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The Spiritual Life: A Personal Vocation
Simone highlights the difference between a state-in-life vocation and a personal vocation.


Armenia, Israel, and the Ivy League
In this article, Simone discusses her perspective on global events through the lens of a first generation American.


Leisure in the Life of a Christian
The first time I read Josef Pieper’s book Leisure: The Basis of Culture, I felt I had finally encountered the philosophical and...
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The Scandal Of Particularity: God’s Love For Us
This love is not an abstraction or an ideal—it is as real and concrete as our own bodies.
Simone Rizkallah
Feb 23
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From History To Healing: Building Trust Between Catholics And Jews
If we want to truly deepen our relationship with the Jewish people, we need to confront the darkness of our past.
Simone Rizkallah
Feb 17
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Eternal Life: Rediscovering The Heart Of Christianity
Life isn’t some cruel spiritual scavenger hunt that keeps you guessing about God’s existence, personality, or purpose for your life.
Simone Rizkallah
Feb 5
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How Catholics can better support Jews and Israel—without the Zionist label
Catholics should affirm the Jewish people’s right to self-determination in their ancestral homeland.
Simone Rizkallah
Feb 3
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Candlemas: Unpacking the Jewish Roots of the Feast of the Presentation & Why it Matters for Catholics
Did you know that February 2, or 40 days after Christmas, is traditionally celebrated as Candlemas?
Simone Rizkallah
Jan 27
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October 7 Anniversary: A Spiritual Response to the Hamas Massacre
To speak up for our Jewish friends is not a sentimental act, but in a true spiritual sense, an act of solidarity with our own people.
Simone Rizkallah
Oct 6, 2024
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Emergency Novena for Peace in the Middle East to Begin on Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
On Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terrorists attacked Israel, which started the war in Israel and Gaza. Currently, Hezbollah terrorists are threatening
Simone Rizkallah
Jul 14, 2024
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The History of Two Anthonys: Why Saint Anthony of Padua Named Himself After Saint Anthony of Egypt
Saint Anthony of Padua took his name from another Anthony—Saint Anthony of Egypt!
Simone Rizkallah
Jun 12, 2024
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The Spiritual Life: A Personal Vocation
Simone highlights the difference between a state-in-life vocation and a personal vocation.
Simone Rizkallah
May 28, 2024
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The Eastern Catholic Church Explained: 7 Fascinating Facts All Roman Catholics Should Know
There are 24 Catholic Churches—only one of them is Western– the Roman Catholic Church!
Simone Rizkallah
May 27, 2024
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Armenia, Israel, and the Ivy League
In this article, Simone discusses her perspective on global events through the lens of a first generation American.
Simone Rizkallah
May 21, 2024
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Does the Lord or the Evil One Guide You? A Priest's 4 Steps to Improve Your Spiritual Health
Are you being guided by the Lord or by the Evil One?
Simone Rizkallah
Feb 27, 2024
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On the Christian Meaning of Suffering Meditation Series
This is a seven week meditation series examining the Christian meaning of suffering according to the thought of Pope St. John Paul II...
Simone Rizkallah
Jan 4, 2024
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The Armenian Genocide and the Crisis in Nagorno Karabakh
The Nagorno Karabakh (known as Artsakh to Armenians) is an ethnically Armenian and therefore religiously Christian region in the South...
Simone Rizkallah
Oct 4, 2023
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The Leisure Corner
I hope that you will find in this corner a way of leisure whether that is on your Sundays, or whenever you need to connect with God.
Simone Rizkallah
Aug 6, 2023
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Gossip is a Sickness, Prophecy is the Cure
“Have you heard something? Let it die with you. Be brave, it will not make you burst!” – Sirach 19:10
Simone Rizkallah
Jun 30, 2023
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Does the Church Oppress Women? An Appreciation of the Feminine Genius
Not only has the Church never oppressed women, but it has also freed them to find and live out their true selves.
Simone Rizkallah
Jun 11, 2023
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So You Think You're Lonely?
In this article, I explore the epidemic of loneliness prevalent in our society.
Simone Rizkallah
May 17, 2023
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Feasting Beats Fasting
Fasting is important in the life of the Catholic faithful . . . but it is oriented toward a greater end.
Simone Rizkallah
Apr 26, 2023
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Resting on Sundays Means Something
On a recent trip to Israel, I had the opportunity to celebrate Shabbat dinner with some fellow Catholics in the home of an Orthodox...
Simone Rizkallah
Apr 11, 2023
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