Why the Immaculate Conception is an Epic Feast to Celebrate
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May we continue to grow closer to God and learn from the humble example of Mary to obey God in all things!
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Holy Thursday: Celebrating the Source and Summit of the Christian Life
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Holy Thursday is a celebration of The Last Supper Jesus had with his Apostles before his death on the Cross. Matthew, Mark, and Luke contain narratives of this event in their Gospels. The Gospel of John gives a different account, wherein Jesus washes the feet of his Apostles. During the Mass on Holy Thursday the
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Reflections on St. John Henry Newman’s Lenten Sermon
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According to the English Catholic priest-cardinal John Henry Newman, “Growth is the only evidence of life.” Life is then most apparent in the springtime with the bursting and budding of flowers, trees, and whistling of birds. Winter precedes this era of new life. Is it not interesting that within nature newness of life springs forth
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“Join Together”—the Message of Jolly Pope John XXIII
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Two words summarize this awesome pope: unity and jolliness.
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How Saint Ambrose’s Sweet Life Combats the Saltiness of the World
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Ambrose led a massive shift in Catholic apologetics, theology, and the political world at large in his time. His feast day deserves our attention.
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How an Elementary Student Taught Me Theology than My Master’s Program
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Funny how the smartest things come from our youth.
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How the Sweetness of Our Lady of Mount Caramel Increases Your Spiritual Life
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We will battle sin all your life, but devotion to Our Lady of Mount Carmel protects us and leads us to victory.
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How Saint Rita of Cascia’s Story is Impossibly Beautiful
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Amid life’s chaos, St. Rita offers hope and intercession!
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Laugh Your Way to Holiness with Catholic Card Game
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G.K. Chesterton wrote, “It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.” The Catholic Church has survived for 2,000 years because of the guidance of the Holy Spirit and the ability to not be too severe and rigid. It has opportunities for joy and laughter. Catholic Card Game is a fruit
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Windex, Storage Containers, and Teresa of Avila
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Reflecting on the Interior Castle renders both practical and spiritual insights.
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Pope Saint Pius X: Eclypser of Errors
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The more I read and learned about the sainted bishop of Rome the more I gained an appreciation for what he offered the Church.
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How the Sweetness of Our Lady of Mount Caramel Increases Your Spiritual Life
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Mary has over 2,000 titles! Her title Our Lady of Mount Carmel reminds us that closeness to Mary is closeness to Jesus.
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How the Letter of James Will Help You Succeed in Life
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Let the letter of James guide to with a challenging standard for spiritual perfection.
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Why Saint Joseph is the Best Role Model for Men
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May all men reflect upon the silent, humble, and diligent example of St. Joseph the Worker!
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How to Navigate through Spiritual Deserts You are Guaranteed to Encounter
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Fighting spiritual dryness is challenging, but not hopeless.
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6 Things I Learned About the Holy Trinity from Elementary Students
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Only by inviting us into the life of God will be able to know God.
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Preparation (for the King) is King this Advent
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Blustery winds, icy streets, and bustle of the holiday happenings form the recipe for the perfect storm. The best way to combat the stress I discovered is through preparation for the storm. Recently my family’s home-life has been strained: my wife’s workload keeps getting increased, my overnight work schedule, stomach flu, and the fact our
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Blessed Quotes from Soon-To-Be Blessed Fulton Sheen
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Soon-to-be beatified, Fulton Sheen once said, “God does not love us because we are valuable. We are valuable because God loves us.” His wit and wisdom always brings me comfort and keeps my intellect sharp as well. I believe that Sheen’s close relationship with God is a major factor in allowing him to write about
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5 Things that Make John Paul the II, Well—Great!
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Here are five main things that make the great Polish pope so great.
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How the Greatness of John the Baptist Guides Us to the Greatest One
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Catholics around the world celebrate the martyrdom of St. John the Baptist. Few saints played a greater role in salvation history. Known as the greatest prophet, he prepared the way for Jesus Christ. Normally, I tend to remember the ending before the beginning of a story. The author Henry Wadsworth Longfellow described it best, “Great
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