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About a year ago, a friend went through some complicated medical procedures. They took several months and a fair bit of travel. Ultimately the procedures were frustrating. The doctors finally told him, “We don’t know why it’s happening, and there’s no cure.” “At least it’s not life-threatening,” my friend said with a wry smile. Most […]
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Lent is right around the corner. How are you making this year’s penitential season special? Every year, my family comes up with same boring things to give up for Lent. We classically give up biting nails, fighting with family members, or chewing gum. Some of us even go to the extreme of giving up coffee.
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GLASGOW – Last summer, Bradley Wallace spit on Father Thomas White as the priest spoke to parishioners outside of St. Alphonsus Church after Mass. This week, Wallace was sentenced to ten months in jail for the assault. The twenty-four year old was arrested last year after investigators matched his DNA to the saliva found on
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He is patron to youth, clergy, students, and the Province of Abruzzo, Italy, and his feast day is February 27. Here are some other facts you may not have known about this less-popular saint.
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Jesus didn’t promise that hell would not try to prevail. Only that it would not.
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Oh no you almost forgot about Lent or a little bit late in planning. Don’t worry, EpicPew has you covered.
If You’re Late in Planning for Lent, Read This Now Read More »
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Loneliness can sometimes feel debilitating and like a curse, but it doesn’t have to be.
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VATICAN – Since 1914, the Vatican’s Swiss Guard soldiers have worn a uniform inspired by Renaissance-era artwork — heavy metal helmets included. This year, they’re changing their traditional metal helmets for 3D printed headgear. The uniform change is a relief to the Swiss Guards, who wore the helmets outside in the sun. The metal helmets
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ENGLAND – Next year, England will renew their consecration to the Blessed Mother. The re-dedication of England as the Dowry of Mary is a spiritual renewal to facilitate the New Evangelization. The first time England consecrated itself to Mary was in 1381. King Richard II and Anne of Bohemia offered England to Our Lady on
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One of the best things God ever created is the dog. It is the opinion (NOTE: I SAID OPINION AND NOT DOGMATIC TEACHING OF THE CHURCH. DON’T COME @ ME BRO) of this EpicPew writer that dogs were given a special purpose by God––to reflect God’s love. Here’s some ready why: Spelling One of the
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Here are some facts on the real, physical chair which is located inside the Vatican.
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Not every saint or monk or nun lived a solitary life. Many saint’s did in fact know each others in close and meaningful ways. Some were best friends.
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What is the Chair of Saint Peter, and why does it get its own special day in the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar? Usually, the Catholic Church’s liturgical calendar designates feast days, solemnities, and memorials that we celebrate throughout the year. We honor martyrs, popes, doctors of the Church, and. . . chairs? Absolutely! Here are
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nown as the “Monitor of the Popes,” St. Peter Damian was given the authority to oversee papal households and to govern Church business.
St. Peter Damian is PERFECT for the Vatican Sex Abuse Summit Read More »
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Did you know the Bible was written by over 40 authors? What else don’t you know about God’s Word?
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Raise your hand if you’re feeling overwhelmed, or not doing anything worthwhile. With the terrible weather prolonging a seemingly endless winter, it’s no wonder people are starting to feel bluer than usual. If you made New Year’s resolutions, odds are you’ve given up by now, adding to the melancholy. If you’re single, last week’s St.
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5 Creative Last Minute Catholic Themed Valentine’s Day Dates While tomorrow we celebrate the feasts of Saints Cyril and Methodius on the Church’s calendar, according to “Hallmark’s calendar,” it’s Valentine’s Day. Usually a day for expensive and overpriced cards, crowded restaurants, and over the top romantic gestures, Valentine’s Day has taken on a very “forced
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I have learned that the more a person learns about a particular subject or person, there exists a direct correlation in an increased amount of titles or synonyms to describe them. For example, I had a lot of nicknames as an infant and toddler because of my parent’s love for me. I have inherited that
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“I do not fear Satan half so much as I fear those who fear him.”
9 Quotes from St. Teresa of Avila to Remember When You Need a Kick in the Butt Read More »
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The odds were stacked against Augustus Tolton. He was born into slavery, his father died when he was young, he lived in poverty, and was denied access to every Catholic seminary in America. But despite the hardships he experienced, Tolton went on to become the first African-American priest. He set to work in the Deep
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