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Thanksgiving memories
Thanksgiving surprise By Kathy Schmugge With a newborn in a new city, I was down in the dumps because bad weather prevented my planned trip to spend Thanksgiving day with my family. This holiday was […]
Year: 2012
Christina Capecchi
Fire, snow and wind: Faith that withstands the elements
The men had just left morning Mass when they spotted the flames. It was the second Monday of November, and they’d been without electricity since Saturday. Torrential winds had toppled trees and power lines, so […]
Father Bryan P. Babick
Contradictions answered by faith
After examining the new translation of the Roman Missal for over a year, it seems clear that each word we use in celebrating the Paschal Mystery has a deep meaning in our spiritual journey. Since […]
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Put aside stressors this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving: The name says it all. It is the traditional time to give thanks to God, to count one’s blessings and be grateful for our spiritual bounty. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is […]
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Coloring book can help domestic violence victims
ORANGEBURG—Nobody knew Lucinda Bernard was involved in an abusive relationship until the night she was killed. Her family members recall that night, filled with pulsing blue lights as they stood outside her house blocked by […]
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Our desires need to be directed toward heaven
Author and speaker Christopher West has spent more than a decade spreading the message of Pope John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body,” a series of audiences he give during the first five years of […]
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Look forward, speaker says at Black Catholic Day of Reflection
CHARLESTON—Over 150 black Catholics reflected on their long history and look at ways to move forward in the Year of Faith during a Day of Reflection on Nov. 10. The event also included the examination […]
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Celebrating St. Pedro Calungsod
SPARTANBURG—Hundreds of people turned out to celebrate St. Pedro Calungsod, a young man who gave his life for his faith and became only the second Filipino saint. A day of thanksgiving was held Nov. 3 […]
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Education is key to ending domestic violence
A report showing that South Carolina is No. 2 in the country in the number of women killed by men sent domestic violence activists searching for answers.Why did the state jump from No. 7 to […]
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Don’t be satisfied with achievements; pursue greater good, pope says
By Carol Glatz | Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI called on people to never be satisfied with their earthly achievements because true happiness entails seeking out the greater good. He […]