Much has been written—and more will be—on the historic challenges and loss that the pandemic has wrought on our…
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Dec 16, 2024
During the war in Vietnam (1965–1973) that witnessed the deaths of countless Vietnamese and 58,220 American soldiers, Thomas Merton penned a hauntingly evocative poem, No Room at the Inn…
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Dec 11, 2024
If our celebration of the Feast of the Holy Family is to have any relevance for us, we have to consider the hardships faced by the family of Mary…
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Dec 5, 2024
Since St. Francis created a nativity scene for Christmas in 1223 that included a live ox and donkey, our tradition has prominently featured animals surrounding the Christ child in…
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