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St. Giuseppe Moscati’s fest day is on November 16. He is one saint that isn’t widely known by a majority of Catholics. Since his feast day falls on the same day as two other dynamic saints (St. Gertrude and St. Margaret of Scotland), he is often overlooked. It very much resembles what his life was […]
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October is the month of the Rosary! Get your Marian graces! Saint Louis de Montfort wrote a book called The Secret of the Rosary and in it there are epic quotes to motivate us to pick back up this devotion in case you’ve gotten away from it. 1. “It sets us on fire with love of
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St. Paul of the Cross, founder of the Congregation of the Discalced Clerks of the Most Holy Cross and Passion (Passionists), was known to have the ability to reduce hardened criminals and tough soldiers to tears with his gift of speech. Like many saints, his words are still relevant to us today nearly two and
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux is amazing. But that’s not all you need to know. Let’s get to know him! 1. He was a peacemaker St. Bernard of Clairvaux was known for his eloquence. He, on many occasions, brought peace to the Church throughout its quarrels. One of such occasions was when he worked to
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Being a busy mom of four young ones, there are many times when I am needed at two (or more) places at the same time. Most of the time, I can work it out so my husband can go to one place and me the other, but there are times when I have to choose
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In my years doing youth ministry, one ice breaker question I’ve asked is: “If there’s a superhero power you could have, what would it be?” I’ve asked this to totally different groups and I seem to always get a smart kid who says towards the end, “I’d have the power to absorb everyone else’s powers.”
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Most people are a little wary about sharing saint quotes they find online because many are often erroneously credited to them. The quote may be a good one but not knowing whether a particular person said it or not can be quite the gamble, especially if you don’t confirm it yourself. It’s a little humbling
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What be a pirate’s favorite letter? The “arrr” you say? No. The pirate loves the “c.” Ahoy, Mateys! Today, the 19th of September, be International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Now, I know what ye be thinkin’. Ye be thinkin’, “Why does a Catholic website have to add to such a weird minor holiday?” Well,
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ALGERIA – Bishop Pierre Claverie and 18 of his companions were martyred between 1994 and 1996. This week, the Algerian bishops’ conference announced that their beatification will take place on December 8th at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Cross in Oran. Bishop Pierre Claverie was a French Roman Catholic. Born in Algeria,
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The Catholic Church gives the title of ‘Doctor of the Church’ to a few select saints. Today, the Church recognizes 36 saints saints as doctors. The witness of their lives and the depth of their writings are beautifully important to the life of the Church and her doctrine. Among the saints called doctors, some played
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In high school, I checked out Tolkien’s The Hobbit from the municipal library for the first time. I was a chapter or two into the book before I abandoned the work. “This is incredibly long-winded and includes boring descriptions. How could anyone consider this a classic of literature?!” I thought. Five years and a master’s degree
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It’s that time of the year again. School supplies have been on sale for the past month. You’re now getting adjusted to your new daily routine. If you’re a college student, you begin to rent and/or purchase your textbooks for the upcoming semester. You look over the syllabus provided in your classes and begin your
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Fall has (almost) arrived. School is back in session, the leaves will change soon, “pumpkin spice” is about to dominate our vocabulary . . . it’s Fall, y’all! To get ready for this back half of the year, here are seven saints to learn about and ask the intercession of in September. St. Gregory
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Most Catholics are familiar with Mother Teresa of Calcutta. Likewise most Catholics know that she founded the Missionaries of Charity, cared for the sick and dying, and lived a life of poverty, sometimes begging in order to meet the needs of those she served. But there is another saint who lived a very similar life
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St. Pius X was a game changer for a church and for the papacy. Though he lived a while ago, he promised timeless practices to make us more . . . pious. 1. The name First of all, the name Pius sounds and looks a lot like pious because pius is the Latin word
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Have you ever heard of the “Tears of St. Lawrence”? Every year, from approximately July 17 through August 24, the Perseid meteor showers shoot through the sky, dazzling spectators in the Northern Hemisphere. During its peak, between 50 and 100 meteors can be seen shooting through the sky per hour. So, who was St. Lawrence
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On July 2, 2018 the Diocese of Rome formally opened the cause for sainthood for Chiara Corbella Petrillo, a young mother who, after being diagnosed with cancer while pregnant, refused treatments that would endanger the life of her baby. She waited until the baby was born to undergo treatment. By the time the baby, named
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Those who argue that the Catholic Church is anti-woman clearly don’t know how much the Church honors and upholds women who are models of what it is to be a faithful child of God. From our Blessed Mother to female Doctors of the Church, there are no shortages of examples of why the argument is
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The FIFA World Cup tournament is over and countries with deep Catholic roots fought for the title of world champions. France’s ties to Catholicism are well known and its many saints who have inspired countless Catholics around the world (e.g. St. Therese of Lisieux) as well known, too. However, few know that Croatia has an
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