• The divine love story: A God who never gives up
    The divine love story: A God who never gives up
    Gilly and Rhonda Charbonnet at Lourdes, France, in June 2019. Gilly died on Oct. 5, 2020.
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  • COVID vaccines for poor nations is a human right and moral duty
    COVID vaccines for poor nations is a human right and moral duty
    Resources offered on the world's access to the COVID-19 vaccine and encouragement to write President Biden to push the World Trade organization's waiver of rules.
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  • St. Joseph models a determination to do God's will
    St. Joseph models a determination to do God's will
    As we continue the Year of the Eucharist and St. Joseph in the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Archbishop Aymond reflects of the spiritual model of St. Joseph, particularly for men.
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  • A chaplain who uses words only when necessary
    A chaplain who uses words only when necessary
    Even with the aches and pains of old age, Father Doug Brougher is filled with gratitude as he walks the halls of Touro Infirmary as the Catholic chaplain, going on 35 years, with a listening ear and a heavy dose of empathy.
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  • Church attire should reflect our respect for God
    Church attire should reflect our respect for God
    Archbishop Aymond encourages more people to dress appropriately for Mass as a way of showing respect to God and neighbor.
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  • Denying Eucharist over abortion dangerously ignores the big picture
    Denying Eucharist over abortion dangerously ignores the big picture
    Excerpt: ... in the final analysis, no human being can know the inner workings of a soul. That is God’s domain. ... those who are working against life, who are indifferent to life, may be in a state of serious sin; and should seriously consider not receiving the most holy Eucharist until their death-dealing behavior changes.
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  • De La Salle’s ‘360-degree’ support keeps teacher upright
    De La Salle’s ‘360-degree’ support keeps teacher upright
    De La Salle teacher John Charles says his Catholic faith and the support of his school community have buoyed him after his 40-year-old daughter was found murdered inside her Maryland home.
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  • Through childbirth, agape love flows like a river
    Through childbirth, agape love flows like a river
    Sharing a newborn with his older twin siblings is an experience of unbridled love.
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  • Ruth Meche’s students will always be her ‘kids’
    Ruth Meche’s students will always be her ‘kids’
    For the last 44 years, Ruth Meche has served at St. Christopher the Martyr School in Metairie. As Meche approaches retirement, she reflects on her powerful and, at times, humorous ministry.
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  • The verdict is in, but the jury is still out
    The verdict is in, but the jury is still out
    Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., who consistently preached and lived Gospel nonviolence, said in his 1967 “The Other America” speech “I will always continue to say, that riots are socially destructive and self-defeating. I’m still convinced that nonviolence is the most potent weapon available to oppressed people in their struggle for freedom and justice. …
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  • An annual retreat is an invigorating investment of time
    An annual retreat is an invigorating investment of time
    NOLA Catholic Parenting columnist and blogger Charlotte Phillips writes about how her latest retreat was refreshing for her mind and soul.
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  • Earth Day –an urgent reminder to protect ‘our common home’
    Earth Day –an urgent reminder to protect ‘our common home’
    Pope Francis writes in Laudato Si “our common home is like a sister with whom we share our life and a beautiful mother who opens her arms to embrace us." As Earth Day approaches on April 22, let us reflect.
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  • Protecting children takes a church/family ‘village’
    Protecting children takes a church/family ‘village’
    April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Archbishop Gregory Aymond reflects on ways churches, schools and other Catholic organizations have dedicated themselves to child safety.
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  • Norbert Labit works for the carpenter’s Son
    Norbert Labit works for the carpenter’s Son
    Norbert Labit is 88 and has volunteered his woodworking skills to St. Bonaventure Parish in Avondale for the last 60 years. And he wouldn't have it any other way.
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  • Witnessing faith to others can make us feel vulnerable
    Witnessing faith to others can make us feel vulnerable
    Some may be reluctant to share their faith openly, but Kristen Bourgeois tells us how she overcame this feeling.
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  • The God of endless chances: A resurrection parable
    The God of endless chances: A resurrection parable
    Johnny Young's life, as he knew it, was over because of drug addiction. Little did he realize in 2009 that a Catholic community centered on prayer, work and friendship would resurrect his life.
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  • Passion and purpose are the results of letting God lead
    Passion and purpose are the results of letting God lead
    God leads us to what we are supposed to do and be.
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  • Iraq visit was ‘sign of hope’ for suffering people
    Iraq visit was ‘sign of hope’ for suffering people
    Pope Francis: “Never before has a pope been in the land of Abraham. Providence willed that this should happen now, as a sign of hope."
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  • Thank you, Drew!
    Thank you, Drew!
    When Drew Brees led the New Orleans Saints to victory in Super Bowl XLIV in February 2010, Clarion Herald editor Peter Finney Jr. was in Sun Life Stadium. It was a memory of a lifetime. Here is his column from Feb. 7, 2010.
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  • Hidden pain of infertility yearns for communal support
    Hidden pain of infertility yearns for communal support
    The tragedy of infertility can cause connections in families and friends to weaken through the inability of being able to talk about it. Mary Bruno gives some suggestions to help keep these much-needed and necessary bonds strong.
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