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Finding out something that you might not have known is always a fascinating and illuminating experience. Things that you may take for granted have a nifty back story or custom/tradition that dropped it into the collective consciousness. As a budding historian, I have always been fascinated by facts and random tidbits of information. For some […]
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Lately, Big Bang Theory actress, neuroscientist, and outspoken Orthodox Jew Mayim Bialik has been catching some heat for how she chooses to dress on the Red Carpet—not because she’s wearing too little, but because she’s wearing more than the norm. Bialik follows tznius, the Jewish code of modesty, which at its most basic requires women
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How is your relationship with your guardian angel? If you are like me, it is not as strong as it ought to be. Let us all take some time to reacquaint ourselves with our guardian angels. Here are 9 things your guardian angel wants you to know about him: 1. You Have One BOOM! 2.
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Pope Francis just arrived in the U.S. after visiting Cuba as part of his Apostolic Journey. It’s been a whirlwind trip with serious potential for social and political effect. A Pope does not simply visit a Communist nation without leaving his spiritual footprint. Pray for Cuba, for her people and for her leaders. In case
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I think there came a point where we all realized that a bar was the worst place to meet our future spouse (no offense to any of you for whom THAT worked out). Maybe our grandparents were right. Wanna meet a nice boy? Get thee to Church! Here are the top 10 reasons to date
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Disney owns everything, it seems. But I bet you didn’t know the Disney Princesses loved the saints or that they had anything in common, did you? Here they are, explaining some of their favorites. St. Maria Goretti In a similar manner to the Evil Queen chasing down Snow White and trying to kill her,
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Since you obviously won’t be visiting the Vatican, perhaps you are thinking of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception instead. Not so fast, my friend: 1. The doors are really heavy 2. There’s nowhere to sit 3. You might get lost looking at one of the 100+ side altars 4.
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The “Francis Effect” apparently hasn’t reached the kids yet. Here are 20 hilarious kids who seem unimpressed with the Successor to Peter. 1. “NOOOOOOOOOO!” 2. “Listen, ‘Papa’…you’re in my chair” 3. “They told me Popes were afraid of purple!” 4. “I’m in a glass cage of emotion!!” 5. Pope Francis: “Just so you know kid,
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We all know St. Benedict. The saint whose medal (which you’re probably wearing right now) protects against poisoning and the devil. The saint who founded cenobitic life removed from the world when stuff in the fast-crumbling Western arm of the Roman Empire was starting to get real. His Rule is known for bringing a quiet
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Being Catholic is amazing, isn’t it? Even after almost 2,000 years, not much has changed…we’re still a sign of contradiction in the world and the Church is still the Rock. But sometimes it’s painfully clear that this earth is not our home and the culture isn’t exactly friendly to our faith. But have no fear!
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The greatest sinners and opponents of the faith often make the greatest evangelists and saints. Think St. Paul, St, Augustine…the list goes on. Have you ever looked at a powerful voice of opposition to the Catholic faith and thought, “could you imagine what they could do for Christ if they converted?” Here are 10 conversions
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There’s a patron saint for just about every profession, hobby, and craft out there and thank goodness there is! We could all use a little saintly help now and again, no matter what you love to do. Here are 8 patron saints for 8 things we all love. 1. The Internet – St. Isidore of
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