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Happy Mother’s Day to our Heavenly Mother, our earthly mothers and Maggie’s Place moms and alumnae. The house of hospitality for expectant women who are alone opened on Mother’s Day 2000. Don’t forget about the JPII exhibit, Poor Clares, Diversity Mass and more this weekend. For a look at how students at one school is [...]

Here are some Lenten resources I’ve stumbled across over the last week or so… 40 More book — Life Teen invites Catholics to take 40 Days to spend more time in Scripture, reflection and prayer. Start during Lent, post-retreat or any time. Details and a 12-page preview. USCCB Lenten calendar — Daily suggestions for prayer, [...]

I got this video e-card from Catholic Relief Services and thought I’d share it. Ironically, as this world has become more global through the Internet and social media, it’s also become more individualized with people only following news of “local” relevance. As a universal Catholic Church, it’s all local. Like many things, you just need [...]

If you have paid any attention to media outlets lately, you should know that today marks the six month anniversary since a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the Western Hemisphere’s poorest country. The Catholic Sun reported on initial relief efforts from local Catholics in our Feb. 3 issue. I had heard very little since then on [...]

Still looking for a way to honor your earthly mother this Sunday? Here are some Catholic/life-affirming ideas: Help feed struggling families in her name — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is giving the local community a chance to honor their mom by giving her “Flowers that Feed.” Moms will get a custom-designed gift/note [...]