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Will abortion become illegal in June?
What is the Dobbs case? The case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization is before the U.S Supreme Court in its current term. A ruling is expected by the… Read More
Called and gifted
Learning about different kinds of spiritual gifts and discerning which of them she might possess has been a complete revelation – and a relief – to Cecile Sabater.
Archbishop on Divine Mercy Sunday: Respect Life contestants “an inspiring witness” of love
Archbishop Cordileone praised young contestants in the Archdiocesan Respect Life Essay Contest as “an inspiring witness … of the compassionate love so needed in the world today.”
The Liturgy of the Eucharist
As we continue our series on the Mass, we provide the first of a two-part reflection on the Liturgy of the Eucharist. In order to understand more deeply the meaning… Read More
Asking St. Junipero Serra’s intercession for California
A trio of twenty-something young adults and their dog Laika walked more than 800 miles in the footsteps of St. Junipero Serra on a Lenten pilgrimage to pray for California… Read More
ECUMENISM
For the first 1,000 years of Christianity, the Church remained essentially united throughout the Eastern and Western parts of the Roman Empire. However, by the middle of the 11th century,… Read More
Easter: He Walked Where There Was No Path
From Hans Urs Von Balthasar’s Anthology of Sermons: This brings us to the decisive question: What is it that takes place on Holy Saturday? What kind of a day is… Read More
The Easter Sermon of St. John Chrysostom
Let no one mourn that he has fallen again and again; for forgiveness has risen from the grave.
Students, volunteers join efforts to spread Easter joy in the jails
“Even if you may not know God very well, I can assure you that he loves you very, very much.” These words were written by Ellie, a student participating in… Read More
LENT & EASTER TRADITIONS
The beauty of the universality of the Church is that people around the world celebrate the holiest days of the year with rich traditions that stem from a society steeped… Read More
EASTER
Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is the principal Christian celebration. It can be easy to over sentimentalize.

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