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We can’t tell God “not yet” forever Q. How did you discover your vocation? A. Growing up in a strong Catholic family, I was blessed to have my childhood filled with sharing in the lives of many priests, brothers, and nuns. They were frequent guests in our home, so experiencing...
I just read an edition of your magazine. One letter provoked this reply. The writer said, “Why would you recommend a [COVID-19] vaccination based on the tissue of aborted children? …That wrong does not make a right!” Here’s my perspective: Just as the innocent victim of a murder committed no...
Features 9 Simple Things to Do for Others: Showing Spousal Love, Liguori Publications Staff 10 The Science of Religion: After years of studies, doctors link going to church with good health for body and soul, Robert E. Justus, MD 16 The Truth about Anger, Resentment, Forgiveness, Trust: Why did...
As a bonus mom to a just-teen (thirteen) and soon-to-be-teen (eleven), my linguistic knowledge expands constantly. Thank goodness for four more children in their early to mid-twenties who are much more in tune with trendy jargon than I am. They often save me from being completely discombobulated. I think the...
Exemplifying God’s goodness Q. How did you discover your vocation? A. My father was diagnosed with cancer in January 1983. Toward the end of his life, in 1984 when he could no longer attend Mass, his pastor was called and my father asked for holy Communion to be brought...
Each new year begins with plenty of words of wisdom (or warning). We encounter change daily, yet for some reason when we shift into January, we feel the need to admonish ourselves…and others. Example: an online search for “New Year’s advice” produced 154 million results! We’re familiar with eat better,...
Features 10 Sonnets for Church Seasons: Inspiring poems and photos accompany you on a journey through our liturgical year, Sasha A. Palmer 7 Simple Things to Do for Others: Love Thy Neighbor(hood), Liguori Publications Staff 16 Only Grace Can Explain: A prisoner opens his soul to the Almighty as he...
The fiction “Mind Your P’s and Q’s” (September 2021) is a wonderful story with a faith-filled punch at its ending. In my words, “There Are No Coincidences with God.” Raymond S., Illinois Editor’s note: We received a letter last year from a reader expressing his connection with our January...
Q. How did you discover your vocation? A. My parents were loving, caring, hard-working, and honest people who made sure my twin sisters and I were baptized and confirmed in the Church. But they were Catholic in name only, as they did not attend Mass or pray at home. So,...
In all…things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us. Romans 8:37 Q. How did you discover your vocation? A. Upon reflection, I realize that discovery is an ongoing process. Even at seventy-nine years of age and sixty-two years as a Sister of St. Joseph of Carondelet (CSJ), I am still...
Thank You for Supporting Our Ministry! Earlier this year, Liguori Publications appealed to you, our readers, to support the Redemptorist ministry of St. Alphonsus Liguori’s Apostolate of the Pen. Many of you responded with financial gifts. We are sincerely grateful for your help and generosity! A list of some of...
Cover Story 10 The Brightest Days of Advent : If you “miss” the early season, make its last week memorable with reflections, Scripture, and prayers, Msgr. Douglas Fater Features 9 Simple Things to Do for Others at Christmas, Liguori Publications Staff 14 Climbing Off the Roller Coaster of Alcoholism:...
During a “girls’ day” shopping trip—as we dug through trinkets and treasures—one of the women expressed her fear of gnomes. I could tell by her reaction to our curiosity that her distress was genuine. What disturbs me the most, she said, is “sometimes you can’t see their eyes!” I learned...
The fiction piece “Mind Your P’s and Q’s” (September 2021) was a wonderful story! The ending was unexpected and perfect. I was wondering before I got to the last paragraph how the story was going to end and then, “Boom,” the perfect ending! Hats off to the author, David Bachmann!...
Features 3 2020–21 Readers’ Choice Awards: You told Liguorian what you like best! 14 Renewed Understanding: Guest Editorial: A call to a deeper dialogue on race, Fr. Steve Benden, CSsr 16 Understanding the Child from an Alcoholic Home: Part four of five: Damaging disease also takes its toll on...
I’ve told my oldest daughter, Katelyn, many times, “your sister coming along so soon after you (eleven months) is the best thing that ever happened to you.” I say that because I was so enamored with my first bundle of joy that I dressed her up—even when we were staying...
Features 16 Saints Between Our Shores: They helped shape who we are, Peter Mayeux 20 What Would St. Alphonsus Do? 22 Sr. Agnette Bengal, SCC: Profiles in Service: A sister’s ninety-plus years of religious life 24 Understanding the Spouse of an Alcoholic: Part three of five:...
Thank you so much for the story on Old St. Mary’s in San Francisco: “On Shaky Ground” (July-August 2021). The photos, especially, brought back memories of exhausting walks up California Street, not wanting to pay the cable car fare, down Grant Avenue to perhaps stop at the great parish library under...
At the end of my September column, I said I was “stepping down” from the soapbox from which I opposed vaccine incentives and people who shirk individual responsibility. But I’m back on that soapbox because of news that some states are offering COVID-19 vaccination incentives to help settle court fines....
The May-June issue of Liguorian is, without a doubt, the best issue I have ever read. Each article dealt with the real world and practical daily matters without the ethereal saintly rhetoric. I usually just do a quick perusal looking for something down to earth, then skip to the crossword...