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Aleteia
119 Articles
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How to practice the lost art of “stopping”
Work, family, plans with friends, sports … when do you take time to savor life?One of the problems that constantly comes up in ...
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J.R.R. Tolkien’s epic cure for frustration, depression, and doubt
Few are familiar with J.R.R. Tolkien's greatest love and what gave him profound strength during his darkest hours.Catholic auth...
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3 Reasons we desperately need Mary as our Mother
The life we live is Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life. The more we look to the Mother of that life, the more we come to k...
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4 Quick facts about the veneration of relics
Relics can be confusing, so here is a brief rundown of what Catholics believe.Why do Catholics keep saint’s bones, hair, clothe...
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Doubt is a normal part of the Christian life
Even great saints have gone through periods of doubt, but they persevered in prayer and love.The word “doubt” has two definitio...
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If Advent isn’t about hoping “for,” then what is it?
I realized that I was making a mistake in my Advent-ing.As it is written in Isaiah the prophet:Behold, I am sending my messenge...
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Filling Our Empty Churches: Reaching Out Without Dumbing Down
“Casual Atmosphere. Serious Faith. No Weird Stuff.” These words headed a brochure placed in my friend’s mailbox by a local cong...
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Preparing for the light of Christmas in the darkness of Advent
“Stay awake! For you do not know on which day the Lord will come… you also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, ...
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9 Things You Can Do Right Now to Have A More Meaningful Advent
It really can be different this year.In a couple of weeks, as Americans recover from stuffing themselves with turkey and holdin...
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