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John Freund, CM
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Christmas is Not Supposed to Be Like This
Christmas is Not Supposed to Be Like This – perspective on what are all too common situations.
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Ladies of Charity and Daughters of Charity: Visiting and Sharing Stories
Ladies of Charity and Daughters of Charity: Visiting and Sharing Stories - The website of the Ladies of Charity USA has a touching story of the women of charity doing what comes so naturally to them - sharing stories via a time-honored form of mutual ministry. The...
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12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy)
12 days to unwrap Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy) – Kelly Wahlquist’s path through Pope Francis’ landmark presentation Evangelii Gaudium (Gospel Joy).
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The 12 messages of Pope Francis
This year, for the 12 Days of Christmas Busted Halo presents 12 messages of inspiration from everyone’s favorite pope!
Work of the SVDP Ireland at Christmas
Work of the SVDP Ireland at Christmas
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Sisters of Charity and JPMorgan Chase
Sisters of Charity and JPMorgan Chase – an example of the effectiveness of the advocacy of the Sisters of Charity of New Jersey.
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For A Hurting World, “May the Lord Open Hearts to Trust”
For A Hurting World, “May the Lord Open Hearts to Trust”
The Word made Flesh
The Word made Flesh
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Celebrating the divine mess-maker!
Celebrating the divine mess-maker! His birth caused a cosmic upheaval.