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Saints are special and you should pick someone special to you. But sometimes they’re just so overused that you need a fresh perspective. There are THOUSANDS of canonized saints to choose from! Why settle for being the third Catherine of Siena or Francis of Assisi in just your group? Here are 10 saints NOT to […]
10 Saints NOT to Choose for Confirmation (and 5 You SHOULD!) Read More »
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There are less than a handful of stories in the Bible before Jesus started preaching. I’ve often wondered, what he was like as a young boy and a teenager? He obviously knew who he was, when he knew where his Father’s house was, but what experience did he have as a human boy, yet Divine…let’s
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“Jesus waits for you”, I mumbled to my almost three-year-old half-heartedly during the Consecration one Sunday. It had been a particularly hard Mass, and my husband and I were shuffling seats, trying to separate the troublemakers. Much to my surprise, her eyes opened wide. “ME!” she exclaimed loud enough for the pews around us to
“ME!” A Three Year Old’s Perspective on the Eucharist Read More »
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St. John Paul II said, “The Sacred Heart has given us everything — redemption, salvation, sanctification.”
Sacred Heart of Jesus: 5 Simple Ways to Celebrate Read More »
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July 22nd is the feast day of St. Mary Magdalene, an important woman in the gospel story whose name has been misrepresented for centuries. Recently, Catholic authors and scholars have been cleaning up the mess and showing respect to this second-most-mentioned woman of the Bible. Let’s unpack the misconceptions and uncover who she really is
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Did you know that the popular trilogy, “Kristin Lavransdatter” was written by a female Catholic convert? Did you also know that she hosted mass in her home inviting anyone who would come, and prayed for vocations from her hometown? In faith, she donated a set of gorgeous vestments for the first priest from her hometown
100 Years After Sigrid Undset’s Conversion, Donated Vestments Finally are Used! Read More »
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Lately there has been an explosion of “AI Art” (art generated by artificial intelligence). It is becoming more prevalent on different media sites, in social media, and through different media platforms. This has caused some fantastic discussion about the definition of art, what constitutes sacred art, and whether or not artificial intelligence should be used
What Would John Paul II Say about AI Art? Read More »
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First off, the title does not disappoint! This book truly covers a ton of Catholic topics from A to Z. From Abortion to Canon Law to Kerygma (which is why you need the book!) to Natural Law to Peace to Sin to Zeal, the author covers it all. Each topic is addressed in a bite
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The source and summit of our faith as Catholics is no doubt the Eucharist. Yet, there is doubt for many. For one third of Catholics, this is just a symbolic gesture. It’s amazing that the most crucial thing that separates Catholics from other Christians (there are many but this is the most crucial) is transubstantiation.
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I just returned from the 10th National Eucharistic Congress, and let me tell ya. There is quite a bit to discuss. The registration line wasn’t long enough I stood in line to get my badge for an hour and a half. Some people stood in line for two hours. I did not hear of anyone
10 Completely Legitimate Complaints about the 10th National Eucharistic Congress Read More »
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Born Milton Teagle Simmons on July 12, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the flamboyant Richard Simmons spent his life helping others feel better about themselves and lose weight by sweating to the oldies. What people may not know about Simmons is that he is Catholic and briefly studied to be a priest. Here are some
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Everyone loves a good deal, especially when you have 300 kids to feed (ya know those large Catholic families), and toilet paper to buy. This year’s Amazon Prime day is July 16-17, 2024. They have deals before the big event, and even continue for the next week after Prime Day is over, so be sure
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The Augustine Institute is releasing a new catechetical series this summer recorded primarily in the U.S. What is Symbolon? How is it accessed and used in parishes? What can you hope to get out of this new series? Let’s dive into those questions and learn what this new program can do for you and your
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As Catholics, evangelization is a call to spread the good news of our faith through word, deed, and prayer. The call to preach the gospel throughout our lives is not just for clergy; it is for all of us. Jesus, through his word, has instructed us to live our faith and to share it. Below
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Mother Cabrini, the first American to be canonized, has come to the big screen through Angel Studios and we love the excitement as people want to learn more about this wonderful saint. The children’s book, Mother Cabrini, A Heart for the World, brings the story to the level of children quite young who might not
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The Bible is full of stories of God the Father and Jesus Christ simply speaking a miracle into existence. Sometimes the miracle just happened. Sometimes it was an act of obedience on behalf of something we didn’t know had the ability to obey anything (like nature or wild animals!). Well, Sophia Institute Press has just
When Jesus Speaks: Don’t Miss This Powerful Picture Book! Read More »
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The one thing we all have in common is suffering. From the moment of our conception, we are joined into this imperfect world where things go wrong, they aren’t put together correctly, there is pain and sadness, and death. Sounds wonderful, right? Well, even though we all share in awful common thread, it is how
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Ever listen to a homily and think, “what did that mean?” Or watch the news about an upcoming election and wonder, “He’s Catholic, isn’t his view on the issue anti-Catholic?” Or people turn to you to explain a tenant of the Faith but your not quite sure yourself? I know that I have, and have
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Throughout the Old Testament there are several instances of God establishing a covenant. He did so with Adam in the Garden, with the nation of Israel through Moses where the Law was delivered, with Noah after the great flood, with Abraham and his descendants, and lastly with King David. These covenants are a part of
Christ’s Fulfillment of the Covenants Revealed in Scripture Read More »
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St. Josemaria Escriva was no stranger to suffering. Despite this, he continuously preached on the importance of cheerfulness and the christian’s call to joy. He said “the children of God should always be sowers of peace and joy” (Furrow 59). What is Cheerfulness? First we need to know what kind of joy Josemaria was talking
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