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The Evolution of Oscar Romero

March 24, 2023 By Jennifer Andrews-Weckerly Leave a Comment

Initially, Romero played the role to the liking of the conservative church and the wealthy and influential in El Salvador.

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I am Patrick: Sinner, Uncultivated, and Despised

March 17, 2023 By Scott Robinson Leave a Comment

Saint Patrick blamed himself.

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Saint Gregory the Great: Steward to the Property of the Poor

March 12, 2023 By Dorian Del Priore Leave a Comment

I totally took advantage of being the older brother. My desire for more drove my selfishness.

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Are the Sacraments Superfluous? Harriet Tubman and the Question of Baptism

March 10, 2023 By Melissa Wilcox Leave a Comment

Gathered around the baptismal font, right before questions are asked and promises are made, parents are instructed to “name this child.”

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A Priest, A Poet, a Lover of Christ

February 27, 2023 By Mariclair Partee Carlsen Leave a Comment

Today we celebrate the Feast of George Herbert, Anglican priest and poet, who died in 1633.

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Laying down our burdens during Lent

February 26, 2023 By Tina Clark 2 Comments

The Samaritan woman, whom the orthodox church names Saint Photini, carries a burden of shame along with her water jar as she walks the through heat and dust.

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In Search of Renewal: Remembering Emily Malbone Morgan

February 25, 2023 By Bird Treacy Leave a Comment

When I was young, my grandmother hinted that maybe I would be the first person in our family to be ordained.

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Finding grace in flowers and snow and everywhere in between

February 21, 2023 By Ann Benton Fraser Leave a Comment

Margaret of Cortona is remembered for her spirit of repentance and supplication.

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The Storm, the Whirlwind, and the Earthquake

February 20, 2023 By Scott Robinson Leave a Comment

“Those who profess to favor freedom, and yet depreciate agitation, are men who want crops without plowing up the ground.” —Frederick Douglass

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Agatha of Sicily and Celebrating Whole Womanhood

February 5, 2023 By Ryan Kuratko Leave a Comment

Maybe you, like me, are surprised to see Pamela Anderson in a Christian education blog.

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