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‘Tis the season, my friends. If you live anywhere besides Arizona, the air is crisp and the leaves are changing. Maybe, like me, you’ve had your fair share of pumpkin chai to celebrate. And maybe, unlike me, you’ve never thought about whether or not Fall is Catholic. The Fall, originally, was not a good time
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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
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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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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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Most of us know the common facts about Pope Benedict. He’s German, he was a pope, he resigned, he died. In between all that, he even wrote some encyclicals and made quite a few papal visits. (Nothing like St. John Paul II, but still!) In honor of what would be Pope Benedict XVI’s 97th birthday,
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The saints always show up when we ask for help. Lent is a time for growth, but in it doesn’t come for free. Lenten growth also comes with personal struggle, and for that struggle we need encouragement. Let the voices of the saints help us! Enjoy these pithy and memorable quotes from God’s servants. “Nothing
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Kids, teens, and parents are raving about this podcast.
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The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God, rounds out the Christmas octave, and typically is a holy day of obligation. While it falls on a Monday this time around (January 1, 2024) and the Mass requirement is dispensed, here are six facts about why today is still a solemnity worth commemorating. 1. Shared Feasts This
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One of the most beautiful churches in all the world. Do you want to go?
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This story is one to remember!
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She’s known for stalking those she wants to befriend. Maybe we should listen to her.
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Super-rare type of indulgence you can gain right now!
Celebrate St. Thomas Aquinas & Gain a Plenary Indulgence Read More »
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You can have Catholic pride in June!
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We’ve all been there. Better to laugh than to get grouchy!
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“Son, nothing in this world now affords me delight. I do not know what there is now left for me to do or why I am still here.” — St. Monica
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There’s a lot of life advice he has to share. Here’s some practical advise to begin applying today!
8 Pieces of Life Advice from St. Ignatius of Loyola Read More »
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You know the name, and perhaps the Order he founded, but do you know the heroic life this saint lived?
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These saints are in the month of June for a reason!
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“Joseph, by the work of your hands
and the sweat of your brow,
you supported Jesus and Mary . . .”
11 Quick Facts about St. Joseph the Worker—Plus a Prayer! Read More »
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Have you tried this Ignatian prayer?
Praying with Art of The Annunciation (an Ignatian Prayer Exercise) Read More »
