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June is the month of the year that the Catholic Church dedicates to a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. But do you know there is a devotion to the Immaculate Heart, too? In fact, popes throughout the history of the Church have consecrated the entire world to Mary’s Immaculate Heart. Read more: 8 Astonishing […]
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Are you a Catholic? You should know your Catholic Faith. Are you not a Catholic, but have an opinion about Catholics? You should know about the Catholic faith, too. But learning about the Catholic Church is harder than it sounds thanks to a slew of anti-Catholic myths floating around. Lies about the Church can be
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I’ve known David L. Gray for a number of years. He recently gave me the opportunity to read a copy of his newest book, The Divine Symphony: An Exordium to the Theology of the Mass. It only takes reading through the first few pages
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If you are anything like me, you are always on the hunt for great marriage building materials. I’m always on the look out for good books to read partly because of my work as a FertilityCare Practitioner. I encourage growth in marriage and having a bookshelf worth of fantastic materials to lend out brings me
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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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“My husband is deploying, do you know of any specific prayers I can say over him?” “How do I trust God with my family’s stability when we move every two years?” “I had a great community at my last military home, but this community is so different and competitive I feel like I’m sufficating.” “I
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Bishop Robert Barron recently gave talk on “Religion and the Opening Up of the Mind” at Google! It’s been a big year for Bishop Barron even in the secular social media world. He received the Youtube silver creator award, and now he’s being invited to talk at Google. Congratulations Bishop, and thank you for the
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Here are our top six TV shows that Catholics would love to watch! 1. The Parish Office Anyone who has ever worked at a Catholic parish will tell you that you meet quite the cast of characters, and the staff at St. Margaret’s is no exception. From the goofy pastor to the super serious
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There is a plethora of good Catholic websites and resources available through digital means. If you need a prayer request, you can send one through Twitter or any Facebook group you’re a part of. When you need to access prayers, you can either search online for the specific prayer you’re looking for or you can
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Father Stephen Gadberry is a Catholic priest, parish administrator, physical trainer, and an aspiring ninja warrior. Born and raised in Arkansas, Father Gadberry is one of five children. His Catholic faith has always played a key role in his life, helping him through the loss of his father and older sister to a car accident
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We’re not far away from the beloved (or maybe dreaded) summer vacation. It’s hot outside and kids are home from school (or on a homeschooling break). Everyone is looking to make plans to fill June, July, and August with activities, vacations, events, and fun. Let’s be honest, there is a reason the whole back half
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In sacred art, nothing is more difficult to depict than the Trinity. The Father is unseen, the Holy Spirit is more than a dove, and Jesus is more than a man. Throughout time, artists have given their best efforts to allegorically depicting the Trinity in order to reveal some truth of its nature and the
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The word that comes to mind when I walk through my home is ‘bibliophile’. Bookshelves line the basement, you’ll find stacks of books in the guest bedroom, and the dining room and master bedroom have stacks of their own. A few books rest on the arms of chairs and couches in the front room. Piles
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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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We all know some holy people. Maybe it’s your parish priest, a local community of religious sisters, or the reverent couple you see at daily Mass. But for some reason, we think their holiness could never be achieved for ourselves. Sometimes we can’t imagine how we could bring holiness into both our work and home
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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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Brian Holdsworth recently teamed up with uCatholic and put out a great video that explains one of the reasons many of our kids leave the Church as they grow into adulthood. Read more: Youth Ministries Aren’t Working – Here’s What You Can Do About It Even better, Brian gives us logical ways to trust our kids
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Oh, novenas. Catholics know them. We (sometimes) love them. We can also fail at keeping up with them. Once we get used to them, we can get addicted to praying them. Prayed over 9 consecutive days, novenas (from the Latin word “novem” meaning “nine”) are usually done for big intentions weighing heavily on a person’s
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We all know that monks and nuns are famous for brewing some of the finest beer and working wineries. But did you know that now your coffee (or tea) addiction can benefit the church as well? If your morning is in need of some caffeine and Catholicism, you need to
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In a new publication, EWTN Publishing brings together eight of Mother Angelica’s miniature books into one hardbound edition. This collection is titled Guide to Practical Holiness. This book contains Mother Angelica’s thoughts on how we are called to be holy. Throughout the book, Mother Angelica’s writing encourages us to live holy lives in this secular world. Each
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