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Any Sign of the Apocalypse Yet?

Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS

Well, it's December 21, 2012, the day many believe the world will end along with the Mayan calendar. So if you haven't seen any signs that the earth's rotational axis has shifted, or seen the start of the fiercest solar storm in recorded history, or caught a glimpse of the never-seen-before planet Nibiru hurtling toward earth, chances are this day will pass as quietly as yesterday.

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Send Your Love and Prayers to Priests in Newtown

The following letter was written by the sister of Father Luke Suarez, a newly ordained priest who is serving at St. Rose of Lima parish in Newtown,Connecticut. She is asking the faithful to send their prayers and Christmas greetings of support to these priests as they struggle to minister to the residents of their shattered community.

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Advent Week Three: A Time for Sharing, A Time for Caring

200479108-001In yesterday's blog, we discussed the necessity of evangelization in the modern world and why this call applies in a special way to the lay faithful.

But the question remains, how do we effectively communicate the Catholic faith in the world today? This remains a challenge especially given the competing voices in today's market place of ideas.

Indeed, secularism and relativism have captivated the mindset of the culture. However, St. Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 4 that our mission is to preach the Gospel "in season and out," and the reality is you and I have been chosen by God to do so in our day and time. And, in the end, truth is on our side.

Following are four steps that help us share the faith with others.

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