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May 16, 2012

Montana trip features good weather, gorgeous landscape and turkeys!

I have to admit, it felt a bit odd to be standing in the highlands of eastern Montana Saturday morning. As I scanned this broad, beautiful landscape, I couldn’t help but think about the legions of anglers making their first attempt at catching a walleye back home. So, why would I forsake the hallowed Minnesota [...]

May 11, 2012

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Hannah and Ann: Two good and holy mothers for Mother’s Day

Hannah and Ann are two great and holy mothers of the Judeo-Christian tradition. Hannah is the precursor to Ann. The Hebrew name Hannah means “grace,” and the name “Ann,” another form of the name “Hannah,” also means “grace.”

May 10, 2012

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Mother’s Day, Mary and the Bread of Life

Our mothers are our first teachers and the nourishment that they give to us is counted in greater terms than calories.

May 10, 2012

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A Pro-Life Mother’s Day Gift

Kalley Yanta receives a very special Mother’s Day gift: a billboard that promotes Life. Read about this lovely present, and view the YouTube video that goes with it.

May 10, 2012

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A turkey in MN… and more!

After hunting hard in Wisconsin for five days, it was time to get out in the woods in Minnesota. The hunting in Wisconsin was tough, and I managed to shoot a young male, called a jake. I took a shot at a mature tom at 30 yards, but missed. Time after time, birds would hang [...]

May 9, 2012

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How can this be God’s will?

We may like some aspects of God’s will better than others but good or bad, God’s seen everything that happens to us beforehand, has pondered how we would benefit from it and has approved it.

May 9, 2012

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Discover the meaning to your life. Encounter Jesus on a daily basis. Learn how to live faith in everything you do. Eliminate the frustrations and indecision you face daily. Jesus is speaking to you through these daily morning and evening scripture reflections.

May 7, 2012

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Most popular stories of April 2012

Having a finger on the pulse of the readers of the TheCatholicSpirit.com.

May 7, 2012

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Background Video about Chen Guangcheng

Did you know that in 2005, one county in China had 130,000 forced abortions and sterilizations? Watch this video and pass it on.

May 3, 2012

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Apart from me you can do nothing

“I am the true vine” (Jn 15:1), “You are the branches” (Jn 15:5), and he made the profound observation: “A branch cannot bear fruit on its own” (Jn 15:4). “Apart from me you can do nothing” (Jn 15:5).