In the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Church points to gossip in the form of calumny (false statements about someone or slander). The Church says everyone has a right to the honor and respect “of his name and reputation” (CCC, 2479). Detraction (diminishing another’s worth) and calumny destroy a person’s honor and reputation and […]
Lent is just around the corner. Why not try something new this year? Have you ever set aside time during Lent for spiritual enrichment? The most productive Lents I have experienced are the ones in which I have made spiritual reading a priority. At the end of Lent, the goal is to feel closer to
“For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable,” St. Paul says in his letter to the Romans (Rom 11:29 RSVCE). We are all gifted with unique and various gifts from God. And we are all called to use these gifts for the greater honor and glory of God and in the service of
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Being in the midst of a worldwide pandemic might not seem like any sort of gift. However, the gift of the present moment is what we are always called to embrace as people of faith. Even though we have experienced upsets, challenges and loss during this past year, we must strive to see present gifts.
In this popular Christmas song, the second verse lines are as follows: 1 Do you see what I see? 2 Do you hear what I hear? 3 Do you know what I know? 4 Listen to what I say. Do you see what I see—in the world around us? Everyone is searching for something. Many
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Did you know you can just sit back and be evangelized? These days all one has to do is turn on Catholic television, radio or the internet. The ability to evangelize others is more far reaching and accessible than ever before in human history. Sit Back, Watch and Listen There are many wonderful options to