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Tagged: death

“Padre, Don’t Forget”

My good friend, a retired priest from the Diocese of Hamilton, Ontario, took a group of kids to the Dominican Republic more than 30 years ago. One day he went out to the outlying regions in Consuelo, called the Bateyes,...

The Silence of God

One of the most pressing questions people have, young students especially, has to do with the problem of evil. Why do bad things happen to good people? And, if God exists, how can he allow so much suffering and evil...

The Testament of Pope Francis

The preaching of St. Peter Julian Eymard on the Institution of the Eucharist has deeply left its mark on me. I have returned to one particular homily many, many times through the years, even copying it out in my own...

Advent Reflection: O Happy Fault!

We sat down as a family and reflected on Advent Stations found in the current copy of Magnificat Advent Companion.  I’d love to paint a picture of a scene out of a Hallmark movie, but that’s not how things go...

Still here

I am posting this from my trusty desk in my home office. I’m still feeling a bit groggy after the past few days, but I am here, and I’m feeling better, and that’s the most important part. If you’ve followed...

Good and Faithful Servant

The death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI this morning is very sad for all of us who admired him and the tremendous impact he has had upon the Church for the past 60 years. His legacy will continue to influence...