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There are not over a hundred people in the United States who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions, however, who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church – which is, of course, quite a different thing. — Fulton Sheen, Radio Replies While some Catholics may know where the Catholic Church stands […]
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Saint Patrick’s day is celebrated with green wearing parade goers – but do you know these facts about the life of the Patron of Ireland? 1. Saint Patrick wasn’t from Ireland Although he’s the patron saint of Ireland and responsible for great conversions in the country, Saint Patrick wasn’t Irish. He was actually born
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1. When you realize it’s been a while since you went to confession 2. Then you start your examination of conscience and it’s not pretty 3. And you downplay how much you need confession 4. Looking through available confession times near you has got you like 5. When you walk up to
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Are you ready for #AshWednesday! Coming soon to your parish. #Ashtag #Lent pic.twitter.com/TNgxAVT1oK — Father Jim Sichko (@JimSichko) February 27, 2017 https://twitter.com/StMStB/status/836543070900486144 Don't be ashamed to wear your #Ashtag all day. #Catholic pic.twitter.com/nx0CyZ2pcV — Bishop Zubik (@BishopZubik) March 1, 2017 https://twitter.com/bookwormwife/status/837040528982175751 Start #AshWednesday with Mass and an #ashtag, and continue it
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Norma McCorvey (1947-2017) is better known as “Jane Roe” from the famous Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling in 1973. After the Supreme Court ruled that state laws that banned abortion were unconstitutional, Norma revealed she had not attended any of the hearings for her case over the three years of trials. In 1995, Norma
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Since there are more than 10,000 saints that have been canonized by the Catholic Church, so there are bound to be some name duplicates. These 12 amazing saints all share the name of Catherine – a name that means ‘pure.’ While while they all share the same name and love for God, each of the
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Winter is crazy. There is snow, ice storms, and winter weather advisories to worry about. If you are feeling the winter blues settle in, don’t lose heart! Check out these amazing Catholic summer camps and let thoughts of adventures, mountains, and the summer air blowing through your hair give you hope…even if there are inches
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Maybe you bless yourself with holy water as you walk into Church, or you remember a small container of water that was at your grandma’s house growing up. If you’re a Catholic, chances are that you’ve encountered this blessed water at some point. Father Henry Theiler recently wrote Holy Water and Its Significance for Catholics, on the
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We’re all called to holiness and sainthood – but sometimes our lives need a jump start. Maybe you have found yourself in a dry spot spiritually, or maybe you’re looking for some direction in the day-to-day living. You should check out Father Ed Broom’s newest book, From Humdrum to Holy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Living Like
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Most will agree that winter has some qualities that make it a rough season. However, messy snow is fun to play in, and the cold air can make for a nice game of pond hockey, among other niceties with winter. Either way, love it or hate it, St. John Paul II seemed to love snow,
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Ah, prayer. Conversation with God, simple as it sounds, can bring with it some major struggles. There seems to be no end to advice out there on how to handle distractions, dry spells, and lack of time for prayer. There are plenty of us who are working to improve our prayer life during the New
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I’m going to need a lot of Heavenly help in 2017. I’m getting married, moving to a new city, and looking for a new job. Throughout all of my crazy life changes, I’ve always found the saints to be an incredible help. I hope you feel the same way (about needing help). I have so
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Christmas is here and there’s plenty to do since it doesn’t end until the Epiphany. In all of the rush, here are five things you cannot forget to put on your Christmas to-do list this year. 1. Stop and ponder this season in your heart So often in all of the hustling of the
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Although the season of Christmas often brings with it lights, jolly singing, and bright Christmas trees, it is not always a joyful season for all of us. Whether this is the first holiday after a loss, or the fifteenth holiday, each offers new difficulties and challenges. But, despite the grief, the Incarnation and Nativity is
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1. Finals week is here. You’ve increased your Adoration hours in hopes that it will affect your grade. + There’s such thing as divine intervention, right? 2. But you keep falling asleep during Mass because of studying-induced sleep deprivation. Guys, I’m just sleeping in the spirit. 3. You spend time frantically searching for a patron saint
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1. You walk into Church and see the Advent wreath. + 2. And then you face palm when the altar server lights the wrong candle. 3. When the first notes of ‘Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel’ hit your ears. 4. And the priest wears purple for the first time since Lent. 5.
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There’s a new Pope now and this is only the beginning. HBO released the first episode of their new mini-series, “The Young Pope” in October. The series, directed by Paolo Sorrentino tells the story of Pius XIII, or Lenny Berardo played by Jude Law, and Diane Keaton joins him on screen as an American nun,
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Bearded Saints of Heaven and Warriors of the Lord. Sporters of Fantastic Beards and Words of Wisdom… Let’s just say that the saints in Heaven know how to celebrate No-Shave November in quite classy ways. 1. Saint John the Baptist Epic. Saint John the Baptist reminds fellow bearded men that it is always wise
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