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October 31, 2023 Catholic / Faith / Health / Mental Health / Mental Illness / Uncategorized

In Memory of His Daughter, Deacon Ed Shoener Brings God’s Love to Those with Mental Illness

Shame, stigma, and misconceptions surround the topic of mental illness, even in some church circles. For instance, there are some

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October 3, 2023 God / Inclusion / Mercy / Special needs / Uncategorized

In Work at St. John’s Bread and Life, Sister Caroline Tweedy Feeds Bodies and Souls

Having been involved with CYO sports from childhood through young adulthood, Sister Caroline Tweedy, RSM, grew up thinking that “coaching”

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June 26, 2023 Books / Catholic / Faith / God / Grief / Uncategorized

Luke Russert on Processing Grief, the Power of Aloneness, and the Communion of Saints

After NBC news legend Tim Russert passed away unexpectedly in 2008, his son Luke did his best to stay strong

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April 18, 2023 Alzheimer's Disease / Caregiving / Christian / Dementia / Faith / God / Grief / trauma / Uncategorized

Elizabeth Humphreys’ Personal Mission to Support Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

Elizabeth Humphreys was filled with anger about her once vibrant and intelligent mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s. That anger bled into

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April 14, 2023 Catholic / Christian / Faith / God / Mercy / Uncategorized

Sometimes Mercy Precedes Repentance

On the weekend that the Church celebrates Divine Mercy Sunday, I couldn’t help but think of the Gospel story of

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February 28, 2023 Books / Cancer / Catholic / Christian / Faith / God / Grief / Peacemaking / Uncategorized

Compassion Walks the Road to Calvary: An Interview with Sister Ave Clark

The words “peace and compassion” may elicit images of softness or even weakness, but Sister Ave Clark knows from experience

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January 18, 2023 Books / Catholic / Faith / Grief / trauma / Uncategorized

How God and the Blessed Mother Led a ‘Hot Mess’ Toward Healing from Trauma

Leticia Ochoa Adams’ life has not been an easy road. She endured repeated sexual abuse when she was a child

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December 9, 2022 Grief / Hallmark / TV / Uncategorized

Hallmark actress Nikki DeLoach on Moving Through Grief to Find Joy and ‘The Gift of Peace’

When actress Nikki DeLoach initially read the script for her latest Hallmark Christmas movie “The Gift of Peace,” it was

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November 1, 2022 Books / Catholic / Uncategorized

A Deacon on Finding Christ in the Eucharist – and Seeing God’s Grace in Life’s Dark Valleys

Dennis Lambert grew up in a very Catholic household. His parents were active volunteers in their church, dressed their kids

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October 26, 2022 Books / Catholic / Christian / Christmas / Uncategorized

Get Your Spiritual Thoughts Flowing in “Three Minutes a Day”

Yes, it’s that time of year again! I don’t mean pumpkin spice season—though it is that, too. What I’m referring

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About Tony Rossi

After graduating from St. John’s University in New York with degrees in Communications and English, Tony Rossi (the guy on the left) found a job at the Catholic media organization, The Christophers, that allowed him to indulge his interest in religion, media, and pop culture. He served as The Christophers’ TV producer for 11 years, and is currently the organization’s Director of Communications. The job entails hosting and producing the radio show/podcast “Christopher Closeup,” writing and editing the syndicated “Light One Candle” column, producing and scriptwriting the annual Christopher Awards ceremony, and more.

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