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“Most people have no idea what God would make of them if they would only place themselves at his disposal.”

“Whether it was his imagination or mine that started it, I’m not sure. But the question was raised: ‘What if you could keep going, well beyond Neil Armstrong, into the deepest recesses of outer space. What would you encounter? Would there be an end at some point?'”

“Economic relief in the form of direct cash support to families, such as a refundable child tax credit, not only helps sustain families but does so in a manner consistent with the Church’s teaching on subsidiarity.”

“This story has nudged me to pray for the exiles, but especially for Bishop Álvarez, and to offer fasts of food and small pleasures for his good — for his well-being, his spirit, his fortitude — for his freedom, should God will it.”

“What do we mean by, and what’s the point of, penance?”

“When we can’t find the words to express our love for God, our thankfulness to God, our sorrow for our sins or our anguish in difficult life situations, we have countless structured prayers that give us voice.”

“Public policy should protect people who must take time away from their jobs to handle serious family responsibilities.”

“Long before the baby is born and the invitations are in the mail, we need to ensure that people understand, and deeply, that baptism is more than an excuse for a get-together; it is a transformative moment of grace.”