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The wisdom of Ordinary TimeLucia A. Silecchia

If it is graduation season, then it is graduation speech season, too. High schools, colleges, and even elementary schools seek out high profile speakers to impart their wisdom to graduates -- or, at ...

Shepherds of Ordinary Times Lucia A. Silecchia

In these weeks when spring gives way to summer, many celebrate the Ordinations of new priests -- new shepherds who, in these difficult days, commit the rest of their lives to the sacred service of God ...

The wonder of Ordinary TimeLucia A. Silecchia

By now, the eclipse glasses have been put away. The photos of the April 8 nature show have all been posted to Facebook and Instagram to prove that it really happened. The stories from the day have, likewise, ...