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by Marge Hynes, Writer
The Ritual is billed as a drama-horror-thriller. Looking beyond the suspense and the demonic possession it’s based on, I had one simple question: Did it feel genuinely true to our faith and the reality of evil?
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by Marge Hynes, Writer
Chances are, you’ve already scrolled past dozens of headlines and hot takes about the 2025 papal conclave and the historic election of the first American pope. If you’re anything like me, you were glued to your phone—or whatever livestream you could find—waiting for that white smoke to billow.
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by Franci Revel Eckensberger, Lead Editor
The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee in Florida has taken Pope Francis’ message of hope to heart and developed a devotion that is sure to encourage others to do the same–The Hopeful Mysteries of the Rosary.
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by Franci Revel Eckensberger, Lead Editor
On Friday, May 8, Robert Francis Prevost addressed the world for the first time as Pope Leo XIV. His first address included gratitude towards the late Pope Francis, a Hail Mary, and an emphasis on being a missionary Church, seeking “peace, charity, and closeness, especially to those who are suffering.”
Particularly moving was the manner in which the new pope began his address. He first reminded us of the risen Christ’s “first greeting”–Peace be with you.
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by Marge Hynes, Writer
I didn’t realize it at the time, but I grew up in two very different classrooms of music: one in a church pew, the other on a living room floor.
Sunday mornings were steeped in incense and Latin—the Extraordinary Form of the Mass, where the priest faced east and sacred silence was tangible. Weekday afternoons, however, were reserved for American Idol reruns at my neighbor’s house. Her grandma would make popcorn, and I’d sit cross-legged on the carpet, wide-eyed as young singers stepped into the spotlight. Amid pop ballads and dramatic eliminations, I remember being especially moved by contestants who spoke openly about their faith—Colton Dixon and Lauren Daigle come to mind.
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“Jesus honored her before all ages and will honor her for all ages. No one comes to Him, nor even near Him, no one is saved or sanctified, if he too will not honor her. This is the lot of Angels and of men.” – St. Maximilian Kolbe There isn’t a day when I don’t seek […]
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Written by guest blog writer, Sr. Christina M. Neumann Sharing one’s story isn’t always easy. However, as a Franciscan sister, it’s something I’ve been asked to do from time to time. On one such instance, I sat down beforehand to think and pray more about what I would say. As I did so, my four […]
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Dipping our figurative paintbrushes into more colorful hues results in brilliance and observing life’s detailed surroundings – helping us to better use our time on our phones or computers. In today’s society we can all agree that we are significantly glued to technology, more specifically…our phones. The fear and anxiety that we feel when we […]
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