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Vocation Crisis? Not What You Might Think…
Yesterday, a study was released by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) of Georgetown University titled, “Consideration of Priesthood and Religious Life Among Never-Married U.S....
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Where Heaven and Earth Meet
The Church Triumphant The world around us is full of signs and wonders revealing glimpses of the eternal. Sadly, most of us are too busy in this world to look deeper and see into those glimpses. But...
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Almost There!
This week, my fellow Laboure Society aspirants and I began our third trimester in our fundraising term. We now have fewer than 10 weeks to reach our goals. As of Monday of this week, thanks to...
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Truth in Hope
Today, the Dominican Order celebrates the feast of all Dominican saints. Men and women and children. Friars. Nuns. Sisters. Laity. All the sons and daughters of Our Holy Father Dominic who sought...
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Faith in a Final Quarter
This week, my classmates and I entered into the final quarter of the Laboure Society fundraising term. With only seven weeks to go, collectively we’ve raised over $131,000 for vocations! Thanks to...
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All About…Who Again?
I faced one of my most dreaded situations this morning. A dead car. No, it wasn’t the battery. My best guess is the cold snap we’ve experienced (dipping below zero at night and not much warmer in...
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Food for the Body and Soul – Dinner Reception in Support of Vocations
On January 26, 2013 at 6:30 p.m., the Our Lady of Snows Council of the Knights of Columbus is hosting a dinner reception to support priestly and religious vocations in my honor. Speaking at the dinner...
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Hot off the Presses!
Over the “bootcamp” retreat weekend with The Laboure Society, we had many guests, one of whom was Susan Klemond with National Catholic Register. Her article was published online this afternoon and may...
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Laetare Sunday!
Rejoice! This past Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Lent, is a day of joy. We are now halfway through the Lenten season and Easter is near. This past Sunday I also had the blessing of sharing briefly a...
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Smoke Watch
There are times when I lament the changes technology has brought to our society. And then there are times when I am extremely grateful for it. Right now, with the rest of the world, I am glued to the...
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If We Are What We Should Be…
Alleluia! He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia! Beginning last Sunday, and for the next 50 days, we celebrate our Lord’s resurrection and the Easter season. Lent is over, time for rejoicing!...
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One Step Closer, One More To Go
So much excitement in recent days! The spring class of The Labouré Society finished strong, raising approximately $270,000 for vocations! Nine of my fellow aspirants will be entering formation this...
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The Wedding Feast
Wedding Feast at Cana Fundraising is mission work. It is connecting with people and inviting them to support something worthwhile. Sometimes, as in this case, something eternal. Often I hear, “no, I’m...
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Can I Get a Witness?
Amen! Thanks to God’s grace, The Labouré Society and its friends and supporters, we have new entrances! Br. Alex Carroll, new postulant with the Monastery of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Ireland...
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Blessed Are The Peacemakers
Our Holy Father has asked us to join together with him in fasting and prayer today for peace, particularly in Syria. But what is peace? True peace cannot be imposed with violence, force, or a...
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Stories of Gratitude
Recently I was talking with a priest friend over coffee about some of the challenges he faces in his parish. Full of zeal and tenderness for the people he has been charged to shepherd, it pained him...
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New Vocations For Christmas?
It’s All Hallow’s Eve, the unofficial start of the holiday season, at least in the malls and stores. It also marks a milestone for The Labouré Society. We are now over a third of a way through our...
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Because of Poor Sinners
I am often asked how I came to discern with the Dominicans. What draws me to the Dominican Order? While it is ultimately a mystery of God, there are several reasons, and most of them can be explained...
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Families, Vocations, and Sacraments, Oh My!
No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people, in the experience of fraternal love. Pope Francis, Message...
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Delay of Vocations for Religious Who Professed Perpetual Vows in 2013
A recent study reveals that of those who professed perpetual vows in 2013 (meaning they entered an average of six to eight years ago), approximately 10% of them were delayed in entering formation by an...
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