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The importance of being known

September 29, 2022 By Katherine Doyle Leave a Comment

Have you ever been called by the wrong name repeatedly?

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Talking about Policing on the Feast of Saint Michael

September 29, 2021 By Ben Day 4 Comments

Saint Michael and All angles can be an uncomfortable feast.

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On the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels, We Need These Messengers of Hope

September 29, 2020 By Tina Clark Leave a Comment

When angels appear to people in scripture the first thing they say is, “Do not be afraid!” And that’s what I need to hear today, on the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels. 

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So, why not angelic messengers?

September 29, 2019 By Drew Bunting 1 Comment

In America, we use angels to sell pretty good toilet paper and terrible lingerie. We’re not much for the six-winged terror holding a burning coal to the prophet’s lips (Isaiah 6:2-7). We prefer fat cherubs with harps to sentinels with spinning, flaming swords (Genesis 3:24). Our angels aren’t divine messengers, and they don’t start their sentences with, “Fear not!” They are boring and uncool.

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Michael Sings, “I Am the Warrior.” Can I?

September 29, 2018 By Fr. Patrick Funston Leave a Comment

The New Testament names two angels: Gabriel and Michael. Michael has had greater historical devotion, thus today’s feast “Michaelmas” or “The Feast of St. Michael […]

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My mother taught me to listen to my angels.

September 29, 2017 By Tina Clark 1 Comment

Angels are messengers of God, sent to help us when we’re not hearing the still small voice.

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Coins, Berries, Daisies, and Animals: Celebrating Early Autumn Feast Days

September 18, 2017 By Heather Sleightholm Leave a Comment

Special days aren’t just for Advent and Lent, they happen throughout the year. By observing just a few, we enrich our faith, and the faith of our family.

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Faith at Home: Planning Ahead for September

August 26, 2017 By Nurya Love Parish 1 Comment

Our monthly feature helps you think ahead to live the liturgical year at home.

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