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Last Sunday, I preached in my homily about a little girl named Elena Desserich, and the book her parents have put together called “Notes Left Behind.” The publishers have produced a brief video about Elena and the book. Take a look.

“Now occasionally, God in his providential care permits us to experience severe pain and suffering, but in the final analysis, always for some greater good. The full weight of our sorrows, if patiently endured after Cardinal Newman’s example, often provides us with abundant opportunities for growth. In our perseverance we discern God’s Spirit guiding us,…

We hear this gospel story, about the widow’s mite, and tend to think of it as a lesson in giving, and great sacrifice. And that is true.  It’s a lesson we need to hear, especially in these hard times. But looking over the readings for today, from the book of Kings and Mark’s gospel, I…

This day, All Souls, we pray for all the faithful departed, remembering all those who have gone before us “marked with the sign of faith.”  Last year, in my homily for All Souls Day, I offered these thoughts: This time of year, our thoughts turn more and more to the place we call home. Holidays…
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