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Remember getting that summer reading list from school when you were a kid? Even if all the books from your summer reading lists sat untouched in your backpack all summer long, it’s time to put the past behind you and start planning your summer reading list this year. Don’t get lazy about your faith this
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BuzzFeed is known for its funny articles and sometimes controversial news stories, so I wanted to find out what they had on Catholics. I typed “Catholic” in the search bar and these are the best of what came up. 15 Regular Words That Have Different Meanings for Catholic School Kids Stole vs Stole is
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In Luke 1, Gabriel told Mary to call her son Jesus, which means “God saves”. Throughout the Bible, we are also told of Jesus’ many other names, along with their meanings. Here are a few. 1. The Word John 1 gives us this profound name of Jesus. John explains that from the beginning of
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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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Chewing gum Reverence much? This restriction on gum chewing fits into the obligation that we not eat or drink anything (save for water) for atleast an hour before receiving Holy Communion (the Eucharistic fast). If it’s edible and you swallow it, you’re not fasting. Sure, you might not swallow the whole of the gum, but
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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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September 29 is the Feast of the Archangels. How much do you know about the archangels? You probably know their names, Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, but how much do you really know about them? Here are 10 totally awesome facts about these angelic beings. 1. Their Names Are Legit The name Michael means “Who
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Pope Francis will be wrapping up his Apostolic Journey to the United States this weekend…maybe you heard? He visited Washington D.C., New York, and Philadelphia, spoke to Congress and the United Nations, and characteristically, made some surprise moves, as well. If we could summarize his visit in a brief phrase of some sort, it might sound something
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With Fall approaching and the return of the coveted PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte)…make pumpkin spiced all the things!…Basic White Girls will be coming out of the woodwork. In their honor, here’s your guide to being a Basic Catholic Girl. 1. Organizes prayer groups or women’s devotional clubs wherever she goes 2. Always carries her
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Pope Francis will visit the US this week. This marks his first visit to the US since his papacy began in 2013. He will visit the White House, address Congress, attend the World Meeting on Families, and immerse himself in a spectrum of other engagements. When the details of his visit became public, the rarity
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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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Technically, there isn’t much outside the Holy Mass that a parish is obliged to offer its congregants. Within the Mass the mandate to provide for the catechetical, pastoral, and sacramental needs of the parish are essentially covered. There are many ministries that often get overlooked, underestimated, or taken for granted that if they no longer
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It is very easy for us to fall into the trap of believing that our age is some how special or much worse compared to previous ages. From the standpoint of world history, the last Century was the bloodiest on record, that seems to be undeniably true. But what about in Church History? The Synod on the
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When it comes to our Sunday Mass obligation, there are few things that capture our attention more than the Eucharist. Sure, there’s liturgical music too look forward to, incense to be whiffed and the customary “post-Summit-and-Source-of-Christian-Life” doughnuts to be had. But let’s be honest, there’s one thing that demands the attention of our senses slightly less than
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Americans celebrate Labor Day this week, as we do every year on the first Monday in September. For many, it means an extra day at home barbequeing with the family or out on the lake. No matter how much one might enjoy our jobs, it’s always good to have a day off. Labor Day is
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I tell you what…learning about the Catholic Faith does not end at RCIA. It is a constant learning process. Things you might think are just common knowledge, might be a whole knew concept to a brand new Catholic, like myself. (I’ve been Catholic for a little over 3 years.) I’m hoping that these won’t just
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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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