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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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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A Prayer for Our Nation and the World
Last week I was traveling in California meeting with several CRL members throughout the San Joaquin Valley. I also visited…
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Faithfulness in the Midst of Great Trials
One of my Lenten practices is to dedicate time to read stories of women and men of great faith from…
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The Desert Reminds Us of the Importance of Rural Life
This week we, the CRL staff, are at a retreat center in Tucson, Arizona for our second Thriving in Rural…
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Lenten Recipe – Hot Cross Buns
[The following recipe is from the “Cooking for Christ” cookbook. You can purchase a copy of the cookbook here.] A…
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The Value of Community: Learning for the Greater Good
[Editor’s Note: The following article is from the Catholic Rural Life Magazine, Fall 2019 issue. To read the full pdf…
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The Meaning of Advent (Part 1)
[Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a two part blog story. Read Part 2 here.] The seasons of our…
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