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“Dearest Lord . . .”

Grant me, almighty and merciful God, to desire fervently, to investigate wisely, to acknowledge sincerely, and to fulfill perfectly the things that please you. More »

Pray with Pope Benedict

Brothers and sisters, let us join with the Holy Father and Christians around the world in praying for these special needs: More »

Remembering the Innocents

In any age, the murder of innocent, defenseless children is an unspeakable horror. Who of us could not be moved to great sorrow—even anger—by such acts of violence? How could Herod order such an abominable act? More »

Jesus Is Born

Today is a day for all the children of God to sing for joy. Christ, our Savior, is born today in a humble stable. More »

Tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary

This past Sunday—Gaudete Sunday—we lit the pink candle on our Advent wreath and were called to rejoice because the Lord is near. Yet our rejoicing has been tempered with deep sadness over the shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. More »

How to Walk with God

Each of us bears the image of Christ. And each of us will make a choice—yes or no—to place our lives completely in the hands of God, to be molded into an expression of transcendent beauty. More »

Pray with Pope Benedict!

Brothers and sisters, let us join with the Holy Father and Christians around the world in praying for these special needs: More »