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Things rarely are simple. Nothing, save God, comes without a shadow.
That's good to keep in mind when we assess the pros and cons of liberals and conservatives. Each brings something to the table and each too has an Achilles heel.
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A few days ago, I was asked to visit a family who had, just that day, lost their 19-year-old son to suicide. There isn't much one can offer by way of consolation at a moment like this when everyone is in shock and the pain is so raw.
What do we need to achieve to make us happy? What brings us peace and meaning?
Recently I participated in an International Conference on vocations. It gathered a wide assortment of persons to reflect upon why less people in the Western world are entering the priesthood and consecrated religious life.