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- A monopoly not to be taken for granted
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- And the jaws of death . . .
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- All is not well
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- Secularity is the child of religion
- The stickiness of sacramentality
- Things aren’t what they used to be
- How to understand the Trinity
- Beyond the “being” of God
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- For Latino Catholics, it’s all in the family
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- What is the state of the laity?
- Be Catholic, be compassionate
- There's no "mystery" when it comes to faith and reason
- Games worth playing
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- Participation is more than a laughing matter
- More than Mass times
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- Where is religion going?
- “Not an era of change but a change of era”
- The end of Protestantism?
- Revitalization?
- Irreconcilable differences
- Be a witness, not a control freak
- God has no grandchildren
- Pursuing gospel truth
- Jesus IS Justice
- Resurrection = Incarnation
- Strong institutions keep the richness of Catholic tradition
- A crosscultural symphony
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- Retrieving the insights of See-Judge-Act
- Transform the world as adult disciples of Christ
- Faith communities: embracing the culture
- Catholics agree on the basics
- Reframe an alternative story
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- It’s the culture!
- Growth or decline, there are no accidents
- A healthy balance, part I
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- Saved by science?
- Marriage prep: More important than ever
- Simplify the message
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- Individuals at a communal experience
- Vocation: Is invitation enough?
- Behind the model of parish life
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- What do Catholics look like around the world?
- Look at the whole picture
- The flip side of stewardship
- Making the connection
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- What can we still learn from See-Judge-Act?
- Generativity is not an option
- Preaching in a time of political choices
- The end of a parochial system
- Focus on the basics
- Nostalgia doesn’t work, part I
- Nostalgia doesn’t work, part 2
- Believing implies belonging
- Parishes as faith communities, first and foremost
- Mass: Not the only form of worship
- Concerning Catholic identity
- Everyone matters: Catholicism is about pluralism
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- What is our central focus?
- Generations affect church connection
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- We live for love
- Attendance challenges
- Have trust, give permission
- Effectively leading worship
- Parish networks
- Parishes: Develop a hybrid model
- Religious trends reflect who we are
- The church needs disciples
- Offer a challenge to young people
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- Religion, not therapy
- Defining Catholic identity
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- The Craft of Preaching
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- Limit his golf game to nine holes
- Celebrating those heroic souls
- We didn't lose the game
- I have not failed
- Ready to meet his Maker
- The funniest person in the room
- Death can be sweet
- Renouncing Satan
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- The light of life goes out reluctantly
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- What is the "Word of God"?
- What does the Bible say about Judgment Day?
- What is the immaculate conception?
- Why pray to the saints?
- What is Purgatory?
- Why pray for the dead?
- How did we get from "the Way" to the church?
- Can I come back to the church?
- The creation story: Literally true?
- What are Biblical miracles?
- How can I imitate Christ?
- Why care about poverty?
- What is the lectionary?
- Why is marriage a sacrament?
- Is there salvation outside the Catholic Church?
- What does the Bible say about discipleship?
- Is it OK to use "real" bread at Mass?
- Does God still call people to prophecy?
- Why is there a church calendar?
- Did King David compose the psalms?
- What about heaven and hell?
- What is Wisdom?
- How is Jesus present in the Mass?
- How can I live a holy life?
- Is it OK for Christians to be rich?
- What’s the difference between chapels, churches, cathedrals, and basilicas?
- How can I pray?
- Did Jesus have siblings?
- What is pilgrimage?
- What is the church's "magisterium"?
- What are biblical miracles?
- How is Jesus God incarnate?
- How can I teach my child to know God?
- The Mass: sacrifice or celebration?
- How can I be happy?
- Why sing at Mass?
- Did Saint Paul write all his letters?
- What is humility?
- Who were the prophets?
- What are the “Precepts of the Church”?
- How do I cope with sinful thoughts?
- How does God “answer” prayers?
- How does the church view other religions?
- What is Baptism?
- What is "discernment of spirits"?
- Is there a "right time" to be called by God?
- What’s the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament?
- Is there truth in other religions?
- Does God get angry?
- Where did Lent come from? (Part 1 of 2)
- Where did Lent come from? (Part 2 of 2)
- What is "salvation history"?
- Why isn’t the “Gloria” sung during Lent?
- How did we get the Stations of the Cross?
- What is contemplation?
- What is the Triduum?
- What is devotion to divine mercy?
- What's the purpose of incense?
- When should I bow inside a church?
- What are the pulpit, lectern, and ambo?
- Who were Jesus' “brothers and sisters”?
- Why do priests wear vestments?
- What's the significance of Saint Joseph?
- Why bless yourself and genuflect?
- What is the Liturgy of the Hours?
- Who are the Doctors of the church?
- Why does the liturgy change?
- What is the "deposit of faith"?
- What is RCIA?
- How can I understand the Holy Trinity?
- What are the qualifications for being pope?
- Is Christian unity possible?
- What does it mean to be called by God?
- What is Mary's Assumption?
- Who was John the Baptist?
- Who was Saint Augustine?
- What about paraphrase Bibles?
- What is the name of God?
- Why did Jesus "descend into hell"?
- Is Purgatory still "on the books"?
- What's in a papal name?
- What are the corporal works of mercy?
- How does God forgive sins?
- What was the Reformation?
- What about violence in Hebrew scripture?
- What was biblical "leprosy?"
- What are the different kinds of Franciscans?
- What about other "Gods" in Hebrew scripture?
- What is Confession?
- How can I be a better disciple?
- What is conversion?
- What are the forms of prayer?
- Where is God leading you?
- Does Reconciliation take humility?
- What's the difference between teaching and evangelization?
- What was John the Baptist's relationship to Jesus?
- How do I discern a religious vocation?
- Why ashes on Ash Wednesday?
- Where does Lent come from?
- What are the deadly sins?
- What is the "common good?"
- What is the Apostles' Creed?
- Why so many shepherds?
- What do deacons do?
- What does the Bible say about God?
- What is the church's "hierarchy"?
- Who was Saint Thomas Aquinas?
- What is a "call"?
- What are "demons"?
- What is the real presence?
- What is Christ's Ascension?
- Why is it important to participate regularly in the Mass?
- Does Catholic doctrine change?
- What are visions?
- What is Pentecost?
- What happened at the Second Vatican Council?
- What do we know about Saint Joseph?
- Prayers
- The Holy Year of Mercy: Reflections
- Go and do likewise
- How much wrong we do ...
- Put some muscle in your faith
- If I did not believe ...
- The prodigal father’s parable
- The mark of the sinner
- Let us . . . remember Peter
- A good point to raise
- Collect all six
- Come! Live in the light!
- God’s mercy can make ...
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- Faith large and small
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- I used to think mercy meant ...
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- Together let us pray to the Virgin ...
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- Gone but not forgotten
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