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Following Jesus as a Disciple – Excerpt from Edward Sri’s Newest Book

On a Spring morning along the Sea of Galilee some 2,000 years ago, the Risen Jesus asked his disciple Peter this deeply personal question: “Do you love me?” At first glance, we might expect Peter to give a wholehearted, “Yes!” After all, Peter is one of Jesus’ first...

The Romance of Lent: How to Give Your Lent a Great Start

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The words Lent and romance typically don’t go together. Lent brings to mind drudgery, sacrifice, and slogging through the dreary days of March without our favorite treats. What’s romantic about that? Sure, we know we’re supposed to give up something for Lent—“It’s a...

The Lenten Desert: God Testing Our Hearts

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The Gospel reading for the First Sunday of Lent takes us into the desert—the place of testing. Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness recall Israel’s 40 years’ sojourn in the desert. What was the purpose of this long journey through the wilderness? Moses told the people...

“I Disagree” Doesn’t Mean “I Hate You” – Excerpt from Edward Sri’s Newest Book

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There’s a big difference between making a judgment and judging someone’s soul. Is it okay for me to use my mind and simply make a judgment? If I notice it’s raining, I make a judgment: “I should bring my umbrella.” If it’s snowing, I make a judgment: “I...

It’s a Wonderful Life – Everyday Heroism & A Great Catholic Film

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One thing that makes It’s a Wonderful Life so inspiring to generation after generation is that it showcases ordinary, everyday heroism—a heroism everyone can relate to. Unlike most heroes today, the beloved main character, George Bailey, finds his adventure not in...

My iPhone, My Precious

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I knew my marriage might be in trouble when my iPhone didn’t even recognize my wife. I had been practicing with my new smartphone at work and wanted to take the opportunity to show off in front of my wife, Beth. Using “Siri”—Apple’s “intelligent personal assistant”...