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The Sisters of the Visitation Celebrate 400 Years by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Mar 15th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurThe Sisters of the Visitation were the fruit of the spiritual relationship between two great saints – St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal. (more…)

The Stations of the Cross and Children by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Mar 8th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurI can remember being a child and dreading Palm Sunday and Good Friday. The story of the Lord’s Passion made me sick, literally. (more…)

The Fourth Servant by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Mar 1st, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurIn Bible Study this week, we were studying the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-29). Before going away on a long journey, a master calls in three servants. (more…)

A Lenten Purge by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Feb 22nd, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurThis Lent, my family is embarking on a different type of sacrifice. I had heard of the 40 bags in 40 days challenge last year, but quickly dismissed it. I (more…)

Conscience 101 by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Feb 8th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurI think that one of the hardest things about being a Mom is the realization that I am no longer only responsible for my own soul. I am also accountable for my children’s souls as well. (more…)

Love is Hard by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Feb 1st, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurLove is patient, love is kind. (more…)

Sundays Exist for Moms, Too! by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Jan 25th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurThis month long period of Ordinary Time between the Christmas season and the start of Lent offers a good opportunity to reflect on the meaning and importance of Sunday. (more…)

Obedience Revisited by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Jan 18th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurIs Yahweh pleased by burnt offerings and sacrifices or by obedience to Yahweh’s voice? Truly, obedience is better than sacrifice, submissiveness than the fat of rams.  1 Samuel 22 (more…)

Sometimes We Need to Forgive God by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Jan 11th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurI’m teaching Pre-K through 1st grade CCD this year for my parish. To say that it is a challenge for me would be the understatement of the year. (more…)

St. Gerard Majella – Patron Saint of Expectant Mothers by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Jan 4th, 2010 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurBorn April 6, 1726 in Italy, Gerard Majella was the youngest son of a tailor and his wife. His mother often brought Gerard and his three older sisters to daily Mass with her. Even as a child, God blessed him in extraordinary ways. (more…)

Looking Over a Life of Prayer by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Dec 28th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurIt’s that time of year again – when the calendar compels us to look back over the preceding year and make plans for the new one. Those reflections and resolutions can encompass many parts of life. (more…)

The Gift of the Tree by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Dec 21st, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurAn evergreen sapling stood in the crowded wood, a gentle layer of snow caressing its branches. It was much smaller than the tall stately firs that surrounded it and felt well-protected by their presence. (more…)

Time to Get Excited! by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Dec 14th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurChristmas is right around the corner. While time is flying by too quickly as far as I am concerned, it is dragging painfully slowly for my children. (more…)

Blessed Dina Belanger – A Lesser-Known Voice of Divine Mercy by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Dec 7th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurI have been blessed this week to read Divine Mercy: A Guide from Genesis to Benedict XVI by Robert Stackpole, STD. Stackpole has done an admirable job of tracing the “theological history” (more…)

Where is the Urgency? by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Nov 30th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurIt is strange to talk about a lack of urgency during Advent. If anything, December is full of too many things to do and too little time to do them in. (more…)

100 Reasons to be Thankful, Even in Hard Times by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Nov 23rd, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurFor my article this week, I decided to ask people (young and old) what they were thankful for this Thanksgiving. Truly, we have much to thank God for! I offer my thanks to all who helped me with this, and wish all of you a very blessed and happy Thanksgiving! (more…)

Visiting the Past and Thinking of the Future by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Nov 16th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurToday was a beautiful day here in New England. We took advantage of the sun and unseasonably warm weather to explore a local cemetery. I actually enjoy visiting cemeteries. I find them to be such peaceful places. (more…)

In Search of Wisdom by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Nov 9th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthur“Wisdom” is a term we use frequently. We all want to be wise. Indeed, wisdom is one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. We refer to the “Wisdom Literature” in the Bible. (more…)

Unfulfilled Desires by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Nov 2nd, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurAt Bible Study this week, my friends and I were discussing “passions” – those things that we feel strongly about. According to Quentin Hakenewerth, S.M., “a passion is emotional energy which is attached to some goal or object. Passions help us become lively and resourceful persons.” (more…)

Lord, Help Me to See You by Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

By Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur • Oct 26th, 2009 • Category: Columnists, Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur

macarthurJesus said to [Bartimaeus] in reply, “What do you want me to do for you?” The blind man replied to him, “Master, I want to see.” Jesus said to him “Go; your faith has saved you.” (more…)