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When Jesus speaks to the crowds in the Gospels, He often utilizes parables as a teaching tool. These short stories often involve plants. This liturgical cycle, mustard seeds, weeds, and sowing seeds make frequent appearances. I never thought the plant analogies in the Gospels were that powerful until I started growing and taking care of […]
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So, you’ve asked St. Anne and/or St. Raphael Archangel for help finding your future spouse but you still haven’t figured out how to talk to that someone who’ve had your eye on. We get it! It’s a tough dating world, especially for us Catholics, but fear not! Here are 20 Catholic pick-up lines to help
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On July 2, 2018 the Diocese of Rome formally opened the cause for sainthood for Chiara Corbella Petrillo, a young mother who, after being diagnosed with cancer while pregnant, refused treatments that would endanger the life of her baby. She waited until the baby was born to undergo treatment. By the time the baby, named
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Inspired by Pope Benedict XVI’s, Year of Faith, Fr. Wojciech Giertych, O.P. set out to write a book to the faithful about faith and how to grow that faith into a deep love and fire for God, aptly named, The Spark of Faith: Understanding the Power of Reaching out to God. Originally written in Polish,
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If you’re wondering who Pope Paul VI is, and why the 50th’s anniversary of his encyclical getting so much press, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. FORMED.org has lined up for the 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae. If you’re not subscribed for formed, that’s okay, we’ve still got you covered with the products here. Humanae Vitae
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Happy 50th Anniversary of Humanae Vitae!!! To mark this historic day, Dr. Thomas Hilgers, of the Pope Paul VI Institute in Omaha NE, sat down for a twenty minute interview with Spirit Catholic Radio. “I was in medical school when it came out. . . . It met with an instantaneous dissent. And this dissent
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NFLplayers are starting to report to their respective training camps, and the 2018 football season is almost upon us. This means many of us will be looking for that epic team name that will surely be the one factor that will ensure a championship for our team. Below are the best suggestions for anyone looking
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All from The Coming Home Network International, these are excellent for insight. I personally hunt for these on the site to better understand how atheists think and how to talk about the faith with them. Enjoy! Devin Rose (probably the best storyteller ever) Fr. John Bartunek (Former atheist to Catholic priest) John
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Those who argue that the Catholic Church is anti-woman clearly don’t know how much the Church honors and upholds women who are models of what it is to be a faithful child of God. From our Blessed Mother to female Doctors of the Church, there are no shortages of examples of why the argument is
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There’s got to be a significant reason that Jacob had twelve sons, not thirteen. . . right? For some reason, we have ten commandments, not eight. As Catholics, we celebrate seven sacraments, not five. Is there a connection between our Catholic faith today and the numbers found in Scripture? If you’ve ever stopped to ponder
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The FIFA World Cup tournament is over and countries with deep Catholic roots fought for the title of world champions. France’s ties to Catholicism are well known and its many saints who have inspired countless Catholics around the world (e.g. St. Therese of Lisieux) as well known, too. However, few know that Croatia has an
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Father Francesco from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal recently moved to London for his first assignment as a priest. But before he headed off to England, his brothers gave him a proper goodbye. The Franciscan brothers have a tradition they have when saying goodbye to friends by honoring them. Four of the Franciscan brothers
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Catholics have a word for everything (right?), even for the little items around the church and the ones you’ve seen at Mass. Strengthen your Catholic vernacular by adding these five terms to your vocabulary. Sacrarium You have probably only seen this one if you’ve stepped foot into the sacristy. There’s a sink that has
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Many Christians don’t know that there is a spiritual war raging in this world – especially in today’s culture. In his new book, The Art of Spiritual Warfare, theologian Father Venatius Oforka explains our role in the spiritual battle for our souls. In order to win such a sophisticated, spiritual war, we have to arm ourselves
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For many people, summertime means trips to amusement and theme parks. There’s a lot of camaraderie that’s possible while waiting in lines with strangers or being packed like sardines on the parade routes. So, how can you spread the message of Jesus while being surrounded by strangers in a place full of fun and whimsy?
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No matter who we are or what we encounter in this lifetime, we will encounter pain and suffering. But that doesn’t mean that we have terrible lives or lives devoid of meaning; it simply means that we are fallen humans with the opportunity to take part in Christ’s Passion. There is grace is suffering. Though
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As Christians, we’re all called to live a life of holiness. While it can be a welcome invitation to love friends, neighbors, and our community, family can be a whole different story. In fact, it’s often hardest to love those closest to us. If you struggle to live out the universal call to holiness at
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A while ago, a boss blindsided a friend of mine. I know the boss, and while he has a talent in his field and is adept at abstract thinking, his personality is somewhat dour. My friend is non-confrontational and gentle — maybe too much so. Thus, the makings of a bombshell. My friend’s boss told
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By the early 2000s, Dr. David Anders shared just one thing in common with his wife – contempt for each other. “My wife and I were held together only by the barest thread of duty to our children and a vow that I regretted with all my heart,” Dr. Anders reflects. It would have been
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Catholics have a huge vocabulary that goes way beyond knowing Latin! Sure, words like “pulpit” and “ambo” are fairly easy. Words like “sacristan” and “thurible” are still intelligible, even if harder. But the great world of Catholic vocabulary goes so far beyond! Here are 12 weird Catholic words and how to pronounce them: 1.
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