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Alcohol and harm reduction residences: ‘A place to build community and to call home’
Posted on 04/25/2024 15:09 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Two Catholic Charities Twin Cities programs that treat people with long-term alcohol use disorder through a harm reduction model of managed alcohol consumption are explored in a documentary titled “Wet House.” The film will be shown and discussed May 2 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia), and everyone is invited, said Mike Rios-Keating, Catholic […]
Deacons Maloney and Wappes to fly home from Rome for their May 25 ordination
Posted on 04/25/2024 15:06 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Deacons Michael Maloney and Joseph Wappes will be ordained to the priesthood in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis on May 25 with 11 other men. Their formation was unique among the class as they studied at the Pontifical North American College in Rome.
See you in the story
Posted on 04/25/2024 14:46 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
My son stands in the center of his bedroom, wailing to the heavens while his sleepy brothers tuck into bunk beds. Tonight, there has been no time for stories, since the family party ran late. But I hadn't expected bedtime tears, so I scramble for a consolation prize.
Local Catholic produces movie about inspirational Chinese eye surgeon
Posted on 04/25/2024 14:36 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Being the only student in the seventh grade of a Catholic elementary school in Minneapolis more than 30 years ago turned out to be a blessing in disguise for David Fischer.
What are people for?
Posted on 04/25/2024 14:32 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
The aim of humans is to worship God and to enjoy him forever, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. But practically, what are we meant to do with our time?
Openness to the conversion of others
Posted on 04/25/2024 14:19 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
On March 23, 1999, Chris Chelios — a Chicago native and star defenseman of the Chicago Blackhawks — was traded to the Detroit Red Wings at the age of 37.
Pray and work
Posted on 04/25/2024 13:59 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
“Ora et labora” (pray and work) is a Benedictine motto that not only applies to monastic life but can also describe a balanced spiritual life for all of us.
Orar y trabajar
Posted on 04/25/2024 13:59 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
“Ora et labora” (orar y trabajar) es un lema benedictino que no sólo se aplica a la vida monástica sino que también puede describir una vida espiritual equilibrada para todos nosotros.
From readers – April 25, 2024
Posted on 04/25/2024 13:52 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Pharmacies and abortion
Catholic chat bot: Putting AI at the service of the Church
Posted on 04/24/2024 17:01 PM (TheCatholicSpirit.com)
Before converting to Catholicism, Michael Baggot took his questions about faith and the Church to the first place many people go with their questions: the internet.