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What is popular, and what is right

Vince M
December 18th, 2012 | 2 Comments

I remember when I was in third grade, how excited I was to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion. It was an amazing feeling to know that I can now fully participate in the Mass. Part of what the teachers told us to do when receiving the body of Christ was to let it dissolve [...]

Time to untangle the Christmas lights, in our hearts

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November 19th, 2012 | 1 Comment

One of my favorite parts of the Christmas season is being able to drive down the street and look at the dozens of houses with bright lights and fun decorations. My family and I try and point out the brightest houses and stare in awe as we think about the time and resources each household [...]

All kneel: A genuflection reflection

Morgan Sanei is a senior at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur in Villanova, and a parishioner of St. Teresa of Avila in Norristown.
September 18th, 2012 | 2 Comments

Teens, and many other Catholics, might not grasp why we kneel upon entering a church pew.