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Remembering Deacon Cecil Romaine Reimer
October 26, 2021Deacon Cecil Romaine (Cece) Reimer, who served at Holy Cross Church for 30 years, died Oct. 11. He was 93 years old.
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Discernment is listening and sifting
October 19, 2021How do I hear the voice of God? What is God’s will for my life? These are perhaps the most common questions Christians wonder about.
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Climb every mountain—but not alone
October 19, 2021One day at church, I was talking with a friend, who was recovering from surgery for cancer. He told me his wife would soon be having surgery on her shoulder. When I got home, I emailed her. “Do you need meals?”
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The Ignatian Year
October 18, 2021Jesuits worldwide are observing the Ignatian year, which began in May and marks the 500th anniversary of St. Ignatius’ conversion after being wounded in battle.
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Vatican offers free e-book for family rosary
October 15, 2021The Vatican Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network have a gift for families for the month of October, which is traditionally dedicated to the rosary.
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What pastors and parishes can do to combat systemic racism in the church
October 15, 2021“What can our parishes do to combat the sins of racism in the geographical boundaries of our community?” This is a question I am frequently asked when I travel the nation to speak on the topics of racial justice and reconciliation.
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For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission
October 14, 2021On the Solemnity of the Conversion of St. Paul, Jan. 25, 1959, Pope St. John XXIII made one of the most important announcements of his papacy that continues to have consequences in the life of the church today. He announced a diocesan synod for Rome and an ecumenical council for the universal church.
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Hundreds pray in presence of Padre Pio relics
October 14, 2021Throughout the day on Sept. 30, 1,200 people came to venerate the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) at Holy Spirit Church.
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Ministry is geared up to again bring Christmas joy to children in need
October 14, 2021Box of Joy encourages people nationwide to give back to less fortunate children in countries around the world. Learn more about the program by Cross Catholic Outreach and how you can get involved.
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Annual Memorial Mass for clergy November 2
October 14, 2021Catholics are encouraged to remember deceased priests and deacons in prayer at an annual Mass at Arlington Memorial Park.