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The Anxiety Dilemma: An Integrated Perspective to One of the Most Powerful Forces in the World

We begin with the foundation of Christianity, as noted in Matthew 22: 37-40. Jesus declared, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and […]

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Mechanical Works of Mercy

I was back at the Oasis, and it felt like anything but a haven in the desert.  I had just left Great Sand Dunes National Park, where the kids were […]

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FaithHealth

Why We as Catholics Need to Reexamine Our Relationship with Food.  Today

As Catholics, we pride ourselves on being protectors and pursuers of God’s design in the world.  Even in situations that aren’t popular and are downright counterculture, Catholicism has long professed […]

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Willpower – Amy’s Marathon Journey

On April 13th, my wife, Amy, ran the Carmel Marathon, her third race at this distance.  She finished in 4 hours, 13 minutes, about 2 ½ minutes off her personal […]

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What I Learned from the Most Intense Eight Weeks of My Life

On April 8th, I finished the Carmel Marathon in what was a PR (3:28) for me.  About 8-10 weeks earlier, I had a repeated premonition that if the marathon went […]

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FaithHealthNature

Backpacking Is a Quintessential Christian Activity

“Not everything in life is essential.  If everything is essential, then nothing is essential.” I had just awoken to the sounds of a gurgling stream.  The previous night, a thundershower […]

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FaithRelationships

But I Won’t Do That!

One of the toughest realities of life is that the most difficult and painful areas are often the ones that we most need to grow.  As it relates to our […]

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FaithMental Health

The Wholy Virtues

The human body shares in the dignity of the “image of God”:  it is a human body precisely because it is animated by a spiritual soul, and it is the […]

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Catholic Life & Family: Are We Missing Something?

Recently, my wife and I received the local Office of Family and Life e-newsletter through the diocese.  As often is the case, it is full of interesting articles, resources, and […]

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FaithParenting

All Things New by Erin McCole Cupp

“Truth outlasts moments.  Truth showed me that when I stood up to that one moment of abuse, I was setting a boundary that I, as a unique and precious child […]

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