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Suicide an Uncomfortable Conversation Made Comfortable

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Suicide an Uncomfortable Conversation Made Comfortable

I first met the Very Rev. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, at a Catholic Writers Conference in 2018. He was promoting his book After Suicide. This was a timely encounter, as I had two acquaintances who were struggling after recently losing family members to suicide. God will often place opportunities in our hands to help those […]

Sep 28, 2026 4 min read
Intentions 2026

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Intentions 2026

Happy New Year Are you one of the millions who begin the new year with excitement and hope that this will be the year your resolution finally sticks? Resolutions have long been a symbol of new beginnings- this year I’m finally going to do this and avoid that. I honestly believe I’ve made resolutions that lasted through the year, […]

Aug 11, 2026 3 min read

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