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On January 13, 1915, a series of four terrible earthquakes struck central Italy. In seconds, the quakes leveled the city of Avezzano and fifteen other neighboring villages, killing more than 30,000 people. But in the midst of tragedy, the quake also brought forth from the local church’s rubble one of Christendom’s long-lost and precious relics. […]
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No matter where you attend daily Mass, there are some stereotypical characters you see. These are those people.
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Here are examples of how Disney villains have embodied the 7 deadly sins.
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I’ve long held to the belief that nuns know how to throw a good party. These rocking sisters prove it! Don’t miss the air guitar at the end. Freddy would be proud. For what it’s worth, I think they’re Pauline Sisters of the Daughters of St. Paul.
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What would happen if the most well-known Bible characters had smartphones and social media? This witty banter between John Crist and Trey Kennedy will make you laugh laugh and maybe give another perspective on how to look at these often taken for granted familiar stories. Check out tour dates here for a chance to see
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Many of us say that we struggle to go to confession, but the reason why we struggle reveals a lot about our personality, spirituality, and temperament. Confession is the sacrament where the four temperaments manifest themselves the most. After all, each of the four temperament types struggles to get to the confessional for different reasons.
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Think you know the gifts of the Holy Spirit?
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The summary of twenty-five days worth of sessions in Rome last October, it covers a variety of topics focused on the three main subjects of the Synod.
Key Quotes from the Final Document of the Synod on Young People Read More »
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Good writing is hard to come by, especially in the saint section of Catholic book stores, so let me get straight to the point: go buy Benedict XVI: His Life and Thought immediately. This book is incredible.
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Every Catholic has been there at one time or another, now is the time to laugh about it. 1. Obsessively picking out the *perfect* novena for your intention 2. You start out strong, with the fervor of all the saints in heaven. 3. You mention to everyone you pass that you’re in the middle of
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You probably know a lot of the common saints, but there are dozens upon dozens of other saints and they’re pretty rad!
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The Church celebrates the feast days of many well-known saints in the month of January. Saint Basil, Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Saint John Neumann, Saint Brigid, and Saint Agnes are just a few of the house-hold saint names that appear on the liturgical calendar. But what about the unknown saints, those who slip by unnoticed?
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Father Gabriele Amorth has lived a fascinating life. He died in 2016, but is known as world’s the most famous exorcist. He didn’t set out to be a demon slayer, but fought in WWII and went to law school before going into the seminary. As in all things, God had greater plans and a firm
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Arguably, no other writer from the 20th century provided as much salience and portentous guidance on the meaning of life as G.K. Chesterton. Although not an academic in the same vein as C.S. Lewis or J.R.R. Tolkien, the English journalist, novelist, and essayist became famous for his ability to write voluminously while maintaining wit throughout
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Following in his footsteps is closer than you think.
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The Vatican recently published the English translation of the final document of the Synod of Bishops on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment. The Synod ended in Rome on October 28, 2018, after a month of discussions, debates, writing, and voting. Throughout the Synod, bishops, auditors, and observers commented on the discussion. “We worked
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“Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.” — St. John Bosco St. John Bosco is known, in part, for his education of the young. So, if he couldn’t measure the worth and impact of a good Catholic book, then I will put as many good catholic books
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Thanks to Fr. Schrenk, we have a definitive list of the must-see churches of the ‘Burgh and not-to-miss eateries nearby.
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Right before we took down our Christmas decorations, my daughter said, “Mom! Let’s be the first family to celebrate Christmas all year long!” I jokingly said, “Yes, that’s a great idea!” and then she started going on about all the gifts she still wanted — totally missing the point of celebrating Christmas. Oops. So that
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The beginning of a new year is a great time to commit to new habits and make changes that we believe will make us better versions of ourselves. These “new year resolutions” often take the form of decisions to exercise more, eat healthy, or cut down on excess in our lives, but what if we
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