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  • She helped prostitutes reclaim their dignity

    Meet Adele Bonolis By Larry Peterson She helped prostitutes reclaim a life of dignity Adele Bonolis was born in Milan on August 14, 1909.  She was the youngest of four children and was born into a family where religion was not practiced. Still, the basic principles of it were adhered to. Her mom and dad Read more

  • Blessed Maria Restituta—Her Lenten journey took one year

    Blessed Maria Restituta By Larry Peterson Arrested and imprisoned for hanging crucifixes. Just imagine being arrested on Ash Wednesday and sentenced to prison for the crime of “hanging Crucifixes.” I cannot imagine how I would have handled it. All she had to do was take the crucifixes down. Maybe I would have complied with the Read more

  • The Shadow Saint; March 19 is all about St. Joseph

    The Shadow Saint; March 19 is all about St. Joseph By Larry Peterson All humankind contributed to the death of Jesus Christ. That is why God sent Him to us. Without the salvific actions of Jesus we would have been lost forever. He suffered and died for us because the love of God is so Read more

  • Sometimes we need a Coach in the Pulpit

    By Larry Peterson We Catholics hear much about how we must evangelize. Unfortunately, most Catholics do not know how to do it. Most of us even avoid discussion with each other about controversial topics in the Church. Certainly, none of us are going to stand on a milk crate on a street corner, hold up Read more

  • “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted” (Matthew 5:4).

    By Larry Peterson Some words from a Catholic man about grief and bereavement  We say many “comforting” things to people in “mourning.” Still, I have discovered that for those who are in a “mournful” state, comforting them sometimes is not possible. Many have what is akin to a deep, open wound that is extremely painful. Read more

  • “YES Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!”

    Celebrating the 125th Anniversary of Virginia O’Hanlon’s Santa Claus Letter By Larry Peterson I wrote this blog  years ago and except for a few minor changes,  I am re-blogging it for Christmas, 2022.  The reason is simple. I believe in Santa Claus and I am sick of hearing these elitist-know-it-all-uppity-ups declaring that “lying” to your children Read more