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Comfort Crisis

Comfort Crisis

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A plush leather sofa, a 72-degree room, and a bowl of ice cream are all staples of American comfort.  However, can there be too much of a good thing? Author Jeff Gardner, PhD joined Drew to discuss his article about getting out of the cycle of comfort. Gardner proposes a five-step approach to “avoid distractions, […]
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Mortgage Rates Explained

Mortgage Rates Explained

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Mortgage rates play one of the most consequential roles in home buying—but how are they determined? Typically, a homebuyer’s mortgage rate is determined by several factors including credit, loan type, and “economic and market conditions,” according to CNN. Economic Factors One of those economic factors is the Federal Reserve’s interest rates, which have spiked since […]
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More Schools Ban Cell Phones

More Schools Ban Cell Phones

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The advent of the smartphone ushered schools into uncharted territory. Now, with smartphone ubiquity, some schools and major school districts are experimenting with more restrictive measures limiting phone use. Connecticut Case Study In December of 2023, principal Raymond Dolphin of Illing Middle School in Connecticut banned cell phones. The decision came after two years of […]
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American Eucharistic Witnesses: A Priest for the Body of Christ—Venerable Augustus Tolton

American Eucharistic Witnesses: A Priest for the Body of Christ—Venerable Augustus Tolton

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The American Eucharistic Witnesses series is published in the Heart of the Revival newsletter and republished by Relevant Radio. It highlights the holy men and women who lived, loved, and served on the very soil upon which we now stand. They all testify—in unique and powerful ways—to what it means to encounter Jesus in the Eucharist and go on […]
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In Reparation for Our Sins

In Reparation for Our Sins

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This statement was originally issued by Bishop Andrew Cozzens, chairman of the board of the National Eucharistic Congress, Inc., and released by the National Eucharistic Congress. July 27, 2024  “If then my people, upon whom my name has been pronounced, humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their evil ways, I […]
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The Arrival of the National Eucharistic Pilgrims and the Commencement of the Congress

The Arrival of the National Eucharistic Pilgrims and the Commencement of the Congress

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The National Eucharistic Congress has begun! And in conjunction with the commencement of this great week, the Perpetual Pilgrims of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrived in Indianapolis yesterday, walking with Jesus. Marking a moment of profound spiritual significance, their journey culminated in a momentous entrance into the NEC, and they graciously hosted a press conference […]
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Seeking Peace When Met with Violence

Seeking Peace When Met with Violence

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On Saturday, July 13th, President Donald Trump was the target of an assassination attempt while attending a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Shortly after 6pm ET, Trump took the stage and began speaking to rally attendees. The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was perched on the roof of a building some 150 meters away armed with […]
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