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How to Have Tough Conversations During Pride Month

In June, Catholics often face challenging discussions stemming from the LGBTQ community’s pride celebrations and the arguments that ensue concerning the Church’s teaching on homosexuality. Jason Evert, an international chastity […]

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Remain Close to God, Who Has the Power to Redeem Our Sins

10th Sunday in Ordinary Time The Book of Genesis is the source of this weekend’s first reading. Genesis is the first book chronologically and sequentially in the modern translation of […]

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Christ’s Words Are Direct and Clear: ‘This Is My Body’

Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Providing this feast day’s first reading is the Book of Exodus, the story of an event that occurred as the […]

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The Joys and Challenges of Conforming to the Priesthood

In the early part of June, we often have the joy of celebrating priestly ordinations. This year is no different, as on Saturday, June 1, at the Cathedral of the […]

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The Red Carpet: Jesus on the Big Screen

As a columnist with access to press credentials in the Catholic space and a close friend in public relations, I’ve attended a few movie premieres. But I had never been […]

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A Eucharistic Word: Christification

What does it mean to receive Jesus Christ in the Eucharist? How are our lives to be changed from such an encounter? In fact, the fruits of the Eucharist are […]

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In Revealing the Trinity, God Shows His Love to the World

Feast of the Holy Trinity The Book of Deuteronomy is the source of this feast’s first reading. Deuteronomy is the fifth book in the Old Testament. It is one of […]

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The Joy of Being ‘Ordinary’

Across America, Memorial Day is traditionally seen as the beginning of summer, the time of year when many people begin their season of outdoor picnics, road trips, and vacations. Inside […]

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How to Handle the Transfer of Your Parish Priest

The transfer of a beloved priest often stirs deep emotions within a parish. Getting the news of a favorite priest’s reassignment can be disappointing and challenging. At the same time, […]

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Three Countercultural Promises of a Priest

In early June, I will ordain three men to the priesthood for the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, Minnesota. Ordaining priests is the greatest privilege that I have as a bishop. Period. […]

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At Pentecost, Pray to Strengthen the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Pentecost This weekend, the Church celebrates the feast of Pentecost. The Acts of the Apostles provides the first reading, the dramatic story of the first Pentecost. In this passage, the […]

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Russell Brand’s Baptism Reveals the Urgent Need for Tradition

I would never have guessed comedian Russell Brand would be defending Christianity on Instagram, but here we are. The actor’s journey to Christianity led him to share with his millions […]