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Maria, MBA, is an author, freelance editor and volunteer. As a member of Holy Family parish, she is active within the Diocese of Orlando, as well as at local Catholic schools. She holds a BA degree in philosophy (Thomistic studies) from University of St. Thomas. She is currently a graduate student at the University of Central Florida.

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When is Christmas officially over?

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

You know you are Catholic when you are still celebrating Christmas, and keeping the tree and decorations long after everyone else has boxed up...
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What is a Christmas creche and how did this tradition begin?

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

One of the most dear Catholic customs -the Christmas creche- has played an essential role in churches, homes and communities since the Middle Ages...
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What is the tradition of the Babe in the crib?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

While they trusted that God was with them -Emmanuel- the Holy Babe's parents received their child immersed in adversity, during a forced pilgrimage to...
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Why do we call Mary the living tabernacle?

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

By the grace conveyed in her Immaculate Conception, celebrated annually on December 8th, the one who was to become the living tabernacle was prepared...
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Courts-martial for pregnancy

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

An interesting moral dilemma -with national security repercussions- is now posed to US ARMY personnel deployed to Iraq. If a soldier gets pregnant,...
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Chaplains celebrating Christmas in warzone

Military chaplains serve believers in our Armed Forces on land, in the air and at sea. In order to minister to the troops, each must become 'one of...
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The cyber-media Pope

Future generations may come to know Pope Benedict XVI as the 'cyber-media Pope' for his insistence on the church to engage in the cybernetic social...
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Discernment Retreat Weekend: December 18-20

A weekend retreat for discerning vocations is being offered by the Office of Vocations of the Diocese of Orlando and the Franciscan Friars -Third...
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Level the ground, straighten the path

As the Advent season countdown continues into the second Sunday, Catholics prepare for the birth of baby Jesus at Christmas time with prayer, penance,...
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Support our troops, send free holiday postcard

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Xerox is printing and forwarding postcards to members of our Armed Forces deployed in Iraq during the holidays under their Let's Say Thanks Program....
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