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Sometimes, people only think of Catholics as those who fast and abstain from certain food. But in reality Catholics love food! For every feast day there is a special food or feast prepared. Italians cook a Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve, there are zeppoli on the feast of Saint Joseph, and don’t […]
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J.R.R. Tolkien was a genius Catholic writer who gave us such enduring and magnificent literary creations as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Maybe you’re familiar with Tolkien’s life and want to go even deeper into his stories. Perhaps you only have a working knowledge of him and his works and want to learn more.
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As we embark on travels and fun in the sun, let’s remember to ask our friends the saints for their intercession for our various activities. We have a saint for everything! Here are fifteen saints to get to know in the summer: The (future) patron saint of surfing Servant of God Guido Schaffer grew
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Do you sometimes find it hard to try to be holy outside of Mass or other Catholic events and gatherings? Do you think that holiness is only for the super saintly and not for you? Mother Angelica has you covered! Here are some fantastic tips from her writings, collected into the book Mother Angelica’s Guide to
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Nuns having fun! These religious sisters really knock it out of the park as far as bringing Christ’s light and joy to people through Twitter, either by making hilarious jokes or reminding us of the beauty of faith. You need to be following these women! 1. Sister Margaret Michael Sister Margaret Michael is the
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Zac Mabry is probably not a name that you’re familiar with, but you might just remember his face. When he was 4 years old, he starred in the 1994 movie The Little Rascals as the youngest of the group, Porky. With his pal Buckwheat, Zac delivered the sing-song line that’s still stuck in my head
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Following Jesus can simultaneously feel extremely simple and extremely difficult. How do we pray? Who is He? How do we get to know Him? How do we keep following Him throughout life? These questions aren’t always so easy to answer. In her new book Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure with Jesus, Katie Prejean McGrady lays out some effective
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My Catholic Kids creates wonderful prayer cards, magnets, and stickers of the saints so that the littlest among the faithful can learn about our friends in heaven and grow deeper in the Faith. The saints are drawn in a simplistic but beautiful and child-like manner, making the images accessible to little ones and their stories
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As a Catholic military wife, life and faith can sometimes seem overwhelming or unachievable when another entity dictates most of your life. It’s also hard to have a spouse who must serve two masters– God and country. It’s hard to be the foundation behind that, coordinating life and faith and service in the face of
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Wikipedia was launched in 2001 and a month after it was established, the entry on Jesus Christ was created. Since its founding, the site has become a wealth of knowledge with over 300,000 active users. Across all languages, Wikipedia generates approximately 18 billion page views per month. It has become the first stop most people
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Naming a baby (or choosing a Confirmation name!) can be a tough, daunting task – especially for Catholics! There are all different kinds of naming styles and so many considerations, such as family traditions or names, if you want to directly or indirectly honor someone, popularity, and a host of others. But what if you
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In the world of Catholic names, John, Paul, James, Mary, Katherine, and Elizabeth barely scratch the surface. Read more: 14 Awesome and Downright Hilarious Saint Names for Your Next Kid Here are some of the most outlandish names of saints that we could find! 1. Saint Frumentius Frumentius was sent to Ethiopia by St. Athanasius.
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Sometimes passing the Faith on to the youngest disciples can seem a daunting task. Where to start? How can you make Catholicism, the sacraments, and the saints accessible without watering them down? How to keep them engaged? This new activity book from Sophia Institute Press can help. Filled with pages to color, word searches, and
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During the Congressional hearing on Facebook’s data use on Wednesday, Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers asked Facebook Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg why Facebook rejected an ad for the Franciscan University of Steubenville (FUS) Masters of Theology program. The ad, featuring the San Damiano cross, was cited for being “shocking, sensational, and excessively violent”. It was
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What should enter your mind as you pass through the Church door? What symbolism is in the Sign of the Cross other than the Trinity? How should you listen to the readings during Mass? If you’ve ever wondered about these things or if your interest is now piqued, then pick up a copy of A Devotional
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Former Saved by the Bell star and host of Extra Mario Lopez renewed his baptismal promises recently in the Jordan River where Jesus was baptized by Saint John the Baptist. Lopez was flanked by two Catholic priests who asked him: “Do you believe in Jesus Christ? Do you believe that He is the Son of God? Do
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Does your twitter feed need some laughter and holiness? These nine priests have you covered. Check out their hilarious (and holy!) accounts here: 1. Father Harrison Ayre A priest for the Diocese of Victoria, Canada, Father Harrison’s likes include theology, his parishioners, hockey (he is Canadian!), and vicious take downs of those who put down
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The one thing on earth that doesn’t discriminate is death. But many people just leave it at that. The Catholic faith teaches that there are other things that take place after we die. These things make up the Four Last Things: Death, Judgment, Heaven, and Hell. Read more: Don’t Wait For The End Times, Prepare NOW
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There are so many facets to the Passion of Jesus Christ. Starting in the Garden of Gethsemane and ending on the Cross (and the after effects of everything!), it can sometimes be hard to understand the historical context or full meaning of Jesus’ passion. Father Ralph Gorman, C.P., in his book The Last Hours of Jesus:
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Chances are either you or someone you know has been affected by pornography. Chances are even greater still that even if you have never struggled or have never known someone who has struggled with pornography, you suffer from the far-reaching effects it has on culture. Both men and women suffer from addictions to pornography and
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