neighbor

Finding Strength in Prayer - Family Reflection Video

At some point in our lives, we all will experience a "Queen Esther moment." When we face what feels like overwhelming circumstances— the question is—how will we respond? Queen Esther responded by pleading with God in prayer.

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Love thy Neighbor

Be a Saint - Family Reflection Video

Do you know what the worst thing in life is? The worst thing in life is not to be a saint. Leon Bloy said, “The only real sadness in life, the only real failure in life, the only real tragedy in life, is not to be a saint.”

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Love thy Neighbor  |  Seasonal Reflections

How Jesus Wants us to Fast - Family Reflection Video

If you have grown up Catholic, or even if you came into the faith as an adult, you have probably been asked or thought about: “What are you giving up for Lent?”

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