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The More the Merrier
In many respects, the village my grandfather left behind in Italy in 1910 hasn’t changed much. There have been some alterations here and there, but if he could go back today he would recognize the...
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The Grace to Respond: a RENEW podcast
Listen to RENEW’s latest podcast: The Grace to Respond Back to Podcasts page Please note: iTunes or similar audio software is required to subscribe to the podcast series.
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Five Things Not To Do This Lent / Cinco cosas que no se deben hacer en Cuaresma
I have always loved the season of Lent. For me, it is a time to refocus on God and get my life in right order. As a child I thought Lent was about giving up things like candy and fighting with my...
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Opening the Door to Faith… / Abriendo la Puerta de la Fe…
“…they called the church together and reported what God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.” -Acts 14:27 The open door image reminded me of this famous scene...
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The Creed
“On October 11, 1992, Pope John Paul II published his apostolic constitution The Deposit of Faith, promulgating the Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC). He chose the publication date to mark the...
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I Believe
As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church it is an interesting time to reflect on the first of the four pillars of our faith, the Creed....
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The Annunciation – A Walk by Faith
If you have ever had the experience of being blindfolded and led around by another, you can understand how hesitant we are to “walk by faith.” It is daunting to have to trust another person completely....
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Lord, Teach Us to Pray
During this Year of Faith, we will blog reflections and stories to accompany you on your faith journey. Who among us has never prayed? Probably not a one! Whether it’s “Thank you, God!” when there’s...
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A Matter of Trust
So many events in life teach us not to trust. So often our trust has been betrayed in the political realm, in business dealings, and in personal relationships. So it’s no wonder that we might find it...
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Water and Wine
When I was a member of St. Joseph’s parish in High Bridge, New Jersey, the church was so crowded at one Easter Sunday Mass that the pastor invited standees to take seats in the sanctuary. The only...
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