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Pride, humility and social media
On a recent trip to Sacramento, from my home base in the LA area, I flew Southwest Airlines. In an idle moment, I reached for the magazine in the seatback […]
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Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
Live with passion for something greater
The following is the text of the homily of Bishop Rhoades at the Baccalaureate Mass for the University of Saint Francis on May 6, 2017: Dear graduates, you will rightfully […]
Perspective
Tired of religious discrimination?
New U.S. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch hit the ground running in April, taking part in oral arguments on what I see as this year’s most important case. At issue […]
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The apostles’ blueprint for forming faith communities
Fifth Sunday of Easter John 14:1-12 Once again this season, the Acts of the Apostles provides the first reading. The early chapters of Acts graphically reveal to us the lives […]
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Single, but not alone
As Mother’s Day approaches, fresh in my memory are recent encounters with two single mothers. First is my hairstylist, who works two jobs; in the morning as an elementary school […]
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Thoughts on individualism and secularism
Two intellectual offspring of the Enlightenment include radical individualism and secularism. Their origins and causes are complex, but their reality is something that we live with day in and day […]
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‘Why the Rosary, Why Now?’
Book review — Catholics love their rosaries. We buy them at shrines, give them as gifts, even occasionally hang them from our rearview mirrors. But how often do we reach […]
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Sacred Heart of Jesus: a ‘country parish’ with a servant heart
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish serves the southern South Bend and Lakeville communities. It’s known to be a welcoming parish, or as one couple who are members of the parish […]
Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
May, the Month of Mary and the Easter Season
For centuries, Catholics throughout the world have honored the Blessed Virgin Mary with special devotion during the month of May. At the same time, the month of May largely corresponds […]
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The power of gentleness
About 15 years ago, when all my children were still at home, I contracted a severe upper respiratory infection. One of the side effects was that I completely lost my […]
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Those who turn from Jesus, the Good Shepherd, walk into peril
Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10:1-10 Readings from the Acts of the Apostles frequently occur during the Easter season. They clearly show not just life in general in the first […]
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The Catholic Doctor: Nurses are the real heroes
May 6-12th is designated National Nurses week. May 6, National Nurses Day, begins the week honoring the dedicated nurses across this country for their exemplary work. The week ends on […]