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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.

The Shepherd’s Pie: Christian-Jewish Relations

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Antony Barone Kolenc speaks with Jonathan Feldstein about building bridges between Christians and Jews.

Have You Doodled Today?

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Doodling isn’t just for bored teens—it’s a powerful creative outlet that can deepen your storytelling, enhance your prayer life, and even help your kids fall in love with reading. In this post, Janet Tamez shares how a lifelong love of doodling led her to discover comics, Bible journaling, and a global community of creatives at the Sequential Artists Workshop. Whether you're a Catholic writer, a curious mom, or just looking for a fresh way to reconnect with your creativity, this one’s for you.

Two Poems: “Sewing Light” and “A Habit of Prayer”

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Tom Medlar shares two original poems about the Holy Spirit, light, and prayer, based on the painting "St. Elizabeth of Hungary Working for the Poor," by Marianne Stokes.