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The unimportance of being earnest: Catholics need to lighten up and see the bright side of sometimes being the butt of jokes. It wouldn't hurt to laugh at ourselves once in a while--it might even lift our spirits.		Feb 1, 2009	1668
When bad things happen to good parishes: parishes can't always anticipate impending disaster, but there's plenty they can do to prepare and protect themselves from the worst.		Dec 1, 2008	2566
Hold your fire! Let's call a truce in the war on Christmas.	Cover story	Dec 1, 2007	1523
Who's the boss? The priest shortage is generating some creative solutions to parish staffing, but they require a little flexibility and a healthy sense of humor on the part of everyone involved.	Viewpoint essay	Oct 1, 2007	1714
Ushers rule: these folks are champions of the collection basket, protectors of the pews, and no one--not even a priest--can get in their way.		Apr 1, 2007	1344
Bless the beasts and the BMWs: with the Catholic practice of blessing, nothing is too ordinary to be called holy.		Jan 1, 2006	773
Midlife crisis? Vatican II turns 40: with the reforms of the council passing the four-decade mark, it's a good time to take a look back at some of the highlights.		Dec 1, 2005	4008
Get your apse out of my narthex! A "churchspeak for dummies" guide to fatten your chances of getting past the Pearly Gates.		Sep 1, 2004	1276
How is the Sunday homily prepared?		Oct 1, 2003	426
Where does all the money go? (Glad you asked: Q&A church teaching).		Aug 1, 2003	454
What is the Baltimore Catechism? (Glad You Asked Q&A On Church Teaching).		May 1, 2003	476
All for one and one for all: we have been given an abundance of good grace, and we're called to share it. (practicing catholic).	Column	Jan 1, 2003	740
We've got a winner here; loved and hated equally, bingo is a mainstay of Catholicism. (practicing catholic).	Brief Article	Sep 1, 2002	765
Why are church doors so ornate? (Glad You Asked: q&a on church teaching).	Brief Article	Jun 1, 2002	443
Why do priests wear vestments at Mass? (Glad you asked: Q&A on church teaching).	Brief Article	Mar 1, 2002	496
Don't give up nothing this Lent: in the middle of the desert, says Father Paul Boudreau, there's nothing to drown out the presence of God. Because most of us don't do 40 days in the desert, we instead give up things for Lent.	Cover Story	Feb 1, 2002	2355
Gone but not forgotten: praying for the dead is a Catholic way of saying life goes on.	Brief Article	Nov 1, 2001	812
Fear not.	Brief Article	Jul 1, 2001	914