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In 1999, Pope John Paul II returned to Poland for his eighth papal visit to his home country. While he was in Poland, he beatified 108 martyrs in Warsaw. Do you know about their incredible stories of sacrifice and bravery? The group of martyrs includes three bishops, fifty-two priests, twenty-six religious brothers, three seminarians, eight […]
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Find the perfect last-minute Father’s Day gift here.
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Pentecost, literally translating to “the fiftieth day” occurs 50 days after Easter (or on the Sunday after the 50th day) and is the celebration of the descent of the Holy Spirit. Jesus foretells of the Holy Spirit’s arrival: “The Advocate, the holy Spirit that the Father will send in my name—he will teach you everything
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POLAND – Father Ireneusz Bakalarczyk is in serious but stable condition after a man stabbed him Monday morning before he celebrated morning Mass. The Polish priest was on his way to celebrate morning Mass in the city of Wrocław. When he reached the front of the church, a man stopped him. He struck up a
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Did you know that the month of June is the traditional month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus? While it’s easier to remember a month like May—the month of Mary and Mother’s Day—sometimes we tend to forget about the other months. The good news that is your friendly neighborhood Epic Pew writer is here to
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You might not guess the significance and infinite uses of holy water.
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Over the course of the past 500 years, St. Joan of Arc has experienced arguably more variance of opinion than any other figure in the Catholic Church. Born in 1412 the French saint grew up during the Hundred Years War—the most turbulent time in the history of England and France. She led a siege on
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JACKSONVILLE, MO – May 24, 2019 Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law which now makes abortions illegal after 8 weeks. If the pregnancy is dated correctly, the fetus will have a detectable heartbeat at about 8 weeks of age. Any doctor found preforming abortions eight weeks or beyond will face five to fifteen
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How to tactfully take down the ever popular “My Body, My Choice” argument.
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Have a good Catholic book to read this summer?
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Summertime, for most of us, means taking a break from our daily routine and having a chance to do something fun that we can’t otherwise do during the rest of the year. Unfortunately, for some people, this is also a time when they allow themselves to slack off a little in the faith department. Want
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Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
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Cooking with the Saints by Alexandra Greeley and Fernando Flores is so much more than just a cookbook.
Like Food? Like the Saints? We have the Perfect Book for You! Read More »
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Let’s answer some basic questions, and get a head start on this form of prayer.
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Remember getting that summer reading list from school when you were a kid? Even if all the books from your summer reading lists sat untouched in your backpack all summer long, it’s time to put the past behind you and start planning your summer reading list this year. Don’t get lazy about your faith this
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The catechism calls the parents the primary teacher of the faith, and this is also reiterated in scripture several times.
A Sacred Duty: 3 Ways We can Catechize Our Children Read More »
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Whether you need a moment of sanity while raising a houseful of crazy kids, want a little extra heavenly help with your marriage, or just plain can’t sleep because of your upcoming final, St. Rita—patron of impossible causes, difficult marriages, and parenthood—is your gal. Throughout her life, St. Rita went through trial after trial, but
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Whether you turn into a beach bum in the warm weather or you’re more of a mountain climber, there are plenty of incredible pilgrimage destinations to visit right here in the United States. Here are eight of our favorites! 1. Ave Maria Grotto in Cullman, Alabama Always wanted to visit the Holy Land but can’t
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Here are eleven saints and blesseds who are also patrons of various mental health issues.
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