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Advent Reflections (Day 27)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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To Expect Nothing—and Everything: Advent with John of the Cross and Mother Seton
St. John of the Cross and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teach us how to empty ourselves before God as we journey towards Christmas.
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New Publication: “An Inner Spiritual Journey,” by René Stockman
Brother René Stockman, the Superior General of the Congregation of the Brothers of Charity, has published a new book titled “An Inner Spiritual Journey.”
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Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework
At the COP15, held in Montreal from December 7 – 19, 2022 all parties of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity adopted the Global Biodiversity Framework.
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Advent Reflections (Day 26)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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God Is With Us | Week Four
An Advent Journey with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton | A Five-Part Series. Week Four: God is With Us.
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A Vincentian View: A Message for the Baptist
Are you surprised when John sends some of his disciples to Jesus to ask him who he is?
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How Many Languages Does Mary Speak?
In a sense, I have never outgrown the “why” stage of childhood. Parents may realize it is all part of children trying to understand their world.
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Advent Reflections (Day 25)
Our Advent series examines the virtue of gentleness through daily reflections from the book “Seasons in Spirituality” by Fr. Robert Maloney, C.M.
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Spread a Little Christmas Joy in Ukraine
As we look forward to gathering with family and friends in the comfort, warmth, and safety of our own homes this Christmas, our thoughts naturally turn to those less fortunate.