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I Loved Jesus in the Night: Teresa of Calcutta, a Secret Revealed

Book Reviews2

Feb 13, 2009

By Br. Benet S. Exton

Book written by: Fr. Paul Murray, O.P.  Read more

Caravaggio's 'Conversion on the Way to Damascus' (1601).

Change

From the Bishops

Feb 10, 2009

By Archbishop Thomas J. Rodi

Can people change? We would certainly admit that we human beings need to change. There is a great deal about... Read more

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Doubt

Movie Reviews

Feb 9, 2009

By Hilary Rowe

Based on the trailer for writer/director John Patrick Shanley’s recent film, I expected Doubt to be a predictable cheap shot... Read more

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Slumdog Millionaire

Movie Reviews

Feb 9, 2009

By Hilary Rowe

A rare word-of-mouth phenomenon, Slumdog Millionaire has captured the nation’s attention in the last few months. To me, the most... Read more

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Amore Infinito

Book Reviews2

Feb 6, 2009

By John S. Miller

Editor's note: Instead of a book review this week, we have provided a critique of the CD, Amore Infinito. Read more

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Thoughts on a ‘new beginning,’ and an old truth

From the Bishops

Feb 3, 2009

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A friend of mine begins each new day by praying briefly over the Ten Commandments—and not just each Commandment individually,... Read more

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‘The Harrowing Escape’ continues Catholic adventure series

Book Reviews2

Jan 30, 2009

By John Gleason

Book written by T.J. Smith Read more

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All must understand the seriousness of the Freedom of Choice Act

From the Bishops

Jan 27, 2009

By Most Rev. Samuel J. Aquila

The Freedom of Choice Act "violates the consciences of those who are opposed to abortion" and would, if it became... Read more

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Ann Hanincik: The Importance of Marriage Preparation

A Catholic Businessman's Point of View

Jan 25, 2009

By Anthony Buono

Anthony interviews Ann Hanincik about the different aspects of marriage preparation. Read more

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The Rain before It Falls

Book Reviews2

Jan 23, 2009

By Christopher Scalia

Here's some advice for anyone starting a job as literary editor for a Catholic online journal: For your first book... Read more

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“A World Away”: adventure with a lesson

Book Reviews2

Jan 23, 2009

By John Gleason

Book written by: T.J. Smith Read more

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Mr. Obama: Remember the lessons of history

From the Bishops

Jan 20, 2009

By Archbishop John C. Favalora

My dear friends,  Read more

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Good Hearts: Catholic Sisters in Chicago’s Past

Book Reviews2

Jan 16, 2009

By Br. Benet S. Exton

Book written by: Suellen Hoy Read more

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Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) - a bad and harmful law

From the Bishops

Jan 14, 2009

By Bishop Daniel F. Walsh

My Dear People, Read more

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Gran Torino

Movie Reviews

Jan 12, 2009

By Joan Frawley Desmond

During the post-Vatican II push for more "relevant" religion classes, students in my high school "Theology of the Film" course... Read more

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Sanctifying the World: The Augustinian Life and Mind of Christopher Dawson

Book Reviews2

Jan 9, 2009

By Gerald J. Russello

Book written by: Bradley J. Birzer, Christendom Press, $30, 332 pages  Read more

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Eight Responses to the Pro-Choice Mindset

A Catholic Businessman's Point of View

Jan 8, 2009

By Jennifer Fulwiler

I once said that I'd die to keep abortion legal and easily accessible, and I meant it. I was vehemently... Read more

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National Immigration Week

From the Bishops

Jan 7, 2009

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The feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 4, begins the annual National Migration Week for the Catholic Church. This year’s theme... Read more

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Gandhi & Churchill: The Epic Rivalry that Destroyed an Empire and Forged Our Age

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Dec 19, 2008

By Martin Morse Wooster

Book written by: Arthur Herman  Most of us know about Winston Churchill's heroic struggle in the 1930s to warn Britain about... Read more

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Advent is time to prepare for future full of hope

From the Bishops

Dec 16, 2008

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John the Baptist plays a prominent role in our Advent Scriptures. As we await the coming of Jesus in glory,... Read more