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Women sometimes feel like second-class citizens, the “others” living in a man’s world. We may feel neglected, forgotten, and left behind because it is the “man’s job” to provide for the family and go out and work, and a “woman’s work” is at home with the kids. Being a housewife doesn’t pay, and when we […]
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In the centuries since the death of Christ, there have been many misunderstandings, heresies, myths and lies about the Church, Jesus and the sins of men (and women) which have caused divisions among His Church. Let’s investigate some of these dividing issues, and come to a firm resolution about the Church. Jesus Prayed for
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One of the most successful young adult adventure novels of recent times is now a bestselling series. Raymond Arroyo, anchor of EWTN’s The World Over, published Will Wilder: The Lost Staff of Wonders in early March. Like its predecessor, Will Wilder: The Relic of Perilous Falls, the sequel is a bestseller and has been receiving excellent reviews. As some have
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Do you find yourself tempted all the time? How can you be rid of your temptations? How do you know when to fight or when to flee from these thoughts towards sin? Don’t despair or be afraid because you’re experiencing temptation! Instead, tackle temptations. Resisting temptation can strengthen the soul, encourage a greater relationship with God,
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There are memes for everything these days and so I was prompted to search “Be Yourself” to see how this common phrase has been put to images. I thought I’d share these thought-provoking and fun memes in hopes to encourage everyone to just “Be Yourself” and then introduce you to a beautiful journal that explores
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Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, whose baptismal name is Joseph Ratzinger, turned ninety years old on Sunday, April 16, 2017 (Easter Sunday this year)! Pope Emeritus Benedict recently released his much-anticipated last book, Last Testament: In His Own Words, with Peter Seewald . If you are so inclined, you can find my review of the book on Catholic Exchange.
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If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for a concise approach to apologetics and explanations of Church teachings. The volumes of scholarly work available are fantastic, but it’s often labor intensive to dig through it all. The less words and more direct approach, the better—for me. One of those topics that I’m frequently
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If you’ve had questions about the Catholic faith, you’re not alone. Everyone has had moments where they’ve questioned what Catholics are doing and why. And just when you’ve thought you know everything there is to know about Catholicism, a new question springs up begging to be answered. If you have questions about Catholicism, there’s a
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Raising Chaste Catholic Men: Practical Advice, Mom to Mom by popular Catholic blogger, Leila Miller, is a book I recently had the privilege to read. It got my pen moving, kept my eyes open during late night readings and filled my heart and soul with truth and gratitude. I am so grateful Miller took on
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Which one these categories do you think you fit into? Brandon Vogt just made sharing your faith pretty simple, and it starts with ClaritasU. It’s a new community of Catholic learning that will enable you to talk more effectively and confidently about your faith. The key? Brandon says it’s clarity and we have
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How much do you know about the Shroud of Turin? Lent (especially the Triduum) is an especially opportune time for Catholics – and anyone of good will, for that matter – to learn more about this iconic relic. After all, it is perhaps the most famous artifact in the field of forensics, at least with
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In the 1970’s, Mother Angelica wrote series of short books on suffering and spiritual burnout. Ultimately, she suffered many, many years from many ailments, and she showed us an example how to join our suffering to the suffering of Jesus upon the cross. Here are some pearls of wisdom she wrote before her great years
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Many people seem to be very confused on what they think that Catholics believe in, versus what they ACTUALLY believe in. So here is a short list of ideas that people believe that Catholics believe in, and why they are just plain wrong. Archbishop Patrick John Ryan wrote an exquisite book on this subject, so be
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Throughout the liturgical year, not limited to Advent, Christmas, Lent, Triduum, or the pinnacle of Easter, it is worthwhile to reflect deeply on the remarkable implications of the Paschal Mystery. In doing this, Catholics benefit to engage in spiritual reading throughout the liturgical year. “What a wonderful mystery it is to live by the life of
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Maybe you bless yourself with holy water as you walk into Church, or you remember a small container of water that was at your grandma’s house growing up. If you’re a Catholic, chances are that you’ve encountered this blessed water at some point. Father Henry Theiler recently wrote Holy Water and Its Significance for Catholics, on the
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Catechesis for the Whole Family In the midst of various catechetical frameworks and platforms, catechesis is often centered on either solely the child (e.g., CCD) or solely the adult (e.g., RCIA). However, how often is catechesis focused on the WHOLE family? After all, as Pope Saint John Paul II reminded us in his 1981
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We’re all called to holiness and sainthood – but sometimes our lives need a jump start. Maybe you have found yourself in a dry spot spiritually, or maybe you’re looking for some direction in the day-to-day living. You should check out Father Ed Broom’s newest book, From Humdrum to Holy: A Step-by-Step Guide for Living Like
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If you’re a Catholic (or support a Catholic) involved in missions or support missions, you should check out the new Missio app. This awesome app helps to support mission efforts through fundraising, networking, updates, and a lot more. Listen to this awesome promo narrated by Liam Neeson: The networking side is very friendly and
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If you want a review in just a few words, then here it is: drop everything and watch this movie. Ignatius of Loyola is a 2016 biopic, based on St. Ignatius’ autobiography, and directed by Paolo Dy and Cathy Anzana. Starring Andreas Muñoz in the title role of the beloved saint, it is being released by
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When I chose to convert to the Catholic Church in 2012, my very first RCIA class gathered to watch an episode of Catholicism by Father Robert Barron. It was a fabulous night and I was hooked on the content from Word on Fire from then on. I had a chance to watch the new series
