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Guarding & Cultivating the Treasure of Sacred Music

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Many people associate music exclusively with entertainment, but its purpose extends far beyond that. As Catholics, we recognize that supporting sacred music, including through the facilitation of concerts, is part of the Church’s apostolic missi...
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The Ars Orandi of Holy Week

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As we rapidly approach Holy Week, we enter the Triduum—the great culmination of Lent, the most sacred time for the faithful and the magnificent summit of the Church’s liturgical life. The principal liturgies of this time are exceptionally rich i...
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Christmas Carols: Spontaneous Expressions of Faith

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The Christmas season, alongside Eastertide, stands as one of the pinnacle moments in the Church's liturgical cycle. It is truly remarkable to witness the seamless blending of the "official" traditions of the high church with popular culture! For...
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The Reason for the Season

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I recall a memorable catchphrase I often encountered while driving long distances during the Christmas season a few years ago: Jesus is the reason for the season. This simple yet profound truth, encapsulated in the song of the same title recorde...
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The Delusion of Replacing God: Yuval Harari’s Dystopic Vision

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I have always enjoyed conversations with a young professional I have known for several years. Based on my long-term observations of his life choices, I regard him as an intelligent, sensible, and decent person. Recently, I came across a book on ...
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Live as a Beacon of Freedom: St. John Paul II’s Message to America

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Not long ago, I reflected on the shared history of the cathedrals in St. Louis and New Orleans. A discussion of the historical connection between these two Catholic cities would be incomplete without considering significant events that further s...
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The Sister Cathedrals of St. Louis:

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San Louisians are justifiably proud of our beautiful and cherished landmark, the Basilica of St. Louis. Besides being a place of worship, the seat of the Archdiocese, and the most important center of spiritual life for St. Louis Catholics, the B...
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Lauda Sion: St. Thomas Aquinas & Corpus Christi

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The period spanning from late April to early June is characterized by a rapid succession of significant Church feasts: Ascension, Pentecost, Trinity Sunday, and the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ. Each of these feasts, brimming with p...
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At the Crossroads of Divine Love and Human Cruelty: The Reproaches of Good Friday

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Holy Week, stands above all others as the high point on the Church’s liturgical calendar due to its profound spiritual and theological significance, as well as the rich variety of liturgical forms and ancient customs. These seven days, brimming ...
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