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By the early 2000s, Dr. David Anders shared just one thing in common with his wife – contempt for each other. “My wife and I were held together only by the barest thread of duty to our children and a vow that I regretted with all my heart,” Dr. Anders reflects. It would have been […]
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PANAMA – Pope Francis was one of the first pilgrims to register for World Youth Day 2019. With the help of two young adults, he reserved his spot using a tablet in Saint Peter’s Square. “There,” The pontiff said on the first day of registration. He registered after delivering his weekly Sunday catechesis and praying
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SCOTLAND – Scottish police are investigating an incident that involved the assault of a Catholic priest and his parishioners. Father Tom White was meeting with parishioners after Mass when a large Orange parade passed by the church. The incident occurred in front of Saint Alphonsus parish in the Barras area of the city. According to Crux, the
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ITALY – This week, Pope Francis appointed 14 new cardinals during a ceremony at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The cardinals are from 11 different countries. Italy, Spain, Madagascar, Peru, Portugal, Pakistan, Mexico, Bolivia, Japan, Iraq, and Poland are all homes to the newest cardinals. During a homily, Pope Francis asked the new cardinals to
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It’s an age-old question: why does God seem to hide from those that love Him? Why does He choose to speak in a still, small whisper instead of an audible voice from the clouds? When we do good things here in this life on earth, we don’t get a “job well done” from the Lord.
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ITALY – Pope Francis loves surprises. This weekend, he spent time at a cooperative for the disabled, Durante e Dopo di Noi, Casa OSA. The home is part of a non-profit foundation that has assisted people with disabilities since 1984. Pope Francis shook hands and gave hugs. During his visit, he spent individual time with
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In his weekly video hosted by Ascension Presents, Father Mike Schmitz talks about a trip that his parents took to Oxford. During their time with the Brits, they stopped into a pub called Eagle and Child. They sent a picture of a bar booth to Father Mike Why would Father Mike’s parents spend time in
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Whenever I’m asked if Catholics worship statues, I’m reminded of a story I once heard from a traveling priest at our parish. He mentioned touring the church he was to celebrate mass at the next day and he noticed a group of children praying to the statue of Mary. Upon further inspection, he realized that
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When talking about Catholicism with our Protestant brothers and sisters, they may ask you to prove your point with Scripture. You may be asked the question “Where is that in the Bible?” While few Christians disagree that Baptism and the Eucharist are found in the Bible, some may ask you where you find the rest
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SALINA – Pope Francis announced today that Reverend Monsignor Gerald (“Jerry”) L. Vincke has been appointed as the 12th bishop of the Salina Diocese in Kansas. Currently, Monsignor Vincke serves as a priest for the Diocese of Lansing, Michigan. He is pastor of Holy Family Parish in Grand Blanc, Michigan. Archbishop Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio
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PEORIA – Bishop Daniel Jenky, Bishop of Peoria Illinois and Promoter for the Cause of Canonization for Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen announced today that the New York Supreme Court ruled in favor of Joan Sheen Cunnigham, the Archbishop’s niece. The ruling will allow the physical remains of Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen to be moved from
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June is the month of the year that the Catholic Church dedicates to a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. But do you know there is a devotion to the Immaculate Heart, too? In fact, popes throughout the history of the Church have consecrated the entire world to Mary’s Immaculate Heart. Read more: 8 Astonishing
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Are you a Catholic? You should know your Catholic Faith. Are you not a Catholic, but have an opinion about Catholics? You should know about the Catholic faith, too. But learning about the Catholic Church is harder than it sounds thanks to a slew of anti-Catholic myths floating around. Lies about the Church can be
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Father Stephen Gadberry is a Catholic priest, parish administrator, physical trainer, and an aspiring ninja warrior. Born and raised in Arkansas, Father Gadberry is one of five children. His Catholic faith has always played a key role in his life, helping him through the loss of his father and older sister to a car accident
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VATICAN CITY – Last year, Lamborghini gave an unrepeatable, special edition race car to Pope Francis. The design paid homage to the colors of the Vatican City flag. The car was detailed with Bianco Leda Sportivo leather and Giano wheels. The finishing touch was Pope Francis’ signature on the bonnet of the car. But you wouldn’t
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The word that comes to mind when I walk through my home is ‘bibliophile’. Bookshelves line the basement, you’ll find stacks of books in the guest bedroom, and the dining room and master bedroom have stacks of their own. A few books rest on the arms of chairs and couches in the front room. Piles
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VATICAN CITY – Following three days of an emergency summit meetings at the Vatican every one of Chile’s 34 bishops offered their resignations to Pope Francis. The resignations were accompanied by an apology to the people of Chile for the sex abuse scandal that has impacted the entire country. Pope Francis called the meeting in
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VATICAN CITY – The Vatican recently released “Cor Orans” (“Praying Heart”), a document that addresses Catholic women religious in cloistered communities. The 34 page long document “intends to make clear the provisions of the law, developing and determining the procedures in the execution” of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Constitution on women’s religious orders which was released
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Whether you are a priest or a preschool teacher, whether you clean houses or crime scenes, you can transform your work into a source of strength, holiness and joy (yes, joy!). In the pages of Sanctify Your Life, written by Saint Pope John Paul II’s mentor, Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski, you’ll find out how to transform even
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If you mention that you’re praying a novena, you’ll probably get a mixed bag of reactions from friends and family. Some may say that novenas are incredibly powerful prayers that come with a guaranteed answer to prayer. Others see novenas as an old fashioned way of praying, and are hesitant to pray them, afraid of
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