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Be With Me
by Guy McClung
I wish you could have been at Bethlehem. You could have held Me and kept -
Sacred Space
by Rose of Sharon
There is a sacred space So nurturing and warm There is a sacred space Where -
Joseph Journeyed All the Way
by Jake Frost
Joseph journeyed all the way To Bethlehem and Christmas Day Beginning, as good things often
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The Changing Celebration of Halloween
by Jake Frost
Over the years of my childhood, I experienced a transformation of Halloween. When I was -
St. Francis: Creation and “The Environment”
by Marcellino D'Ambrosio, Ph.D.
You often see a garden statue of him with a bird on his shoulder. Yes, -
Lines from the Declaration of Independence to Ponder this July
by Marge Fenelon
As youth, many of us were required to memorize – or at least study –
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Book Review: Dreams for your Grandchild
by Mary Kochan
Dreams for your Grandchild by Allen Hunt is both a lovely book and a -
In Theaters: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
by Catholic Lane Administrator
All Clara (Mackenzie Foy) wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock -
God Friended Me New TV Series
by Patti Maguire Armstrong
Miles Finer has good reasons not to believe in God. Or so he thinks. That’s
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USAID Gives Millions in Grants to Group Fighting U.S. Pro-Life Policy
by Susan Yoshihara, Ph.D.
The U.S. International Agency for International Development (USAID) just gave a hefty grant to CARE, -
Lines from the Declaration of Independence to Ponder this July
by Marge Fenelon
As youth, many of us were required to memorize – or at least study – -
Hope in Times of Violence: Loved Ones are Closer Than We Think
by Monica Hannan
Pick up the paper or turn on the TV, and we hear of another mass
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, We Need You More Than Ever!
by Mark Armstrong
Hundreds of millions of people around the world today will celebrate Masses to honor an -
Ireland, a Land of Atrophied Consciences
by Patti Maguire Armstrong
It boils down to confession. Because when the confession lines grow short, sin prevails; first -
Abortion Advocates Tactics
by Patti Maguire Armstrong
Promoting abortion is the biggest challenge in advertising today. A false narrative is a must
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Breaking Open the Word at Home: Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
by Brandon Harvey
Sunday Mass Readings for the Ministry of Parents and Godparents: December 30th, 2018. The Church -
Breaking Open the Word at Home: Christmas
by Brandon Harvey
Mass Readings for the Ministry of Parents and Godparents: December 25th, 2018 The Church professes -
Make Family Reconciliation an Advent Tradition
by James Curley
It is 1535 London. The prior of the Carthusian monks at the London Charterhouse tries
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Breaking Open the Word at Home: Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
by Brandon Harvey
Sunday Mass Readings for the Ministry of Parents and Godparents: December 30th, 2018. The Church -
Why Sola Scriptura Still Matters, Part One
by Mary Kochan
We are now just over 501 and one years since Martin Luther’s posting of his ninety-five -
Why Sola Scriptura Still Matters, Part Two
by Mary Kochan
In part one we discussed the importance that the Protestant principle of sola scriptura still has
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Shine Your Light with Facebook Friends as a Spiritual Work of Mercy
by Patti Maguire Armstrong
Would go to the lion’s den for your faith? I’m guessing everyone has asked themselves -
Parental Rights on the Line: VidAngel Being Sued by Disney
by Catholic Lane Editor
VidAngel is the market-leading entertainment platform empowering users to filter language, nudity, violence, and other -
CBC’s Anti-Disability Prejudice Symptomatic of Larger Exclusion
by Mark Davis Pickup
Up until 1991, I worked for the Canadian federal Commission promoting employment equity in the
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Breaking Open the Word at Home: Second Sunday of Advent
by Brandon Harvey
Sunday Mass Readings for the Ministry of Parents and Godparents The Church calls Christian parents to be the “first” teachers of the faith and the “best” teachers of the faith (The Rite of Infant Baptism). Godparents agree to assist in this ministry of parents. This resource from “Catholic Lane” is to assist you, parent or […]
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A Look at Advent in Our Home
by Kim Heilman
Last Sunday we began the holy season of Advent. Today I’ll offer a few thoughts and ideas on what works for our family to keep this season holy and prayerful. Our family begins this season with Confession and Adoration. While we never quit going to Confession throughout the year, our family has taken a three-month […]
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Breaking Open the Word at Home: First Sunday of Advent
by Brandon Harvey
