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    December 1, 20194

    Bishop Kettler: Readying ourselves for a good Advent

    December 1, 20194

    Local Catholics reflect: Who do you say that I am?

    December 1, 20194

    Inspired by painting, local writer authors new children’s book, ‘The Attic Saint’

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    Nation/World
    December 10, 20194

    Guards attacked at national shrine in D.C. in apparent domestic incident

    December 9, 20194

    Catholics mark anniversary of child’s death at border

    December 9, 20194

    In 2019, high court’s docket runs gamut of high-profile issues

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    December 8, 20194

    When it comes to giving, less is more

    December 8, 20194

    Questioning signs and faith

    December 3, 20194

    One year: Looking back, looking ahead

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    December 10, 20194

    Baltimore archbishop says Mother Lange’s sainthood cause moving forward

    December 10, 20194

    Everyday Heroes: How former Eagles GM founded Ronald McDonald houses

    December 9, 20194

    U.S. brother beatified on soccer fields of Guatemalan school he served

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    December 10, 20194

    Movie: ‘Dark Waters’

    December 8, 20194

    Movie: ‘Love and Mercy: Faustina’

    December 6, 20194

    Author wrote ‘The Two Popes’ nonfiction book, then fictional screenplay

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    December 10, 20194

    Elise Italiano Ureneck: Waiting well during Advent

    December 10, 20194

    German Catholics complete final preparations for ‘synodal way’

    December 10, 20194

    Film examines whether papal message could have saved Europe’s Jews

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    November 20, 20194

    Adviento 2019

    November 20, 20194

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    November 20, 20194

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International Space Station

From the Editor. October 6, 2019

An interview with an astronaut

By Joe Towalski

Mark Vande Hei, NASA astronaut with Minnesota connections, offers unique perspectives, which can be heard on Minnesota Catholic Podcasts.

Arts & Culture. June 8, 2018

Space station crew members give pope custom-made blue flight suit

By Catholic News Service

If Pope Francis ever plans an apostolic trip to space, he’s all set after receiving a custom-made blue flight suit with patches of the Argentine flag, his papal coat of arms and a pair of angel wings with his crew name, Jorge M. Bergoglio.

Feature. Nation/World. October 26, 2017

Pope says space station crew like a ‘tiny U.N.’ with peaceful diversity

By Catholic News Service

Catholic astronaut Mark Vande Hei of Falls Church, Virginia, requested a call from Pope Francis, before his first space mission began this year, and Oct. 26 his wish upon a star came true.

Feature. Nation/World. April 7, 2016

For Catholic astronauts, flying to space doesn’t mean giving up the faith

By Catholic News Service

WASHINGTON (CNS) — On the International Space Station there’s a place, while filled with robotic equipment, where astronauts like to hang out. Called the Cupola, the […]

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 "Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #10 - Dec. 10: "Emmanuel comes from St. Matthew’s Nativity account (1:18-23), and it means 'God is with us.' The parents and Jesus face a political situation so set to destroy them that they must flee King Herod’s wrath before he annihilates the family. Matthew also has the mandate, 'I was a stranger and you welcomed me' (25:35). I cannot help connecting all the dots to the situation along our southern border, where the separation policy has destroyed both young and old. In this case, our country ignores the Gospel injunction and instead stands with King Herod in responding to Emmanuel. Advent calls us to do better." — Benedictine Father Michael Patella, St. John’s Abbey and University #advent #advent2019  "Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #9 - Dec. 9: "My name for Jesus is 'treasure.' Recently reading Matthew 6:21, 'Where your treasure is, there your heart is also,' I was startled to hear myself wondering, 'What is my treasure?' Well, for Pete’s sake, Jesus is my treasure. Why else am I a Franciscan sister? Over 60 years ago I, like the farmer in Matthew 13:44, found a treasure in a field and sold all I had to buy that field. That treasure was then, and is now, Jesus." — Franciscan Sister Jan Kilian, Franciscan Sisters of Little Falls #advent #advent2019  "Who do you say that I am?" Twenty-four people from across the Diocese of St. Cloud selected a word or phrase that represents who Jesus is to them and have written a reflection on their chosen word — one for each day of the Advent season. #7 - Dec. 7: "Countless examples prove that Jesus is the greatest teacher. His parables provide meaning that all ages can understand, his 'Lord’s Prayer' taught his disciples to pray, and his life serves as an example and mentor for us to follow. He taught in many ways from huge miracles like the loaves and the fishes to simple yet profound messages like his instruction to the disciples: 'A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so also you must love one another' (John 13:34). This core message was repeated often and relates to all his teaching." — Linda Liebl, St. Louis Parish, Paynesville #advent #advent2019
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