Answering Life’s Questions
Emily Cloud Emily Cloud

Answering Life’s Questions

It is in our nature as humans to want to know about and explore the world around us to find answers to life’s questions.  There are some deep, common questions that people search for answers to:   Who am I?  What was I created to do?  How do I make good choices?  These questions must be answered through the lens of faith using a moral compass formed in Catholic teaching.  

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Living Out Baptism
Emily Cloud Emily Cloud

Living Out Baptism

As we reflect on the Baptism of our Lord this weekend, let it be more than a reminder of our own baptism as a time that we look back on. Living out our baptism means answering the call to greatness in our words and actions, so that every aspect of our lives points to Christ.

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A Catholic Way to Begin the New Year
Emily Cloud Emily Cloud

A Catholic Way to Begin the New Year

As the New Year begins, many people will commit to “New Year’s Resolutions.” Catholic Culture has an online Catholic Dictionary which describes a resolution in spiritual theology as implying “a conversion of one’s moral life, arrived at after due reflection and prayer.” Wow. THIS is how I want to enter a New Year!

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Study Tips for Students
Emily Cloud Emily Cloud

Study Tips for Students

“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light” (Matthew 11: 28-30).

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Stay Awake!
Emily Cloud Emily Cloud

Stay Awake!

In today’s Gospel, Jesus gave an urgent message to, “Stay awake!“ Two themes of advent are preparation and waiting.  We’re waiting for two main things.  We are waiting for the coming of Christ at Christmas, and we are waiting for the second coming of Jesus that He promised.  

I have five tips to help you “stay awake” and be prepared during this Advent season. 

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