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Ask a Catholic: Why do Catholics ‘pray’ to Mary?

A columnist explains devotion to Mary and why Catholics ask her to pray for them and the biblical roots of honoring the Mother of Jesus.

Why small faith communities matter more than ever in Catholic parishes

Small faith communities offer Catholics deeper relationships, spiritual growth and meaningful connection beyond Sunday Mass and large parish life.

A View from the Towers: For Benedictine sisters, summer vacation never includes time off from prayer

A reflection on Benedictine spirituality, summer routines and why prayer remains central to life and service, even during vacation season.

‘Father Sipho’: The roaming priest keeping Northern Idaho’s Catholic parishes running

Father Sipho Mathabela travels across North Idaho filling in for priests, celebrating Mass and supporting parish communities with faith and humility.

Ask an Evangelical: Does God create souls destined for eternal condemnation without them ever hearing the gospel? 

A reader asks whether God creates people with no chance of salvation. Exploring free will, divine sovereignty and God's desire for humanity.

‘Practicing Catholic’ label divides more than it defines

A reflection on the term “practicing Catholic,” questioning religious labels, faith participation and what it truly means to live out one's beliefs.

From atheists to faithful, bikers rode to a Southern Oregon church for a motorcycle blessing

Motorcycle riders from across Southern Oregon gathered at a Catholic church to receive blessings for the riding season, blending faith and biker culture.

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