Faith is the impulsive love that walks on water, runs after the lost sheep and welcomes the Prodigal Son home….
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OFFER, ADORE, RECEIVE
When we speak about what we Catholics, both clergy and lay folk, do with the Holy Eucharist, what words do…
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BLESSED ARE THEY WHO MOURN
On Jan. 20, 2023, I lost someone very important and dear to me. He had been ill, but I was…
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THE EUCHARIST: GIFT OF THE BRIDEGROOM
Do you believe in the real presence of Christ in marriage? To remind us of the Real Presence of Christ…
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“BE PERFECT, JUST AS YOUR HEAVENLY FATHER IS PERFECT”
In the Sermon on the Mount, we hear Jesus say, “Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matthew…
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KEEPING THE FAITH
Editor’s note: OC Catholic has invited students from our Catholic high schools to share what their faith means to them….
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FALL IN LOVE WITH CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Catholic Schools Week is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the many blessings of our Catholic schools. When I think…
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THE EUCHARIST: SOURCE & SUMMIT OF CONSECRATED LIFE
“When did you decide to become a religious sister or brother?” This question is often posed to consecrated men and…
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THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF THE EUCHARIST
In his famous book, “Tattoos on the Heart,” Father Greg Boyle shared powerful stories of troubled youth who faced abandonment…
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FACING REALITY AND UNITING TO END HOMELESSNESS
Each day, thousands of our Orange County community members face homelessness. Acknowledging the difficulty of the topic and disagreements by…