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Ritual of wonder: About the Roman Catholic Mass
If anything, Catholics know and live the sacred scriptures every Sunday. Published 5:09 p.m. May 9, 2011 - Comments
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Defending mercy: Why John Paul II was beatified on Divine Mercy Sunday
A Polish nun links the beatification of John Paul II on Divine Mercy Sunday. Published 7:22 p.m. May 1, 2011 - Comments
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The lunatics of Easter
The seemingly floating date for Easter Sunday has everything to do with the moon. Published 8:26 p.m. April 18, 2011 - Comments
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Playing the Devil's Advocate
A saint isn’t a saint without the devil. Published 5:21 p.m. March 27, 2011 - Comments
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'O, come, let us sing and dance for joy. . .'
Catholic flash mobs are growing in popularity and participation. Published 3:55 p.m. March 15, 2011 - Comments
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Patient, pious and persevering: St. Frances of Rome
The would-be nun and patron saint of automobile drivers chose marriage, patience and charity. Published 8:39 p.m. March 6, 2011 - Comments
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Forty hard-boiled days: How Easter and eggs are linked
Catholics and other Christians will soon begin 40-day penitence that ends with coloring and eating eggs. Published 3:46 p.m. February 20, 2011 - Comments
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Mobile confessional: Catholic Church unveils iPhone app
For just $1.99, iPhone users can have a cleaner conscience. Almost. Published 7:30 p.m. February 8, 2011 - Comments
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A health pack for the soul: indulge yourself out of Purgatory
Plenary and partial indulgences are very special, though often misunderstood, opportunities in the Catholic Church. Published 1:50 p.m. February 6, 2011 - Comments
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The Holy (Rock 'n') Roller
Pope John Paul II will graduate from rock stardom to legend when he is beatified May 1. Published 5:36 p.m. January 22, 2011 - Comments
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Erica Bonnell is an HR project manager by day and religious writer by night. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas and is working on her Master of Arts in Theology. She’s a proud aunt, volunteer extraordinaire, avid Houston Texans fan and devout Roman Catholic. Her adventures with faith and divorce are regularly blogged at http://writtenstraw.wordpress.com.
