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Remaining Catholic–Despite It All

June 22, 2026/6 Comments/in Personal Stories /by Michaelangelo Allocca

I am just as much a member of the Mystical Body of Christ as anyone else is. Why should I leave the Church simply because some of its members and regulations make me feel unwelcome? Read More

Holy Thursday: Beyond Foot-Washing

April 2, 2026/7 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

There is another equally important lesson for Holy Thursday: the need to accept salvation on God’s terms, not our own. Read More

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