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Rediscover Jesus in Adoration
A busy mom reflects on how making adoration a habit has blessed her life in unexpected and beautiful ways.
SMM Parish
3 min read
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The Epiphany of the Lord
Hopefully, your twelve days of Christmas have been filled with light and joy.
Rev. Eric J. Banecker
2 min read
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The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
Rev. Eric J. Banecker
2 min read
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The Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul
Indispensable men who proclaimed the Gospel with great boldness after life-transforming encounters with the Risen Christ.
Rev. Eric J. Banecker
4 min read
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The Sacraments Transform Us
Last week we finished Matthew’s “Book of Parables,” hearing that the kingdom of heaven could be compared to one who finds a pearl or...
Deacon Joseph Boyle, M.Th.
2 min read
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I give you a model to follow
By Nicole McAlee, M.S. Nicole McAlee is an SMM & O'Hara Alum and a Graduate of the University of Notre Dame. She is a Program Manager at...
Nicole McAlee
2 min read
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At the Feet of Christ
by Nicky Verna, M.Th. Recently, a friend was with me during Adoration, and she said, "I have to spend more time gazing at the Cross. I...
Nicky Verna, M.Th.
4 min read
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If Christ is all I possess, then I possess enough
Some things in this world are not meant for everyone—yet, the material world conveys the opposite. In a world where we are made to...
Deacon Joseph Boyle, M.Th.
3 min read
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Getting the Better Part
Martha and Mary receive Jesus.
Fr. Alex Gibbs
5 min read
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The Garden of the Soul
by Nicky Verna, M.A Looking out upon my yard fills me with many emotions—wonder, gratitude, and awe for God's creations. However, there...
Nicky Verna, M.Th.
3 min read
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Jealousy is Not a Fruit of Faithfulness
Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a, Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21, & Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46 In today's Gospel, we hear the Parable of the...
Deacon Joseph Boyle, M.Th.
2 min read
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Love and Suffering
Thursday of the Sixth Week in Ordinary Time James 2:1-9, Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, & Mark 8:27-33 “Who do you say that I am?” Peter...
Deacon Joseph Boyle, M.Th.
2 min read
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