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We recently discovered that epicPew is one post away from 1,000 posts! So, before we continue sharing the amazing content we normally post. I was assigned by epicPew founder and editor Shaun McAfee to compile our top twenty posts (based on most views). 20. These +100 Catholic Pilgrimage Sites in the U.S. are Completely Out […]
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In 1917, Our Lady appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima. She told them about the rosary, Christ’s love for them, and the Immaculate Heart. The children said Mary appeared to them six times between May and October of 1917. Father Thomas McGlynn, a Dominican priest and sculpture, published a book about his knowledge of Fatima
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You’d be hard-pressed to find Catholics who haven’t heard of St. Therese of Lisieux or St. Catherine of Siena or St. Francis of Assisi or some of the other ever-popular saints. But sometimes it’s good to befriend lesser-known saints- they can become special friends and intercessors for us, leading us closer to God with an
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You know the Marian apparitions of Guadalupe and Lourdes, Fatima and the Miraculous Medal, but the Blessed Virgin Mary has appeared many other times and in many other places. Here are some approved apparitions you may not have heard of. Our Lady of Laus In May 1664, seventeen year old Benoite Rencurel saw a
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Dont even ask why, but I was wondering if the depths of the internet had anything about using super soakers in church, like… for baptisms, or holy water, or anything. I was not disappointed. Here’s what I found: the bad boy History less, this is the one that got us all started. Way back
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On April 29, the Church celebrates the Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena (March 25, 1347 – April 29, 1380). Saint Catherine of Siena is a saint whom all Catholics should know well and acquire a deep devotion to, especially in these challenging times in society. Here are ten things you perhaps did not know about
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“I want to be happy” is a common dictum in modern times. If we want to be happy– truly joyful, then we must be holy, and this effusive rejoicing comes about as a result. During his Angelus for November 30, 1986, Saint Pope John Paul II famously declared: “We are an Easter people, and Alleluia is
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Let’s be honest. There are some great and not so great shows on television. Sometimes what makes a show great are the characters or the writing or even the scenery or location. Let’s be more honest (honest-er!). There needs to be more great quality Catholic programming on the airwaves (or through the cable-jack). I have a
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If you attend mass regularly (and hopefully you already do, at least every Sunday and on holy days of obligation), chances are you know exactly who each of these people are. In fact, you (and I) are easily one of them. But remember – we are laughing with each other here. After all, the most important
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Writing for EpicPew has given me some amazing opportunities. One of the most recent opportunities I have been given was the chance to read Father Gabriele Amorth’s book An Exorcist Explains the Demonic: The Antics of Satan and His Army of Fallen Angels. I have written several posts on EpicPew about angels because angelology is a
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Holy Thursday is the first day of the Triduum, which will end with the celebration of Easter. The day calls to mind the Last Supper and the beginning of Christ’s passion. But do you know these less-common facts about the day? 1. It’s not just called ‘Holy Thursday’ – there are different names for
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Lent may be almost over, but if you haven’t found a sacrifice to make yet or dropped the ball on yours, here are 5 sacrifices you still have time to do for Lent. Read a Book on the Passion A good one is The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ which are the visions
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We’ve all been called to different vocations, but we are all called to holiness. To illustrate that, I asked a couple of people how they prepared and carried out their Lenten practices. I asked a few questions and my friends gave me their answers below. Take from it what you will and realize that we
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This week we marked the 12th Anniversary of the passing of Pope St. John Paul II. This beloved Pope traveled the world several times over and was seen by more people than anyone in history. In his honor we thought it would be fun to remember some of the moments when he totally did the
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The Real Purpose of Temptation (and it’s not for sinning) People often mistake temptation for sin. What temptation is, “a thought, a feeling, an inclination, or a tendency that solicits us to violate the law of God for our own satisfaction.” There are many fallacies when it comes to temptation, who it comes from and
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“Call Me Ugly, and I Will Excommunicate You.” Pope Dog, the Cool Cat Apparently, We Need to Re-Evangelize Dogs…..? This Little Guy Always Prays Before Enjoying a Tasty Treat “But Saint Roch, If You Don’t Tell Me I’m a Good Boy, How Will I Know I Am One?” Can’t even
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Choosing the right salutation can be a chore. How do you end a letter properly and with the right effect? I would like to suggest the following salutations as sign-offs that not only will convey your meaning, but also show your faith in a fun and unassuming way. Whatever form of communication you choose, be
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What are relics? Relics are any body part (sometimes the entire body), blood, possession, piece of clothing, or pieces of cloth touched to the remains of a saint and popes are those cool dudes who take their role as servant of the whole Church from St. Peter and Christ’s edict to him. There’s two “classes” of
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There are not over a hundred people in the United States who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions, however, who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church – which is, of course, quite a different thing. — Fulton Sheen, Radio Replies While some Catholics may know where the Catholic Church stands
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The late Father Gabriele Amorth’s book An Exorcist Explains the Demonic: The Antics of Satan and His Army of Fallen Angels is filled with information. While reading it, I found myself highlighting a bunch of passages. There were some pages where I highlighted almost every word. After reading it, I feel inspired to tell people about things I
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