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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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By the early 2000s, Dr. David Anders shared just one thing in common with his wife – contempt for each other. “My wife and I were held together only by the barest thread of duty to our children and a vow that I regretted with all my heart,” Dr. Anders reflects. It would have been
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As a Catholic father of four young children it is my biggest hope that the Catholic Faith will be kindled in the hearts and minds of my children. They mean everything to me, and so does my faith. Naturally, the two intersect, so I’m always keeping my eyes open for the best books and materials
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The house of the Holy Family is where Jesus, Mary, and Saint Joseph lived for a time in Galilee. It’s also believed to be the place where the Incarnation took place! The house was miraculously moved or “translated” from Galilee to Loreto, Italy where it is today. Many Pontiffs, Doctors of the Church, and saints
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It’s an age-old question: why does God seem to hide from those that love Him? Why does He choose to speak in a still, small whisper instead of an audible voice from the clouds? When we do good things here in this life on earth, we don’t get a “job well done” from the Lord.
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Most American parishes try to have some sort of outreach to their youths. Parishes are involved with LifeTeen, EDGE, or at least a sacramental preparation program. Almost all dioceses in America also try to offer youth rallies or events geared towards their youth. Every diocese has at least one Catholic school. We know that youth
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Ignatius Press, the leader in quality Catholic publications has three excellent new resources for your devotions (and scholarship) to Mary. It took a month for me to get through all three of them, and I consider them a set, though you can buy them separately. In any case, if you’re serious about Mary, the Immaculate
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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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