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After a week full of eating, visiting family, shopping, and giving thanks, Tuesday is dedicated to giving. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to share the blessings that God has given you this year with those around you. Do you want to support an amazing Catholic charity this Giving Tuesday? If the answer is ‘yes’, we’ve put together this list […]
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For most Catholics, the word ‘scapular’ brings to mind a small necklace with two wool patches. But scapulars were originally worn by members of religious communities as part of their habits. Scapulars didn’t originate as the small necklaces they are today – instead they were the size of a large work apron. It was often
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The holiday season usually brings with it joyful singing, time with family, shining lights, fragrant Christmas trees and homemade baked goods. But for some of us, the holidays may not be the most wonderful time of the year. If the holiday season has become hard to celebrate because of a loss, Thanksgiving and Christmas can
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Sister Miriam James Heidland was raised in a Catholic family but she had never been in love with Jesus. She love sports and wanted to work for ESPN, but instead, she answered Christ’s call of love and joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. You don’t want to miss this incredible woman and
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VATICAN CITY – The good of the family is the antidote to a world that worships the ego, Pope Francis said in a video message this weekend. “The family born of marriage creates fruitful bonds, which reveal themselves to be the most effective antidote against the individualism that currently runs rampant; however, along the journey
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Are you a Catholic nerd? Does finding analogies and underlying Christian themes in science fiction and superhero movies seem like the perfect way to spend a day? Then James Papandrea’s latest book, From Star Wars to Superman: Christ Figures in Science Fiction and Superhero Films is the book for you. Papandrea describes the book, saying: “In
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Forget Lucy and Ricky, Jim and Pam, or Ross and Rachel. If you want some really solid role models for a good couple – look no further than the saints who have gone before us!
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During the whole month of November, the Catholic Church prays particularly for those who have died. Not only does this particular focus help remind the faithful to spend time in prayer for those who have gone before, but it also serves as a reminder of our own mortality. But in the first week of November,
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VATICAN – Pope Francis’ voice will be heard by astronauts at the International Space Station in a live streamed video call on October 26, 2017. Pope Francis will speak to the crew on the International Space Station, which includes a 60 year old Italian astronaut, Paolo Nespoli. Also present will be three American astronauts, and
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On the journey to Heaven, many of us will face situations that seem hopeless and impossible. In moments like these, it can be easy to give into despair and to give up hope. The cross that Christ offers may seem unbearably heavy. If you’re praying for what seems like an impossible petition, you’re not alone.
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Have you ever struggled to pray the rosary? Do distractions pull you away from the prayers, or does your mind wander between Hail Marys and Our Fathers? The Contemplative Rosary with St. John Paul II and St. Teresa of Avila by Dan Burke and Connie Rossini is just the book for you, then. This book is
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VATICAN CITY – In front of a crowd of nearly 35,000 pilgrims, Pope Francis canonized 35 new saints this week. Almost all of the newly canonized saints were martyrs. Pope Francis told those gathered in St. Peter’s Square that the lives of the saints offer models for those of us still striving towards Heaven. “They
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There is no denying the fact that a spiritual war is going on. Don’t believe us? Turn on the evening news. Evil is definitely present in our world today, and Satan desperately wants to steal souls away from God and Heaven. Catholicism teaches that angels have been present since creation and throughout salvation history. When Christ
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PORTUGAL – October 13, 2017 marks 100 years since the miracle of the sun occurred. In a series of apparitions to three young children in Portugal in 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary urged the world to repent, pray the rosary, and spread a devotion to the Holy Eucharist. She also promised the children that there would
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If you’ve been in a Catholic bookstore lately, you may have seen a four way cross. The cross is also known as a cruciform. The images found on the four way cross teach Catholics about their faith and foundations. For those new to the Catholic faith, the four way cross can be a wonderful start
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During Christ’s time teaching here on earth, He used questions to communicate salvation to the world. But even though the questions were originally directed to the disciples over 2,000 years ago, Christ’s questions are also the start of conversations He wants to have with us today. In his book, Answering the Questions of Jesus, Father Andrew
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October 5th is the feast day of Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska. Born Helena Kowalksa in Poland on August 25, 1905, she was the third of 10 children raised by a poor and devout family. After feeling the call to religious life at the young age of seven while attending the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, she
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In his famous book, True Devotion to Mary, Saint Louis Marie de Montfort writes that consecrating our lives to Jesus through Mary is the shortest, easiest, quickest and most efficacious path to Heaven. But if you’re just discovering Marian Consecration, Saint Louis de Montfort’s writing can seem overwhelming. Father Michael Gaitley’s book, 33 Days to Morning Glory:
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SALINA – Pope Francis announced that Bishop Edward Joseph Weisenburger from the Diocese of Salina, Kansas will be transferred to the Diocese of Tuscon, Arizona. The announcement came from the Vatican today, although Bishop Weisenburger was informed of the decision last week. Bishop Weisenburger will replace Bishop Gerald F. Kicanas of Tuscon, who formerly served
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Have you regretted a social media post, text, or e-mail? Are you forgetting things that you used to have no problem remembering? When spending time with friends, do you struggle to focus on the other person, your mind wandering in the middle of conversation? Does your smartphone beckon you for just one more quick check
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