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Confident Expectation: The Renewal of the Church will be Slow (Part 1/2)

Jason Simon  |  September 3, 2024

Would we instantly renew the Church if we could snap our fingers and make every Mass-attending Catholic a mature missionary disciple? How long would it take for Mass attendance to…

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A Reflection on the National Eucharistic Congress

Jason Simon  |  August 27, 2024

I was sitting in the speaker/bishop section of Lucas Oil Stadium, debating what to do. I had just watched Fr. Mike Schmitz and a small powerhouse nun, Mother Olga of…

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What is a Rule of Life?

The Evangelical Catholic  |  August 20, 2024

In recent years, many Christians, especially evangelical Protestants, have discovered the power and beauty of living according to a prayerfully chosen “rule of life” (see, for example: You Are What…

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How Can I Pray at All Times?

The Evangelical Catholic  |  August 13, 2024

In a number of places in the Bible, we are exhorted to pray to God without ceasing (Luke 18:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18, to name a few). But how…

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Being in Control – Is It Overrated?

Andrea Jackson  |  July 25, 2024

Ever since I was a kid I liked responsibility: oldest child, straight-A student, precocious, and reliable—I rarely disappointed. I take pleasure in a job done well, done right. And if…

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Being Mindful of Others: The Mystery of Self-Forgetfulness

The Evangelical Catholic  |  July 16, 2024

A theme has been haunting me on and off for a few months now in my prayer. I find myself calling it the “mystery of self-forgetfulness.” For context: I’m a…

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Rediscover Stillness in a World of Digital Distractions

The Evangelical Catholic  |  July 9, 2024

Do you feel it too?   I know I do.   My attention span has gotten shorter in the last ten years.    And the struggle to calm my restlessness…

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A Reflection on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Andrea Jackson  |  July 3, 2024

What would it have been like to follow Jesus through the cities, towns, and countryside on his way to Jerusalem?   I’ve often imagined Jesus walking along with the Twelve…

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Friendship Evangelization

Jason Simon  |  June 20, 2024

This is an excerpt from Jason’s upcoming book, Mission Ready Friendship, which will be released August 30, 2024. In the book, Jason explains how to deepen friendships to a place…

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Becoming Like Jesus, Becoming More Myself

The Evangelical Catholic  |  June 12, 2024

What does it mean to be holy? “Becoming like Jesus” is a great description of holiness, but would you believe there’s even more on offer than that?    The early…

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