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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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Simone Rizkallah
Feb 5
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.
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Simone Rizkallah
Jan 27
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?
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Simone Rizkallah
Jun 12, 2024
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!
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Simone Rizkallah
May 28, 2024
The Spiritual Life: A Personal Vocation
Simone highlights the difference between a state-in-life vocation and a personal vocation.
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Simone Rizkallah
Feb 27, 2024
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?
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Simone Rizkallah
Jun 30, 2023
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
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Simone Rizkallah
Apr 26, 2023
Feasting Beats Fasting
Fasting is important in the life of the Catholic faithful . . . but it is oriented toward a greater end.
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Simone Rizkallah
Feb 8, 2023
The Secret Ingredient to Evangelizing
I recently met a man who cross-dressed for eight years. For four years, he identified as “non-binary,” and for the four following years,...
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Simone Rizkallah
Jan 15, 2023
Is Love a Choice or a Feeling?
Spoiler alert: It's both. And we need both, in harmony, in order to love the way God wants us to love.
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Simone Rizkallah
Jul 1, 2019
Wonderful and Difficult Lessons Learned from Being a Child of Immigrants
Wisdom comes from experiences such as these.
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Simone Rizkallah
Apr 17, 2019
5 Tips for Good Friday from Catholics who live their faith amid persecution
Religious freedom was gained immigrating to America, but the intensity of devotion was somewhat lost.In his encyclical Ut Unum Sint, Pope...
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Simone Rizkallah
Mar 15, 2019
Get Uncomfortable: 3 Inspiring Ways Catholics Can Effectively Evangelize
Want to effectively evangelize? Get uncomfortable.
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Simone Rizkallah
Feb 8, 2019
The Secret to an Authentically Catholic Institution, According to This Educator
A school is only as Catholic as its faculty.
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Simone Rizkallah
Dec 30, 2018
Need Healing? Here's 4 Powerful Prayers for Peace, Healing & Harmony
We can pray for forgiveness, reconciliation, and healing from the physical, emotional, and spiritual wounds that keep us in bondage.
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Simone Rizkallah
Dec 20, 2018
"When God Says No": 10 Ways to Make Petitionary Prayers More Effective
The holiday season is an especially tempting time to liken God to Santa Claus.
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Simone Rizkallah
Dec 11, 2018
Are You a Teacher? Try This Litany of Fortitude Asking for Strength Through the School Day
Every teacher or person who knows a teacher understands that this profession is not for the faint of heart.
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Simone Rizkallah
Nov 30, 2018
Drive Demons Crazy: 6 Tips For Spiritually Protecting Your Home or Dorm Room
6 Tips For Spiritually Protecting Your Home or Dorm Room
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