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Published January 28, 2022 For Christians, the Annunciation and Mary’s fiat are some of the most familiar stories in the Bible. Yet only very few ever really understood what it signifies. Fewer still know what it means for modern Catholics. Yes, it happened thousands of years ago. But Mary’s fiat […]

Published January 14, 2022 When we talk about monastic life, there’s always the misconception that it’s routine and boring. Yes, life for Catholic monks follows a routine but it’s far from boring. In a nutshell, a Catholic monk is a layperson who chose to offer their life to God by […]

Published January 7, 2022 Train up a child in the way he should go; and even when he is old, he will not depart from it. – Proverbs 22:6 If you’re a parent, the above proverb might be very familiar. It’s one of those Bible verses that really hit the […]

Published Dec 19, 2021 The bible might be central to Christianity. But it’s not a secret that very few Christians have gained a deeper understanding of its message. Or even just read it in its entirety. It’s no wonder then that many Christians often struggle with understanding the Bible. Whether […]

Fr. Joseph Levine; Holy Family Catholic Church, Burns, Oregon, and Missions; September 26, 2021 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time “O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven especially those most in need of thy mercy.” I think most […]

Published Sept 12, 2021 People drink for various reasons. Some drink to escape their situation, while others drink to celebrate. But for Catholics, drinking alcohol may also have moral and religious implications. With all the church’s doctrine about vices and such, it’s but natural to wonder: is drinking a sin? […]

Published July 25, 2021 For Catholics, weddings are sacred affairs. It’s more than just a promise to stay with one person till death do you part. It’s about asking God to bless the union of two souls as they begin to share a life together in marriage.  Somehow, we’ve always […]

Published July 04, 2021 Who is God? This seems such a simple question, yet many of us still don’t know the answer. The process of finding God is a unique journey for each of us. It’s intimate, often confusing, and definitely life-changing. There are times when you’ll doubt yourself, your […]