October 2026 · Vol. 29 No. 6
Contents
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Broken but Busy
A restored statue and a faithful friend reveal the quiet value of service despite frailty.
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Teaching Affectivity
Why young people need help learning to understand emotions, relationships, limits and love.
Print p. 4–5
Love Never Ends
Christian hope, prayer and the Eucharist keep love for the faithful departed alive.
Print p. 6–7
Over Those Thousand Days, the Clay Took Shape
How our earliest years continue to shape feelings, reactions, fears and gifts.
Print p. 8–9
It’s Possible… to Connect With Your Teenager!
An indirect, respectful approach to communicating values during adolescence.
Print p. 10–12
St. Teresa of Avila
The reformer, mystic and Doctor of Prayer who united spiritual depth with joyful courage.
The printed contents page lists “Bl. Chiara Badano”; the article on pages 13–15 is headed “St. Teresa of Avila.”
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The Wedding Feast
A guided reflection on God’s invitation, readiness, grace and the joy of the Kingdom.
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A Thirst for Christ Who Is Life
Jesus and the Samaritan woman show how divine mercy transforms thirst into mission.
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The Last Meeting
An old beggar waits for the children whose friendship brings warmth to his final day.
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Did Don Bosco Pray?
The hidden, continuous prayer at the heart of Don Bosco’s extraordinary activity.
Print p. 24–25
The Heavenly Rope: How the Rosary Defeats the Serpent
Don Bosco’s dream of the serpent illuminates the Rosary as Scripture, lifeline and spiritual strength.
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Don Gaetano Nicosia
The Salesian missionary who restored dignity, family and hope to communities affected by Hansen’s disease.
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In a Cheerful Mood
A page of light-hearted stories, wordplay and quick jokes.
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The One That Stood Out
A black sheep’s difference becomes an unexpected gift beside the newborn Christ.
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How the Rosary Is to Be Prayed
Practical counsel for attentive, meditative and communal prayer of the Rosary.
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