Sunday Mass Readings for the Ministry of Parents and Godparents Introduction The Church calls Christian parents to be the “first” teachers of the faith and the “best” teachers of the faith (The Rite of Infant Baptism). Godparents agree to assist in this ministry of parents. This resource from “Catholic Lane” is to assist you, parent […]
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Spend This Advent with Mary
by Patti Maguire Armstrong
The holidays are upon us and the scramble to get ready for Christmas has officially begun. There’s so much to do but preparing for Christmas is about getting ready for the birth of Jesus. No one prepared for that moment more in union with God than the Blessed Mother did. So what better way to […]
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Breaking Open the Word at Home: Sunday, November 25, 2018
by Brandon Harvey
Sunday Mass Readings for the Ministry of Parents and Godparents The Church calls Christian parents to be the “first” teachers of the faith and the “best” teachers of the faith (The Rite of Infant Baptism). Godparents agree to assist in this ministry of parents. This resource from Catholic Lane is to assist you, parent or […]
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Swords into Plowshares: How to Deal with Family Friction During the Holidays
by Rose of Sharon
Holiday time means family time. And family time can sometimes mean friction time. We come together with intentions of good will, but as soon as someone says something we disagree with, or does something that offends us, we can be quick to pull out our swords and spears. The great prophet Isaiah speaks of people […]
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Breaking Open the Word at Home: Sunday, November 18, 2018
by Brandon Harvey
Sunday Mass Readings for the Ministry of Parents and Godparents The Church calls Christian parents to be the “first” teachers of the faith and the “best” teachers of the faith (The Rite of Infant Baptism). Godparents agree to assist in this ministry of parents. This resource from Catholic Lane is to assist you, parent or […]
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The Top 9 Most Prestigious Catholic Schools in the U.S.
by Laurel Whitworth
If you grew up in a Catholic household or attended a Catholic secondary school, then a Catholic university will feel familiar. Besides familiarity, Catholic universities offer many other advantages for the young faithful student. Many emphasize service to others, Mass, and a structured environment, as well as traditional scholarly pursuits. The Catholic Church typically runs […]
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Addicted to Romance
by Patti Maguire Armstrong
Are romance novels an innocent pastime or something more dangerous? While I was working on Amazing Grace for Married Couples, a story we ended up not using involved a woman who became addicted to romance novels. It seems she is not alone. I’ve gone to garage sales and saw tables full of romance novels for […]
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Veterans: What Is Seen and What Is Not Seen
by Dr. Mark W. Hendrickson
In economics, the first lesson I teach my pupils is the lesson of things that are seen and things that are not seen. Actions have some effects that are readily apparent and others are overlooked or not perceived. It’s the same with our military veterans. We see the obvious price they’ve paid—the time they spent […]
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Breaking Open the Word at Home: Sunday, November 11, 2018
by Brandon Harvey
Sunday Mass Readings for the Ministry of Parents and Godparents The Church calls Christian parents to be the “first” teachers of the faith and the “best” teachers of the faith (The Rite of Infant Baptism). Godparents agree to assist in this ministry of parents. This resource from Catholic Lane is to assist you, parent or […]
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Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Catholicism
by Laurel Whitworth
Christianity is one of the world’s largest religious groups, with nearly 2.5 billion people following one of its five major denominations—Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Protestant, and Roman Catholic. Roughly half of all worldwide Christians identify as Catholic, making it the largest of the Christian churches. That number continues to grow as worshippers share their […]
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What Wives Want Husbands to Know
by Barb Lishko
What gives me the right to presume to speak on behalf of the wives of humanity? Who am I anyway? Where are all the letters behind my name, my credentials, or reviews from my peers? What I simply propose here is based on my almost thirty-nine years of marriage, (“street cred”), and the fact that […]
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Breaking Open the Word at Home: Sunday, November 4, 2018
by Brandon Harvey
Mass Readings for the Ministry of Parents and Godparents The Church calls Christian parents to be the “first” teachers of the faith and the “best” teachers of the faith (The Rite of Infant Baptism). Godparents agree to assist in this ministry of parents. This resource from Catholic Lane is to assist you, parent or godparent, […]
