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Pandemic Lenten Season

As the Church arranged purple and ash color schemes in congregations worldwide, an unknown virus was mounting to plague the year's spiritual practice of Lent. Originating from the wet markets of China, COVID-19 was destined to ruin many lives around the globe, which houses 7.8 billion residents. It seemed that the timing of this vicious plague was right around the spiritual preparation before Easter.

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From Disciple to Lay Apostle

Is it impossible for Christians to be Lay Apostles? Far from it. The transition from disciples of Christ to lay Apostles, while it might seem lofty, is a calling that is open and accessible to all Christians.

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Solo Camping

Camping alone was a surprise experience. Packing my gear and gassing up the steel horse I ride took a different type of sentiment.  How would I survive?

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The Four Functions of Church

Participation takes different forms according to people’s different gifts and offices, but there is a fundamental obligation arising from the sacrament of Baptism (cf. Pope John Paul II, Christifideles Laici, 15): that people place their gifts, their resources—their selves—at God’s service in and through the Church.

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