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May God save me from gloomy saints. ~St. Teresa of Avila author of A Beautiful Second Act: Saints and Soul Sisters Who Taught Me to Age with Grace
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More Than Storytime

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By Maria Johnson
| CatholicMom
When she visited her grandson's classroom to read a story to the children, Maria Morera Johnson was reminded of the importance of our gift of presence. Storytime at my grandson’s pre-school was a mix of chaos and love. When I walked in, I heard my name from across the room and suddenly, I was caught by the knees by a rambunctious newly-minted 5-year-old. The story was almost impossible to read.
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Daily Gospel Reflection for June 22, 2026

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By Maria Johnson
| CatholicMom
Reflect on humility and self-awareness in daily life. Discover how to respond with compassion instead of judgment in your relationships. Today's Gospel: Matthew 7:1-5 “Stop judging, that you may not be judged.” Scripture has a way of sliding into mainstream culture, and sometimes the end result gets skewed. It’s not about telling someone to mind their own business so one can go on doing whatever it is that has invited judgment.
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Magnifica Humanitas: An Important Encyclical for Catholic Parents

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By Maria Johnson
| CatholicMom
Have you read Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical? We’ve put together a discussion guide for nine paragraphs of interest to parents. “We must ask God for the wisdom to interpret the great trends of our time,” Pope Leo XIV observes in paragraph 4 of the newly published Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence. This is what parents are constantly called to do. What wisdom does this new encyclical hold for Catholic parents?
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