Amy O'Connell is an alumna of the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. She is currently a stay at home mother to three awesome babes, and writes for her blog, Our Family Fiat, in her free time.
The tradition found its most recent surge of popularity in the 16th century when St. Philip Neri frequently traversed the Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome.
Lough Derg is located on a small island off of Donegal county, Ireland. It is a penitential pilgrimage, and it will rock your world.
Every Catholic has been there at one time or another, now is the time to laugh about it. 1. Obsessively picking out the *perfect* novena for your intention 2. You start out strong, with the fervor of all the saints in heaven. 3. You mention to everyone you pass that you’re in the middle of …
New Year’s is a time most people take to reflect on the year already past, and dream of the ways they’d like to grow. We set resolutions that we believe will bring us closer to our goals. When Catholics engage in this practice, they should to make sure that all our resolutions not only bring …
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1. When you get your book list for the semester and realize how many you’re adding to the collection 2. Trying to explain the doctrine of the Trinity in your own words without delving into heresy 3. When your love for lexical precision in theological concepts makes you critique every homily you hear, …
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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 …
via GIPHY When preparing to encounter the Lord in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, it is imperative that we examine our consciences.B y now you may have yours already memorized, or you may not have found one that works best for you. Regardless, here are some examinations of conscience to check out, they may just bring …
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St. Joan of Arc fought as a warrior. St. Catherine of Siena convinced the pope of his proper home. These modern women are also not afraid to speak their minds or call for change when it comes to the recent events of the horrifying sex abuse crisis within the Church. 1. Sr. Theresa Aletheia …
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I know a thing or two about loud kids—I have three of them! My toddlers don’t sit still, aren’t quiet, and sometimes force me to bite my tongue. If you see a young family at mass— if they have loud kids—here are some things you can say to encourage them and be a positive voice in …
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