Spring into Easter With Your Family
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The Resurrection and the seasons of Spring are no coincidence.
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Holy Thursday: Celebrating the Source and Summit of the Christian Life
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Holy Thursday is a celebration of The Last Supper Jesus had with his Apostles before his death on the Cross. Matthew, Mark, and Luke contain narratives of this event in their Gospels. The Gospel of John gives a different account, wherein Jesus washes the feet of his Apostles. During the Mass on Holy Thursday the
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Suffering with Grace: A Reflection on the Stations of the Cross
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In suffering, we have two choices: despair, or grace.
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Loving Jesus more during holy week and beyond
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Holy week is one of the most sacred times of the year. Here are some suggestions for making it meaningful.
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Getting Back to Lenten Basics with Bishop Robert Barron
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Lenten spirit is about returning to the basics, not advanced spiritualism or high and mighty deeds.
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Why Should I Give Alms?
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Fr. Mike shares how happiness is possible in light of love for God.
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25 Totally Doable Sacrifices for Lent
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Here are some very simple, yet profound actions to take this Lent.
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Who is St. Juliana of Nicodemia?
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The church celebrates the feast of one of the great martyrs of the Diocletianic persecution in 303. It was the last massive wave of persecution of Christians under the Roman Empire. This persecution has seen the martyrdom of Saints Barbara and Juliana. Both were executed by beheading, burning, or plunged into a boiling pot. St. Juliana
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Lent as an Opportunity for Deeper Devotion to the Eucharist
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Lent is indeed the right time to begin the journey of loving our Lord in the greatest of ways.
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The Incremental and the Gentle: Two Approaches to Lent
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A different approach to thinking of Lent, even for the well-practiced Catholic.
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7 Reasons Never to Gossip Again
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It’s a sin, and it never helps. Check out the 5th Commandment.
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The Power of Agape Love
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Charity doesn’t have to come from an abundance. Charity comes from the heart.
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Staying Close to the Blessed Mother Throughout the Year
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Staying close to the Mother is a wonderful means of staying close to the Son.
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Things to Do During March for Life Weekend 2023
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For the last five years, I’ve had the opportunity to make a long weekend out of the March for Life in Washington, DC. Yes, it is still happening despite the Dobbs v Jackson decision in June 2022. The event will happen on Friday, January 20th. This will be the first one following last summer’s landmark
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The Surprising Encouragement You Need for New Year’s Resolutions
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Let these inspiration quotes help you this new year!
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Which “O” Antiphon Doesn’t Belong?
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How well do you know the “O” Antiphons?
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Don’t Put Away Christmas Yet!
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Keep the celebration going! Christmas is not over yet!
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The New Christmas Album You Didn’t Know You Needed
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Move over Mariah, there are new “Christmas kings” in town, and yes, they know that Christmas is about the King of kings. The folk rock band, Scythian, has debuted their first-ever Christmas album, titled Christmas Out at Sea, by Scythian and Friends and it is one you will want on your shelves, in your music
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You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets! – 2022
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The tradition continues. Here are this year’s most hilarious—or at least interesting—nativity sets.
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A Virtue Worth Striving For: Affability
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Affability is not a cardinal virtue, but it definitely checks in as a prime virtue of the spiritual life.
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