Fr. Michael Rennier

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Fr. Michael Rennier graduated from Yale Divinity School and lives in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and 5 children. He is an ordained Catholic priest through the Pastoral Provision for former Episcopal clergymen that was created by Pope St. John Paul II. He’s also a contributing editor at Dappled Things, a journal dedicated to the written and visual arts.

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How to fix broken communication: an unlikely starting place

The truth is, as often as we’re speaking, we’re witnessing. Every word is its own testimony. How does it seem as though two...

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Are little white lies okay?

The more I live a life that I don’t have to lie about, the less I lie ... Aren't there basically three reasons we tend to lie?...

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3 Things that destroy friendships

While it's natural for the circumstances of life and time to change our friendships, some obstacles should be recognized and...

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Our internal monologue’s lies — and how to get honest

Our internal “conversation” is broken, muddled by lies and half-truths. St. Augustine has the answer to the problem. Last week...

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Why complaining feels good and yet we’re made to praise

I’ve discerned that complaining helps me feel in control. Over time, my brain became addicted to the feeling. Complaining can...

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The Single Most Important Event in the Western Hemisphere

Recently, a friend of mine shared that his young daughter’s intentions for her daily Rosary were that “Flowers would be more...

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How I’ve Learned to Embrace Scruffy Hospitality in the Midst of Family Chaos

If you've ever been “lucky” enough to visit our house, you've been treated to the best hospitality that a family with six young...

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8 Creative Ways to Celebrate Pentecost as a Family

Don't let the day go by without creating some fanfare! Today is Pentecost, which is a major – if sometimes overlooked –...