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John Garvey: The company of good people

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INTELLECT AND VIRTUE St. Bonaventure says, in his little treatise “Bringing Forth Christ,” “Seek the company of good people. If you share their company, you will also share their virtue.” With this thought in mind, we used to pay close attention to who our children’s friends were. We encouraged them to invite kids to our […]

Father Kenneth Doyle: What’s the official word on Medjugorje?

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QUESTION CORNER Q: What is the current official response of the church to the reported apparitions at Medjugorje? (Palmyra, Virginia) A: As I write this answer (in July 2017), the church still awaits a formal pronouncement from the Vatican on the authenticity of the alleged appearances of Our Lady at Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The most […]

Greg Erlandson: Mass confusion

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AMID THE FRAY In professional Catholic circles, a tired joke that still makes the rounds goes like this: Q: What’s the difference between a liturgist and a terrorist? A: You can negotiate with a terrorist. Most Catholics never use the word “liturgist” in everyday conversation, and may never have even knowingly met a liturgist, but […]

Father John Catoir: Caring for the elderly

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Father’s Day has come and gone. Was it a pleasant experience? Have you ever tried to take a grandparent out to a nice restaurant, only to meet strong resistance? “I don’t want to go out!” You may find yourself reacting inwardly: “How ungrateful can you be!” It’s human for you to react that way. Brush […]

Msgr. Owen F. Campion: Pearl of great price

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17TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 1 Kings 3:5, 7-12; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52 The First Book of Kings is the source of this weekend’s first reading. As might be supposed, the two books of Kings deal heavily with the kings of unified Israel, Saul, David and Solomon. But while these two books concentrate on these […]

Sister Davilyn Ah Chick, Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities: Family, friends and saints

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VIRIDITAS: SOUL GREENING Interviewed by Sister Malia Dominica Wong, OP Hawaii Catholic Herald Everything in my life flows from God’s graces and blessings. From the time my parents raised me to my entrance into the convent and to my ministries at present, God has been the source of all that happens. I am happy to […]

Father John Catoir: A legacy of joy

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A legacy is defined as something handed down by a predecessor. When I think about the concept of spiritual joy, I see it as a legacy handed down to us by the Lord himself. Jesus wants you to receive his joy and pass it along to others. St. John Paul II said, “Go therefore and […]