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Articles by Donald Jacob Uitvlugt

About Donald Jacob Uitvlugt
Donald Jacob Uitvlugt writes from Little Rock, Arkansas. You can find some of his theological musings at "Drops of Mercy".
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Preparing for spiritual battle with the St. Michael Chaplet

August 30, 2025 Donald Jacob Uitvlugt 12

This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of the close of the Second Vatican Council. Regardless of one’s opinion of the Council itself, it is undeniable that its aftermath saw a severe decline in the devotional […]

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A dystopian novel about the culture of death and the reality of God’s grace

August 15, 2025 Donald Jacob Uitvlugt 5

Maelin Kivela lives between two worlds. She is a citizen of Lantua, a mega-metropolis that rose from the ashes of the United States, a technological utopia where one’s cooperation with government policies determines one’s financial […]

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Carmelite martyrs of Compiègne and the strength of the Holy Spirit

July 17, 2025 Donald Jacob Uitvlugt 14

Today marks a historic day in the Catholic calendar: it is the first time in history that Thérèse de Saint-Augustin and her companions, the Carmelite martyrs of ç, have their feast day as canonized saints. […]

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The Eucharist, the Papacy, and the Martyrs of Gorkum

July 9, 2025 Donald Jacob Uitvlugt 2

Although their feast is not observed in the general Roman calendar or the calendar of the United States, the Roman Martyrology and the national calendar of the Church in the Netherlands today observe the feast […]

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“I will show you the way to Heaven”

May 31, 2025 Donald Jacob Uitvlugt 1

Today is the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary; it is also marks the hundredth anniversary of the canonization of St Jean-Marie-Baptiste Vianney, perhaps better known for the priestly assignment to which […]

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“Christ is living within me”: On the life, suffering, and death of St Gemma Galgani

May 16, 2025 Donald Jacob Uitvlugt 10

Although the vast collection of recognized saints known as the Roman Martyrology gives April 11 as the feast of St Gemma Galgani, May 16 is when it is observed by the Passionists. So I will […]

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A guide to seeking the Holy Face during Lent

March 4, 2025 Donald Jacob Uitvlugt 2

On September 13, 1843, Our Lord spoke to the heart of a Carmelite nun in the city of Tours, France. Jesus told her that He was calling her to a program of reparation for sins […]

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The familial school of sanctity and mercy

February 18, 2025 Donald Jacob Uitvlugt 1

Today is the anniversary of the death of Karol Wojtyla. Not of Pope John Paul the Great but of his father, Karol Wojtyla, senior. I also learned today—coming to the realization about four years too […]

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St. John the Baptist’s death witnesses to the unity of our life in Christ

August 29, 2024 Donald Jacob Uitvlugt 5

The story recounted in today’s Gospel (Mark 6:17-29) is a familiar one for people with a more than passing acquaintance with Our Lord’s life. If we do not know it from the pages of the […]

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Building up the church, one Lego and prayer at a time

June 4, 2024 Donald Jacob Uitvlugt 5

For the past twenty-five years, John Kraemer has shared the Catholic Faith in a unique way: through LEGO bricks. I recently had the opportunity to ask him about his “Lego Church Project” and why he […]

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Today Pope Francis celebrated the Holy Thursday Chrism Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, during which holy oils to be used in the sacraments throughout the year were blessed. Later today he will celebrate […]

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