He has risen!

By Tom Quiner Christians living in the West can boldly proclaim these glorious words: “He has risen!” Our Christian brothers in much of the world, especially the Mideast and Northern Africa, are dying by the thousands for their belief in the Risen Lord. On this Easter, let us pray, pray hard, for our brothers and…

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God really uses life's screw ups

Even if you’re a total screw up, watch out. God may use you to change the world.
The list of screw ups who changed the world for the good is long. My favorite Old Testament example is …

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An intoxicating love affair with the divine

As I went up for communion, I thought of Mr. Dawkins’ comments at a gathering of evangelical atheists last year called “The Reason Rally.” He preached to the gathered acolytes the need to go beyond mere proselytizing his nihilistic religion, he encouraged mockery of my faith …

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An intoxicating love affair with the divine

Last night was big. It was my 31st anniversary of becoming a parent. And it was another anniversary. I attended the beautiful Easter Vigil Mass at my church. It was the 31st anniversary of my entrance into the Catholic Church, an act whose significance grows each day. My baby boy and I both came into the Church that evening in 1981. Thirty-one is a fitting number. After all, I attend a church called Holy Trinity, named in honor of our God in three forms, who nevertheless is one God. The Father. The Son. The Holy Spirit. The sweep of the Catholic Easter Vigil is awe-inspiring. It is epic …

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