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“Why are you Catholic?” is a really good question – one that deserves a really good answer. In his latest book, Dr. Peter Kreeft has at least forty answers to that question. But forty reasons to be Catholic is just the beginning – for Dr. Kreeft and for all the rest of us, too. “There […]
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There’s nothing like Easter Sunday dinner. After 40 days of fasting, prayer, and alms giving, now is the time for celebrating the Resurrection of Christ! Maybe family gathers around your grandparent’s table and catches up over smoked ham and turkey. Perhaps friends come to your home and share a simple meal after Mass in the
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Whether you’re a military wife who is stationed at base with your spouse, or you’re counting down the days until his return from deployment, you’re balancing countless emotions and struggles. Prayer is an incredible help – but you may find that the words you need just aren’t in your prayer books. Without support, you can
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Chances are either you or someone you know has been affected by pornography. Chances are even greater still that even if you have never struggled or have never known someone who has struggled with pornography, you suffer from the far-reaching effects it has on culture. Both men and women suffer from addictions to pornography and
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RUSSIA – When expectant mothers go to sonograms, they come home with grainy black and white pictures of their children. But now, thanks to modern technology, they could be coming home with a much more tangible, life-like image. New technology allows mothers to bring home 3D printed models of their unborn children. Technology developed by
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Catholic podcasts run the gamut of fun to informative. They cover topics from women’s issues to social justice to pop culture to instruction in the faith and everywhere in between. Sometimes, it can be hard to know where to start! If you’re looking around thinking, “I’d love to listen to delve deeper into the faith”
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There has been a multiplication of the loaves and chicken fish in this past week at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide. Lovers of the sometimes-called “Jesus’ Restaurant” will be delighted to hear that they need not deny the family friendly restaurant their patronage on Fridays during the Lenten season. At participating locations, you can order your tastefully tart
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Temptation is one of those pesky facts of life we have to deal with because of the Fall (thanks a bunch, Adam and Eve). But do you find yourself tempted all the time? Do you struggle to be rid of those annoying temptations? Don’t give into despair because you’re experiencing temptation. Instead, fight them head
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Lent can be a difficult Liturgical Season for some Christians. In addition to the fasting, abstinence, sacrifices, alms-giving, and penance, it often seems like the devil ups the ante on spiritual warfare. It’s almost like he is throwing a satanic temper tantrum. And you know what? He actually might be. The devil hates Lent. During
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The 2018 Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea will witness athletes from 92 country committees compete in 102 sporting events. For the first time ever, countries like Ecuador, Nigeria, and Singapore are competing in the winter games. We can’t wait to watch Olympians compete in our favorite winter sports. It’s incredible to watch Catholics athletes compete
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Brigid of Ireland (also known as Brigid of Kildare), was one of those saints who was known in her lifetime for her great holiness. Possessing all seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, she actively dedicated her life to providing many of the ten corporal acts of mercy to whoever needed them. She is the patron saint
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For the first time ever, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) invited representatives from Vatican City to have “observer roles” during meetings where the policies for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics were conferred. This delegation, headed by Monsignor Melchor Sanchez de Toca y Alameda, will also be present for the opening ceremonies this upcoming Friday. While Vatican
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Lent is a very trying time of penance and sacrifice, remembering our deaths and the death of Christ, and preparing ourselves to receive everlasting life. It’s easy to feel discouraged and downtrodden or to be so overwhelmed that you don’t even know where to start! But did you know, some of our favorite Disney princesses
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Audrey Assad’s newest album, Evergreen, is her first full album of original work to be released in 4 years. While the official release date comes later this month, those who supported her Pledge Music campaign got an early download of the album to enjoy at the end of January. After listening to the album a
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Priests and seminarians have gathered in Wisla, Poland to participate in the 21st annual Pope John Paul II skiing cup. Pope St. John Paul II was an avid skier and was once overheard saying, “It’s unbecoming for a cardinal to ski badly.” Read more: Little Known Facts About John Paul II Seminarians, priests, and even priests
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Every now and then (read, all the time) the Church does something extraordinary. Fulfilling the mission of to “Go and make disciples of all nations” set forth by Jesus Christ requires bold action, courage, innovation, and ultimately, complete trust of the Holy Spirit. Winning hearts for the Lord isn’t always easy, but is definitely always
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How has your inbox been doing lately? In the last 3-4 weeks you’ve probably received a minimum of 50 different emails telling you how to “make your life better” by setting a new year’s resolution, choosing your one word for the year, or getting healthier by joining the nearest gym. After all, gym memberships are
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Walk for Life West Coast is right around the corner! Wondering how you can support this amazing march? Here are eight ways to lend a hand (and a prayer!) to this great cause. 1. Attend The best way to support the Walk For Life West Coast is to go to the Walk for Life!
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While we cannot all make it to the Pro-life Marches, we can all take a few minutes and pray for those who are pondering abortion. We can pray that they have a change of heart and carry their babies to term. Join us by praying a decade of the Rosary. With each “Hail Mary” pray
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In a lecture given at Immaculata Classical Academy, Dr. Kreeft gives his top two “must read” recommendations from 13 different categories (for a total of 26 books). He is careful throughout to pick books that are relevant in today’s times, formative, and accessible for everyone – even if challenging. For example, he somewhat surprisingly does
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