When I wrote my first column in this space (I was assigned to the editor’s desk nearly a year ago),…
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For the last three years, OC Catholic has in each issue introduced you to the priests, deacons and women…
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DID YOU MISS CHRISTMAS?
If you’re like me, the day after Christmas Day has always signaled the end of the Christmas season. If the…
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BECOMING ST. NICHOLAS
It was to be our family’s first Christmas without Santa Claus and I was dreading it. For more than a…
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THE ROSARY, A PRAYER FOR LIFE
In our last issue we shared with you the history of the rosary, as well as a primer on…
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REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES
The month of November is dedicated to remembering our departed loved ones, beginning with All Saints Day on Nov….
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IF IT IS YOUR WILL
Prayer. Sometimes it’s hard. There are times when I don’t know exactly what to say. For those occasions, I’m grateful…
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HOLY WATER’S POTENCY
I have a tiny bottle of holy water, safely stored near the eggs in my refrigerator so it won’t topple…
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FIRST BLIND, THEN BLESSED
True story. One Saturday morning I found myself sinking in the quick sand that is envy as I cleaned my…
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MARYWOOD LIVES ON
Let me tell you a story about eight women who live separate lives yet share a deep, everlasting bond. We…