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This is the seventh part in the series Making Relationships Matter My Dearest Talitha Christina, It was almost seventeen years ago when you graced my womb with your presence. When your ...
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by Mary Ellen Barrett | Mary invited me to her home on Friday to pray the rosary with her family, Chris’ family and two other families.
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by Angela Jaramillo | When I was a teenager, our family lived in the mountains, a loud cacophony of bird calls woke me up like clockwork.
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by Abby Sasscer | Although I really wanted to finish my task, I decided to look into her hazel eyes, take her tiny hand and ask if she wanted to dance.
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Having a month that is especially dedicated to the Mary is one of the more beautiful aspects of our Catholic heritage...
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by Ginny Seuffert | Teaching our children to develop good judgment will lead to a future dominated by well-formed, deeply committed Catholic leaders.
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