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In his book The Purpose-Driven Life, Rick Warren shares this thought: “True humility isn’t thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.” In my late teens and early 20s, I was not the person...
I remember the first time I did something that made me realize I had become just like my father. Many of us have had similar experiences. We reach a certain age and the DNA that...
Sacred Heart Church in Dayton is home of the Dayton Vietnamese Catholic community and is served by the Congregation of the Mother of the Redeemer (CRM, called the Congregation of the Mother Co-Redemptrix until 2017),...
My dad passed away almost 13 years ago. The raw impact has dulled with time, but the reality that someone so essential is gone remains a painfully unflinching reality. My oldest son vaguely remembers him,...
Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness…” So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them...
Note: This article is part of an ongoing series on Pope St. John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body (TOB).” From the beginning, God gave us marriage not only for the good of spouses sharing...
On most Sundays at St. Maximillian Kolbe Parish, my family sits facing a stained glass window of Fr. Kolbe. The window contains a constellation of symbols representing the events of his life; from well-known facts...
A Guide to Visio Divina Invite the Holy Spirit to enlighten your experience as you gaze at the painting. Notice what thoughts and emotions enter your heart and mind. Be still. Pray with the image...
As most readers of this column are aware, my primary job is Professor of Moral Theology at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology. Some of you might know that I am also an...
When I first sat down to write this month’s column, I must admit I wasn’t especially inspired. Humility felt like a difficult theme to draw out of the archives. Then my colleague Sarah said something...
Why are priests called “father”? What is the history and isn’t it discourages in the Scriptures (“Call no man father…”)? The title “father” as applied to priests in the Catholic Church has both historical and...
You’ll never regret acting in humility. A friend shared this advice years ago, and I’ve never forgotten it. It applies in every circumstance you’ll encounter, particularly to relationships. Your boss gives you feedback you don’t...
Our Lady of the Sign by Abigail Favale | Ignatius, 2026 | 224 pages | $17.95 “I don’t suppose there’s any way I can talk you out of it?” The g1as station attendant’s question comes...
June is the month of the Sacred Heart, when we celebrate the passionate Heart of Jesus bleeding in a deep desire to be united with each of us in those moments of struggle, those moments...
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son, and of the Holy Spirit” Mt 28:19 Jesus gave His disciples this commission just before ascending...
Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC), a national organization serving professional and amateur athletes, is expanding its presence in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati through a new, local missionary focused on helping student-athletes and staff put faith...
There are many sacred spaces in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Annie Huey, Ph.D., wants to tell you all about them. She is the founder of Sacred Heritage Tours and about twice a month she conducts...
There is a quiet rhythm to Erma’s House. On the surface, the work appears simple… rooms are prepared, toys are rotated, and schedules are followed. Children arrive, visits take place, and families leave. Yet, behind...
As we continue learning about the Saintly Seven, we are enlightened and encouraged by their examples. Venerable Augustus Tolton’s extraordinary life gives hope to the faithful amid serious societal trials. Fr. Tolton’s life is a...
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