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Catholics are hurting. Feelings of anger, sadness, and helplessness surround us in the wake of the McCarrick abuse scandal and the release of the report from the Pennsylvania Grand Jury. While some of us have yet to read the actual document for ourselves, there’s no hiding that what is contained in it is both disheartening […]
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I know a thing or two about loud kids—I have three of them! My toddlers don’t sit still, aren’t quiet, and sometimes force me to bite my tongue. If you see a young family at mass— if they have loud kids—here are some things you can say to encourage them and be a positive voice in
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Have you ever wanted to have important Catholic dates listed in the calendar app on your phone? This was something I really wanted after discovering holidays like Holi, Ashura, and Eid al-Adha in my calendar. While searching for a way to delete them, I stumbled upon a way to put the Roman Calendar on my
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Your college roommate is unpacking his bags from a retreat at the seminary. Or maybe your friend can’t stop talking about how great of a time she had at a come-and-see visit to a local convent. The signs are all pointing to them packing their bags and discerning themselves a religious vocation. Read more: The 5
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St. Pius X was a game changer for a church and for the papacy. Though he lived a while ago, he promised timeless practices to make us more . . . pious. 1. The name First of all, the name Pius sounds and looks a lot like pious because pius is the Latin word
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I spent a lot of my summer on and off airplanes, which gave me lots of time to read (and watch the various film offerings of American Airlines, but that’s another post for another day). Of the dozen or so books I read since May, three stood out in my mind as “essential reading” for
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Dan Rogers and Life Teen takes us through the streets of Downtown Phoenix to ask the multitudes if they can accurately identify a real quote from Jesus in the Bible. Watch the video to see how you score. Drop a comment below to tell us how you do! Here are some of our favorite moments
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Dr. Carrie Gress searched high and low for a book or resource that made Marian consecration accessible for little kids. “I assumed I would have a lot to choose from, but was astounded to find very little,” she remembers. Finally, exasperated, she turned to a priest to see if he had any book suggestions. “There
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Have you ever heard of the “Tears of St. Lawrence”? Every year, from approximately July 17 through August 24, the Perseid meteor showers shoot through the sky, dazzling spectators in the Northern Hemisphere. During its peak, between 50 and 100 meteors can be seen shooting through the sky per hour. So, who was St. Lawrence
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Saint Dominic was born into a rich, noble Spanish family. But by the time he was 21, he had sold everything he owned so that he could help feed the homeless population of Spain. The founder of the Dominic order was friends with Saint Francis Assisi. He pursued a life of humility, poverty, and obedience.
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From the works of Brad Thor and Vince Flynn to Matthew Betley, military thrillers regularly top the bestseller lists. They’ve been popular since at least the 1950s, but after 9/11, readers have absolutely flocked to them. In light of Pope Francis’s recent change to the Catechism involving the inadmissibility of the death penalty, however, some
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Graceful living is living in the present, where God is: God’s perfect presence. It’s not easy by any measure and can sometimes be difficult as we can become bogged down in the little messes of life. God’s presence is where we find peace, so here are 12 quotes from the saints to inspire graceful living
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Faith is essential to our lives as Catholics. But the topic of faith is also something that can cause confusion. Those misconceptions about what this virtue is is can lead to spiritual stagnation. Father Wojciech Giertych, OP, is the theologian for the Papal Household. Within the pages of his newest book, The Spark of Faith: Understanding
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Too often, non-Catholics believe lies about what Catholics do and believe. For example: that we added books to the Bible! In his book Forty Anti-Catholic Lies: A Myth-Busting Apologist Sets the Record Straight, Gerard Verschuuren refutes popular myths about Catholicism. Here are 7 of the best. 1. Catholics are forbidden to read the Bible The truth
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Drop whatever it is you’re doing and visit a 1500 year old Church, considered to be one of the four most important in Rome—and the world—St. Maria Maggiore (Mary Major). The Vatican website is offering a free virtual tour: music, photos, 360 degree views, and more. CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE TOUR Also,
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You’ve heard of the famous Virgin Mary piece of grilled cheese, right? Did you know that thing sold for over $28,000 on eBay? That’s a ton of cash! Imagine seeing something like this for yourself. Maybe you have. Ever seen a cloud that looked a certain way or a shape in a ceiling tile? Of
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1. When you see the priest grab the aspergillum and you know it’s go time 2. Then you worry for a second that the Holy Water will make your hair all frizzy 3. Then you remember your baptismal promises and you’re all 4. When you see the priest
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This story is inspired by someone I know well, but all character names are fictitious. Peter landed a coveted position as a summer session teacher at a high-end boarding school. Part of his duties involved supervision of extracurricular activities like rock climbing. Peter had a conversation with the extracurricular head coach, Gene, ahead of time.
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One would be hard pressed to be Catholic in America and not be at least slightly aware of the enormous scandal that is being uncovered regarding recently degraded Cardinal Theodore McCarrick. There are as many articles and opinions and letters from Bishops that have made their way to Catholic and secular media
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