Third Sunday of Advent Reflection
Readings: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11 / 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 / John 1:6-8, 19-28 In the gospel today, John is in the…
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Supporting Farmers This Holiday Season
With Thanksgiving right around the corner, many of us are finalizing our holiday plans. For many, the holiday season this…
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Together We Can Make A Difference (Part 2)
[Editor’s Note: This is Part 2 of a two part blog story. Read Part 1 here.] After meeting with countless…
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Together We Can Make A Difference (Part 1)
[Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two part blog story. Read Part 2 here.] “I’m part of the…
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A Prayer After the Storm
Deacon Dan Freeman of the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa wrote this prayer in response to the devastating storm that affected…
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Understanding Farm Stress
As I was reflecting on how the world has changed in the last few months, and the new stresses we…
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Stewardship: A Way of Life
[Editor’s Note: This post originally appeared on Dr. Cuddeback’s blog “LifeCraft”.] “To husband is to use with care, to keep,…
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Letter to Senate Committee on Appropriations
Catholic Rural Life joins the USCCB, Catholic Relief Services, and Catholic Charities USA in a letter to Senate Committee on…
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What is a Novena?
Novena comes from the Latin word “novem”, meaning nine. A novena is a nine-day period of prayer, private or public,…
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CARES Act Tax Incentive
Many have heard of the CARES (Corona Aid, Relief and Economic Security) Act, a stimulus program passed in light of…
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