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Editor's Reflections
by Doug Bean
Good Friday business closing bold testament to Christian values 

Scripture Commentary
by Father Timothy M. Hayes
‘Love one another as I have loved you’

The Catholic Difference
by George Weigel
Gaia, false gods and public policy

Stewardship, Living Our Faith
by Andrea Pannell
Stewardship can’t pause during pandemic

Faith in Action
by Erin Cordle
Inspiration for Walking with Moms in Need

The Everyday Catholic
by Rick Jeric
Thank you for reading through the years

Finding Faith in Everyday Life
by Sarah Reinhard
Ways to pray when you just can’t

Aquinas Corner
by Richard Arnold
Saint’s writings on faith, reason reveal connection
 
Holy & Healthy
by Lori Crock
Woe to compare
 
Making Sense Out of Bioethics
by Fr. Tad Pacholczyk
Should we take whatever vaccine is offered?

Have Faith in Education
by Adam Dufault
Schools operate humbly at bold pace 

Holiness at home
by Greg Popcak
Getting family rituals ‘rite’ in Domestic Church

All That We Have
by MaryBeth Eberhard
Christ offered peace to stricken apostles; should we do less?

Unity in Community
by Pamela Harris
Black Catholic leaders honored in November

Obituaries

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New Lexington St. Rose School to close at end of year 
New Lexington St. Rose School will be closing at the conclusion of the current school year.
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Message from Bishop Brennan: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

With April being National Child Abuse Prevention Month, we have the opportunity to embrace the vital truth that our children and young people are a most precious and valued gift in the Church. They are integral members of the Church now, and as they grow and mature, they will shape the future of the Diocese of Columbus and the world. With deep sadness, though, I also acknowledge the fact that millions of children have and are suffering abuse and neglect.
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Ada parishioner chosen as Catholic Man of the Year
Stephan Johnson, a member of Ada Our Lady of Lourdes Church, has been selected as the Catholic Men’s Luncheon Club’s 2021 Catholic Man of the Year.
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Diocesan program promotes dialogue on racism 

The diocese is offering an in-depth dialogue on racism and cultural sensitivity. The program, Unity in Community: Courageous Conversations, is facilitated by leaders of various ministries in the diocese. 
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Real Presence, Real Future reflections
Today’s gospel recounts the Apostles experiencing our Lord’s glorified presence following his resurrection and how, through His presence and signs, their faith was reinforced, enabling them to look to and move toward the new horizons of their missionary discipleship.
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Author lauds ‘holy boldness’ of St. Catherine of Siena
If St. Catherine of Siena were alive today, would she use Twitter? 
Prominent Catholic journalist Kathryn Jean Lopez, a senior fellow at the National Review Institute and author of A Year with the Mystics: Visionary Wisdom for Daily Living, posed the question during an interview before a presentation titled “St. Catherine of Siena Will Help Us Out of Our Current Darkness” on the Dominican saint’s feast day, Thursday, April 29, in Patrick Hall at Columbus St. Patrick Church.
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Walking with Moms among programs in diocese to aid needy
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) created a nationwide initiative known as Walking with Moms in Need, which is designed to increase parish support for pregnant women and for mothers facing difficulties. In the Diocese of Columbus, the program is being handled by the Office for Social Concerns and coordinated by Erin Cordle, the office’s associate director.
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Priests celebrate significant milestone anniversaries in 2021 
Ten diocesan priests are celebrating the 40th or 25th anniversaries of their ordination this year.
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Women’s Care Center helps to build strong families
“I feel like I owe my motherhood to you!” said Hadjer, one of roughly 150 moms who participate in parenting classes each month at the Women’s Care Center, which has two locations on Columbus’ east side. 
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Mother’s love unfailing, like that of God, Virgin Mary
Happy Mother’s Day! Like most people, I have been reminiscing about my mom. A mixture of joyful memories, trials, tribulations and funny family anecdotes are flowing through my mind like leaves on a creek. 
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More than 100 physicians and other health-care professionals, clergy, religious and seminarians attended the Converging Roads medical ethics conference on Saturday, April 24 at the Pontifical College Josephinum’s Jessing Center.
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Bishop Brennan’s funeral homily for Father Richard Engle
​​​​​​​“I only knew Father Engle – I had a really hard time calling him ‘Bird,’ I’m telling you that; everybody says, ‘No, that’s the way to go,’ but I’ve only known him in the last two years of his life – but I think he would speak the same way that Peter did: ‘God shows no partiality; rather, in every nation, whoever fears Him and acts uprightly is acceptable to Him.’
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Missionary Discipleship
Marketing CEO helps caring companies thrive
Marc Hawk of the RevLocal marketing firm says that by helping businesses thrive, he not only is fulfilling his company’s mission, but he’s also practicing missionary discipleship in a way that suits him.
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Father Ike to serve as chaplain at Rickenbacker
While growing up in Nigeria, Father Hilary Ike wanted to be a soldier, but ultimately discerned that God was calling him to be a priest. He now will get to fulfill his boyhood ambition, for Father Ike will be serving as chaplain, with the rank of captain, for the U.S. Army Reserve’s 718th Transportation Battalion, which has its headquarters in the Army Reserve Center at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base.
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Walking with the Saints
Our Lady of Fatima a role model for strong parents

I am a mother who seeks to parent with grace. It has always been important to me that my children know me to be a loving, trustworthy and faith-filled advocate for them. In striving to create these relationships, there have been times when I have felt challenged in speaking truth to them because, as our children grow, the situations they encounter cannot be sugarcoated, and the consequences for their actions must be met head-on.
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Local news roundup
Frassati Society lists activities for May
The loosening of restrictions related to COVID-19 is enabling the Frassati Society, Columbus St. Patrick Church’s young-adult group, to resume activities on a limited basis.
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Answering God's Call
Sister serves through support and song
Sister Susan Olson, OP, says that after a busy lifetime of involvement with music as a teacher and singer in Ohio, Louisiana and Texas, her role as mission group coordinator for the Dominican Sisters of Peace has taught her the importance of slowing down and being present for others.
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Catholic Business Spotlight
Oakland Nurseries has deep roots in community
Driving through Columbus’ Clintonville neighborhood, John Reiner sees reminders of his family’s  legacy of more than 70 years operating Oakland Nurseries, a premier garden supply company and landscape architecture business. Reiner is co-president of the business, which has been based at 1156 Oakland Park Ave., just east of Clintonville, since 1950.
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