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A Day in Toledo,1933

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In 1930s Toledo, the Great Depression brings together two families who form a bond over profound hardship in this short fiction piece by author Cecile Bianco.

Do Books Have a Soul—and Can They Save Us?

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In this reflection, writer Janet Tamez discusses the Japanese novel The Cat Who Saved Books and explores the idea that books have a soul—and even the power to save us. As more people retreat from the world and turn to digital distractions, she reflects on how stories can, ironically, pull us off the page and back into community. Drawing on themes of isolation, compassion, and the rise of hikikomori culture, Tamez invites readers to consider how reading can become a path toward connection and healthy engagement with the world around us.
Attribution: Joe King, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

Lawrence, Lorenzo, and Lorcán

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Author Margaret King Zacharias highlights a martyr, an evangelizer, and a diplomat, all named Lawrence, that stand out even among all the luminous summer saints.

The Shepherd’s Pie: History and Christ’s Life

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Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Bill Kassel about the life of Christ as seen through the eyes of his family.

Window Glimpses

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Paula honors a writing mentor who helped her develop a deeper appreciation for nature and dare to share her light.

“Woman at the Well”

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This original poem by poet, Tom Medlar, shines a light on the interior life of the Woman at the Well.

Believing and Rejoicing

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If we fail to view the world through the eyes of faith, with a heart willing to see God at work, obstacles can mount daily.
a pathway in a forest with the sun filtering through the tall trees.

Mystical Writings: Ignite your Summer Reading with In-a-Year Podcasts on the Writings of Mystical Visionaries

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Columnist Mary McWilliams recommends a summer start of “in-a-year” podcasts and their corresponding books to dive into the messages of Catholic visionaries. 

Live in the Moment

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Sometimes, we can get so caught up in the past or the future that we forget to live in the present. What does Jesus say?

The Meaning of Life – Part 3 of 3, Being Fully Alive, Happily Ever After

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Amy Schisler explains that we can’t live our lives abundantly until we discover our callings, and we all have a calling.

Broken Body

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Devotional writer Lisa Livezey encourages caregivers with an excerpt from her book: "Minding Mom: A Caregiver’s Devotional Story".

Meeting Bruder Klaus

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Author Margaret King Zacharias shares Part II of the fascinating life of Bruder Klaus -- St. Niklaus -- a hermit and mystic who not only defended the faith, but saved his country.