Michael Orange
Starving for Heaven Every Day
Indeed, every day, Catholics are encouraged to cultivate a hunger and longing for Heaven. This spiritual appetite serves as a constant...
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The Clergy Corner
Michael Orange
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Why praying to the Blessed Virgin Mary leads us to Jesus
Praying to the Blessed Virgin Mary holds a unique significance within the Catholic faith, as it is believed to be a profound pathway to...
Michael Orange
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Why Children Need God in Their Life
In a world often characterized by its rapid pace and constant change, the role of God in the lives of children remains an anchor of...
Michael Orange
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Why We Should Go to Confession
Confession, a sacred sacrament in the Catholic tradition, offers a profound opportunity for introspection, growth, and spiritual renewal....
Michael Orange
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What is a Permanent Deacon & His Role
I believe it could be helpful to clarify the concept of a deacon and the functions we fulfill within the Catholic Church. This...
Michael Orange
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We Can Play a Role in the Crucified Christ
As Catholics, the crucified Christ holds a central place in our faith and spirituality. The image of Christ on the cross is a powerful...
Michael Orange
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Our Mission in Faith for the Next Generation
As Catholics, our mission in faith for the next generation holds profound significance and responsibility. It is a calling to pass on the...
Michael Orange
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Sin and how it separates us from God...
In the Catechism in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz often says, “God, I know what you want. I don’t care. I want what I want.” Sin is...
Michael Orange
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Carrying Our Cross With Happiness
Carrying God’s cross in our lives is an essential aspect of the Christian journey, and it may seem contradictory to associate it with...
Michael Orange
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Faith & Reason
Last week I talked about Faith and Works, part two this week is Faith and Reason and how they work together. Faith and reason are two...
Michael Orange
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Faith & Works
Faith and works are two interconnected elements within the Catholic view of spirituality and living out one’s beliefs. Catholic teaching...
Michael Orange
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Confirmation the Catalyst to Bringing the Gospel to the World
Bringing the Gospel to the world in a Catholic sense is a profound responsibility and privilege that lies at the heart of the Church's...
Michael Orange
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The Guiding Hand of God
In a world filled with uncertainties and challenges, the Catholic faith brings forth the profound belief that we are under the loving...
Michael Orange
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Words from "The Imitation of Christ
“For in this life I find there are two things especially necessary for me, without which this miserable life would be insupportable....
Michael Orange
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Young Adults Deepening Their Faith
Belief in the Catholic faith is a personal and profound choice that can provide guidance, purpose, and a sense of belonging to young...
Michael Orange
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Live Our Catholic Faith
I read a good article recently from Catholic Online talking about our faith. I thought you would enjoy these ten goals we should all...
Michael Orange
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Live On Mission
A few days ago listening to Fr. Mike Schmitz Catechism in a year he talked about “Live on Mission.” His point was to focus on what Jesus...
Michael Orange
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Catholicism & Golf?
On Deacon’s Corner this week we have some great thoughts from Kevin Lopata, a member of St. Vincent Basilica Parish. Kevin was a teacher...
Michael Orange
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Music & Liturgy
On Deacon’s Corner this week we have some great thoughts from Bob Mason about music liturgy! Why do we play what we play for Mass? Why...
Michael Orange
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Why I should have a spiritual director…what???
Many people think it is only the religious who need spiritual directors to help them discern their call to a religious vocation. Well we...
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