Faith in daily life

A Practical Catholic

Owning and Living Your Faith

Peter Hodsdon, an ordained deacon in the Roman Catholic tradition, has much to share about how to walk the Catholic walk in every day life. His methods and recommendations are down to earth, realistic, and yes, practical. Enjoy the journey!

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A trusted place to begin

A Practical Catholic exists to make Catholic living more understandable and approachable through clear writing, practical reflection, and resources rooted in Catholic life.

The site is designed for readers first, including weekly homilies and books written by Deacon Peter. Video content is next!

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Read practical Catholic reflections that speak to everyday questions, habits, prayer, and action.

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Books to deepen faith

Browse books written by Deacon Peter.

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Look forward to future video resources that extend the mission with helpful teaching and encouragement.

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Books worth diving into, over and over

After many requests, Deacon Peter agreed to compile some of his most meaningful homilies into two books. The first, The Path of LIfe, published in 2014, is a classic in life lessons. The second, Dawn From On HIgh, published in 2016, continues the themes of how to live as a Catholic in our every day world.

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Begin with recent articles, explore books for deeper study, and return often for practical Catholic encouragement.