April 4, 2012
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How the Early Church Commemorated Christ’s Passion and Resurrection
The early Christians unfortunately had no Peeps but they did have some prayerful and interesting ways of commemorating Holy Week and Easter. Some of their customs have become part of our tradition while others are no longer practiced.
April 3, 2012
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Here’s a way to make ticks go away
This year’s early and warm spring is mostly good. But, there is a downside, which I encountered about two weeks ago.
April 2, 2012
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Most popular stories of March 2012
Having a finger on the pulse of the readers of the TheCatholicSpirit.com.
April 2, 2012
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Cathedral packed for annual men’s conference
As I walked around the Cathedral of St. Paul at the annual archdiocesan men’s conference on Saturday, it was hard to ignore the large crowd of men gathered in the pews. In fact, I did not spot one empty spot, much less one empty pew. From front to back, from side to side, the Cathedral [...]
April 2, 2012
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Highlights at Northwest Sportshow
Got a chance to check out the Northwest Sportshow Friday afternoon. It was about the only time I could make it, and I’m glad I did. Though I only was able to spend about two hours, it was well worth the trip. Here are some of the highlights: 1. Re-connecting with old friends. Early on [...]
March 30, 2012
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Looking for Something Spiritual to do on Good Friday? Attend the Vigil Outside of Planned Parenthood
Pray that the scourge of abortion ends. Join others who embrace life, and listen to religious leaders outside of this mega-abortuary.
March 29, 2012
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Northwest Sportshow is here!
The annual Northwest Sportshow is going on now at the Minneapolis Convention Center in Minneapolis. Traditionally, it has been a don’t-miss event for me. I have been going off and on ever since I was in grade school. I hope to make it again this year. Often, there is still snow on the ground, or [...]
March 29, 2012
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‘The Hunger Games’: Has it come out in time?
Best-selling book and hit film are as much about today as some fictional future, if we look past the great story.
March 29, 2012
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What is the Sacred Paschal Triduum?
The Sacred Paschal Triduum is the three most solemn days of the liturgical year; Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil. These most holy days celebrate the Paschal Mystery, first, the passion, suffering, and death of the Lord Jesus, followed by his resurrection, the triumph of the holy cross, and Christ’s decisive victory over sin and death.
March 28, 2012
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Men’s conference March 31
Still haven’t registered for the Archdiocesan Men’s Conference? No problem!