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For years, we’ve learned the stories of heroes and villains in comic books. Kids and adults alike enjoy stories of justice, sacrifice, and heroics. Read more: Why Batman is Catholic But comic books aren’t just for Superman, Batman, and the Hulk anymore. Now, the saints lives are brought vividly to life with the stories of […]
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“This book is about the ideology of the Sexual Revolution. the havoc it has created in the lives of its victims, and why we have been unable to make the connection between the two up until now.” Thats the opening line to Dr. Jennifer Morse’s new book The Sexual State: How Elite Ideologies are Destroying Lives and
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We try hard. Really hard. Sometimes too hard to be perfect. And when we fail, we become discouraged and fall harder. What is it about sin that makes it so difficult to conquer? Why are we lured into temptation, failing once again? Father Philip Dion wrote A Handbook of Spiritual Perfection to help us along our journey
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The Church’s teachings on life are some of the most misunderstood and some of the most controversial. “No abortion? No right to use one’s body as one wishes!” society screams at us, as the Church staunchly says, “All persons have the right to life.” “No contraception? The lunacy!” culture mocks, as the Church resolutely says,
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After the Protestant Reformation, religious wars exploded across Europe. Struggling to restore a unite of faith and love of the Eucharist and other sacraments, Catholic theologians and clergy turned to artists to help them reaffirm Catholic doctrine and catechize a largely illiterate population. In her latest book, How Catholic Art Saved the Faith: The Triumph of
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Ever wanted to get to know Thomas Aquinas? Maybe you cracked open the massive Summa Theologica and felt you energy dwindling. If you started to read the work of Aquinas, you probably quickly realized that the saint’s writing isn’t exactly beach reading material. So, if you, like many, struggle with the density of Aquinas, how can we
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Have you ever joked about wanting to burn down your house and start over instead of purge and organize? Haley Stewart, from the Carrots for Michaelmas blog and the Fountains of Carrots podcast recently released her new book, The Grace of Enough: Pursuing Less and Living More in a Throwaway Culture. It’s about her family’s journey and what they
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Even when I read Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen’s words in a book, I can hear his big booming voice in my ears. Sharing his wisdom on Jesus, the eclectic way he would emphasis certain key words, entertaining while teaching, allowing some words to hang in the air as we, the audience, ponders what was just
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Saints sometimes feel far off from us. They seem to be those super good and holy people who rarely did anything wrong and were practically super human! After all, how else could they attain spiritual perfection? But did you know that we are all called to be saints? You may think the call to sainthood is
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Mary, our model of prayer, didn’t talk very much in the Gospels. Beside her “fiat” to the Angel Gabriel, the most poignant thing that is said about Mary in the Gospels is that she kept all of these things and pondered themselves in the quiet of her heart. But this Marian vocation of “living as
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When I was in college, I knew I needed to read the Bible more. I often caught myself staring at my Bible wondering just where to start. It wasn’t rare for me to play Bible roulette, opening up to a random page and hoping for inspiration to strike. The Great Adventure It wasn’t until
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Have you ever had an argument with your parents or siblings? How do you know when to correct someone and when to not say anything at all? How do you control your temper? The answer to all of these questions lies in changing how we think about conflict. “Note how each of these questions begin:
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Do you make spiritual resolutions every time New Year’s rolls around, but find yourself forgetting about those same resolutions in a few weeks? Do you renew your those promises to strive for the Lord in a deeper way when Lent starts – but then beat yourself up because you’ve failed just a few days in?
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Graceful living is living in the present, where God is: God’s perfect presence. It’s not easy by any measure and can sometimes be difficult as we can become bogged down in the little messes of life. God’s presence is where we find peace, so here are 12 quotes from the saints to inspire graceful living
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Faith is essential to our lives as Catholics. But the topic of faith is also something that can cause confusion. Those misconceptions about what this virtue is is can lead to spiritual stagnation. Father Wojciech Giertych, OP, is the theologian for the Papal Household. Within the pages of his newest book, The Spark of Faith: Understanding
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Too often, non-Catholics believe lies about what Catholics do and believe. For example: that we added books to the Bible! In his book Forty Anti-Catholic Lies: A Myth-Busting Apologist Sets the Record Straight, Gerard Verschuuren refutes popular myths about Catholicism. Here are 7 of the best. 1. Catholics are forbidden to read the Bible The truth
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You’ve heard of the famous Virgin Mary piece of grilled cheese, right? Did you know that thing sold for over $28,000 on eBay? That’s a ton of cash! Imagine seeing something like this for yourself. Maybe you have. Ever seen a cloud that looked a certain way or a shape in a ceiling tile? Of
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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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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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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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