Your Kids Will Love These Epiphany Readalouds
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Here are the books we keep out year round for our family but make sure we read around Epiphany.
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Need a Good Read During COVID? Try the Writings of St. John Henry Newman
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He encourages us to remember that among all the fears and difficulties we are surrounded by on the choppy seas of life, Jesus is there.
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8 Pieces of Life Advice from St. Ignatius of Loyola
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There’s a lot of life advice he has to share. Here’s some practical advise to begin applying today!
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Should COVID-19 Delay Your Wedding?
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Valid question. Good analysis.
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5 Amazing Facts About St. Frances of Rome That You Need to Know
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Most overlook this saint in the middle of Lent, but she’s one of the most relatable saints to know.
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Humility Every Catholic Must Know This Lent
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Learn the most this Lent from these saints.
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Fr. Martin Tweeted What?….Again?
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The “Twitterverse” can be a cantankerous place. Amidst the opportunities for evangelization, dialogue, and networking there are also plenty of instances of confusion, scandal, and sometimes even apparent heresy. No one knows this better, perhaps, than Fr. James Martin, S.J. Jesuit priest, author, consultant to the Vatican Dicastery for Communication, editor of America Magazine, and
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Notre Dame Cathedral Nearly Destroyed
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PARIS, FRANCE – A fire broke out this evening (Paris time), Monday, April 15, 2019, engulfing possibly one of the most famous cathedrals, Notre Dame. Thankfully the church had closed to the public prior to the fire for the preparation for evening mass, so there are currently no fatalities or injuries reported. The spire and
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Got Decisions? Here Are the Answers
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From the time we wake in the morning and decide to actually get out of bed until we finally decide to go back to bed at the end of the day, we are constantly making decisions. Some of these are easy decisions. On the other hand, some of our decisions are life changing. Should you
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The Catholic Card Game, Review
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I backed The Catholic Card Game on Kickstarter, so I was recently rewarded for my efforts with a delivery of the game and the expansion pack. For those who are unaware, The Catholic Card Game is a Catholic version of the wildly popular but highly inappropriate “Cards Against Humanity” game. The creator of the game
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These 4 Catholic Charities Made the Top 100 Largest in the U.S.
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With the holidays coming soon, odds are you’re already starting to receive physical letters and emails, asking for donations from a variety of different organizations and religious orders. It’s no wonder that many people check Forbes list of the top 100 largest U.S. charities to make sure they’re donating to a legitimate organization. With the
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Get Inspired by These 4 Underrated Saintly Fathers
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The Catholic Church contains some of the best examples of fatherhood. Saint Joseph, Saint Joachim, and Saint Louis Martin are among some of the most well-known. However, did you know there are other saintly men from whom one can also draw inspiration from? Get ready to meet four great, holy men who were not only
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The Heavenly Bathrooms of the Vatican are Stunning
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The internet has provided mankind with unparalleled access to a vast amount of information at his fingertips. One of the highlights of the internet is that it provides all the information that you need regarding places of relief when nature calls in or surrounding the Vatican. See where the bones of St. Peter lie, leap into
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24 Big League (and Lesser Known) Quotes from the Saints
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There are some quotes from the saints that just roll off our tongues like well-worn proverbs, like, “I am not afraid, I was born to do this!” (St. Joan of Arc) or “Pray, hope, and don’t worry.” (St. Pio of Pietrelcina). But the saints said many things that are less well-known but deserve to be!
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10 Bible Passages Every Catholic Should Know to Promote Chastity and Reconciliation
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Here are ten scriptural passages, from the New Testament in particular, that every Catholic should know in order to stand up for the faith in these challenging times. Please note that these are subsequent to Christ’s own teachings on the commitment required for the good of marriage and chastity, as recounted in Matthew 19:1-12 and reflected in
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Why I’m Thankful to Be Catholic
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today is about giving thanks for the great gifts that God has graced us with (even those family members we might not necessarily like. Ha!) Seriously though, the act of getting together with loved ones under the same roof to give thanks truly transcends all divisions and barriers. We share a common meal
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The First Week of Advent in GIFs.
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1. You walk into Church and see the Advent wreath. + 2. And then you face palm when the altar server lights the wrong candle. 3. When the first notes of ‘Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel’ hit your ears. 4. And the priest wears purple for the first time since Lent. 5.
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2 books guaranteed to make Mass better for your toddler: My Little Catechism and A Missal for Toddlers
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What is more important than introducing children to our God, faith and Church? Nothing! It can be a daunting task even for the best teachers, so when I find amazing tools which make my kids eyes sparkle as they make connection, I HAVE to SHARE! My Little Catechism and A Missal for Toddlers
The Supernatural Story of Padre Pio and His Guardian Angel
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St. Pio of Pietrelcina, affectionately known as Padre Pio, had a very special relationship with his guardian angel throughout his life and is said to have seen him. We pray our guardian angels “ever this day be at our side to light, to guard, to rule, and guide.” Padre Pio absolutely had this prayer at
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How to Keep Your Witness When You’re Not a Morning Person
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There are wish lists, Christmas lists, grocery lists, and then there is the I Need This list. This I Need This list is devoted to those of us who struggle in the mornings. Because it’s harder to grump at the world when you are surrounded by inspiration to live your God-given vocation, even in the morning. Here’s
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