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Eucharistic love is not given to keep as a possession, but to hand on so those around us, and those after us, may know and believe in themselves in a new and better way.

Being a Catholic “student” happens throughout life: in our schools and faith formation programs for all ages; in Mass through the Scriptures, prayers and (hopefully) homilies; in conversation and good literature and entertainment choices; in unexpected events and encounters that surprise us and enrich us; in personal prayer that reflects on the experiences of the day and our successes and failures as a disciple of Jesus, learning from our true Teacher.

The Church sets the Advent season of preparation to see the Lord in what might seem the worst of times for reflection and stillness. It is good to wait in silence for the saving help of the Lord.

As the number of priests continues to decline, we will be asking the Holy Spirit to help us map out the next generation of parish life.

Legalizing assisted suicide undermines the social contract with, and commitments by, the medical community of healers to help the sick and protect the vulnerable.

During the Eucharistic Revival, this familiar Mass text is worth a closer look.

“At the core of the Eucharist is the sacrifice of Christ. The Revival reminds us that sacrifice is also the pattern of our discipleship.”

“While a ‘celebration of life’ inherently looks back on a life now ended, the Christian funeral does that but much more.”