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See the Hand of God in All Seasons
The seasons continue to proclaim the glory of God!
The tremendous rainfalls in the spring filled private wells and gave rise to a growing season that surpassed many others.
Household gardens and farmers markets were plentiful, as were the ears of sweet corn, peaches, berries and so many more. The fruit trees whose flower buds were killed in a late frost last year were restored to even greater generosity this year!
In Indy as in Heaven
Special Report: Eucharistic Congress
As a Catholic communicator, I spend a lot of time thinking about ways to tell people about the truth, beauty and goodness of our Church, so for me, perhaps the most profound thing about attending the National Eucharistic Congress (NEC) was being surrounded by more than 50,000 people who already know.
Transforming the World Through Catholic Education
Q: Dear Father Francis, in your first column for Parable, you told us about your journey in Catholic education, both as a student and as an educator. As we are on the cusp of a new school year, can you tell us more about your experience with Catholic education? What do you think is its transformative power?
A: Dear friends, it is indeed the start of another school year! Here at Saint Anselm College, we are brimming with excitement as we prepare to welcome the nearly 600 members of the Class of 2028 to our campus. The air this time of year is always filled with the promise of new beginnings. We are very excited to see the wonderful things our new Anselmians will accomplish for themselves, our college community, the Church and the world.
Learn from St. Teresa: Let Go of Perfectionism
Earlier this year, a friend and colleague posed a question that has proven to be pivotal in my spiritual journey: “In prayer, are you achieving or receiving?”
This question came at a time when I was already grappling with my prayer life. I yearned to hear God’s voice, yet with the demands of young motherhood, it felt nearly impossible.
When this question was asked, I suddenly realized I’d been applying perfectionism to my spiritual life.
The Grass Harp explores friendship and love
The recent television mini-series Capote and the Swans brought to life the petty, vengeful world of New York high society and focused on Truman Capote at his most flamboyant and mean-spirited.
We may forget, therefore, that Truman Capote was also a brilliant writer, and that in 1966, when he published In Cold Blood (to my mind, the greatest true-crime novel ever written), he was catapulted to the center of the American literary landscape.
Voting as a Eucharistic People
Through his death on the cross, the Lord Jesus unveiled the limitless depths of God’s love. In the Eucharist, he continues to reveal that love by offering us his very body and blood. How could we who have come to know God’s infinite love not dedicate our lives to sharing that love with others?
Check out the Finding Communion podcast where Rosemary Ford, the editor of Parable magazine and Robert Dunn, the director of Public Policy for the Diocese of Manchester discuss politics, the Eucharist and the common good, expanding on themes readers will see in the latest editions of Parable.
Celebrate Halloween Like a Catholic
I have a confession to make. I adore the Halloween season — All Saints, All Souls, celebrations filled with costumes, candy and a touch of the macabre.
But did you know that Halloween’s origins are deeply rooted in Catholic tradition? Catholics shouldn’t shy away from celebrating Halloween, as it is fundamentally a part of our religious heritage.
Bishop Peter Libasci and Catholic Schools Superintendent David Thibault present Marcie Nee with her award at the Catholic School’s Recognizing Excellence Gala. John Gauvin/Studio One
Embracing the Open Door
Marcie Nee, the 2024 Catholic School Teacher of the Year, tailors teaching and leads with faith
By Tara Bishop
Marcie Nee can attest that God’s plan for our lives may not be a straight path, but one that ultimately leads to a destination meant precisely for us.
Growing up, Nee was drawn to helping and caring for other children. She aspired to become a teacher as a teenager but pursued an English major with a poetry minor at the University of New Hampshire.
But God had other plans for her, leading her away from and then back to teaching. Because of her efforts in the classroom, Nee was recently recognized as the 2024 Catholic School Teacher of the Year.
The 3 a.m. Seminarian Sendoff
As I sat at the dining room table, techno music blaring around me, the light hanging above me shined harshly in my eyes, like a watchtower beacon preventing my escape.
Each beat of the music stabbed at my patience, as my heart and body fought. My heart knew this moment was important, the kind you shake your head at saying, “Why on earth am I doing this?” My body was not happy. It was 3 a.m.
