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Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Any teacher will tell you that repetition is a significant way to reinforce the learning of an important concept.  The more you have a child repeat 2 + 2=4, the sooner you hope they get it. That technique of repeating was what Jesus was doing with the apostles when he wanted them to know about…
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St. Rita of Cascia

St. Rita of Cascia
High in the hills of the republic of Cascia, in a tiny Umbrian village called Roccaporena, Antonio and Amata Lotti were well-respected peace makers. In 1381, they welcomed their only child, Margherita who was known simply as Rita. Baptized in the church of St Augustine in Cascia, Rita became acquainted with the local Augustinian nuns…
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Peace I leave with you

Peace I leave with you
As he stood on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica while we waited to hear what his first words to us would be, our new Pope Leo chose to deliver the message that our Lord uttered so often to his followers: “Peace I leave with you.” It is the same message we hear in our…
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May Book Review: “The 5 Love Languages”

May Book Review: “The 5 Love Languages”
Summary of The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman Gary Chapman’s The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts explores how people express and receive love in different ways. His framework—Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch—helps individuals better understand how…
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