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“Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.” — St. John Bosco St. John Bosco is known, in part, for his education of the young. So, if he couldn’t measure the worth and impact of a good Catholic book, then I will put as many good catholic books […]
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Thanks to Fr. Schrenk, we have a definitive list of the must-see churches of the ‘Burgh and not-to-miss eateries nearby.
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Right before we took down our Christmas decorations, my daughter said, “Mom! Let’s be the first family to celebrate Christmas all year long!” I jokingly said, “Yes, that’s a great idea!” and then she started going on about all the gifts she still wanted — totally missing the point of celebrating Christmas. Oops. So that
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The beginning of a new year is a great time to commit to new habits and make changes that we believe will make us better versions of ourselves. These “new year resolutions” often take the form of decisions to exercise more, eat healthy, or cut down on excess in our lives, but what if we
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New Year’s is a time most people take to reflect on the year already past, and dream of the ways they’d like to grow. We set resolutions that we believe will bring us closer to our goals. When Catholics engage in this practice, they should to make sure that all our resolutions not only bring
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Need something to keep the Christmas spirit alive? Nothing like the classics, but every now and then you find a new rendition that puts a new taste of excitement back into a story! Warning: your kids will watch this over and over and over again. Enjoy!
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A brand new year means brand new books! To get your reading list for 2019 started, here are seventeen brand new Catholic books you need to add to your reading list in the upcoming year. 1. The Road to Siena: The Essential Biography of St. Catherine of Siena by Edmund Gardner Long out of print,
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Doesn’t it seem like once the calendar year begins, the Christmas and holiday season ends? Well, it may look like that to the secular world but we Catholics know better. There are many Epiphany traditions that one can partake in at the end of the twelve days of Christmas. For some people, Epiphany signals the
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2018 was a deadly year for missonary priests. Forty Catholic missionaries were killed around the world over the past year, and thirty-five of those missionaries were priests. For the past eight years, Latin America witnessed the greatest amount of missionary priest murders. This year, Africa replaces Latin America as the deadliest region for missionaries. Nineteen
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For Maria, it boils down to this: Making memories of creating together should be a priority.
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CHICAGO – Catholic bishops from the United States will begin 2019 with seven days of spiritual reflection and retreat. The bishops are gathered on the grounds of the University of St. Mary of the Lake at Mundelein Seminary north of Chicago from January 2 to 8, 2019. Preacher to the Papal Household, Capuchin Friar Father
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Just receiving Benedict XVI: His Life and Thought in the mail, I am astounded by the early life of our Pope Emeritus. Since becoming a Catholic in 2012, I’ve heard the rumors of his Nazi involvement and other rumors and rushed judgments on his resignation, but this book provides outstanding detail of his life and thoughts, often
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You never know what you might encounter riding the train in Rome, but the randomness is heightened during the Christmas season. Check out these priests who made a musical flash mob this year: View this post on Instagram El Rey ha nacido y los chicos lo saben #navidades #niñojesus #tren #feliznavidad #villancicos #merrychristmas #noel #roma
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It’s that time of year again! According to Maria Von Trapp in her book Around the Year with the Von Trapp Family, a saint should be chosen for the liturgical year- not all of us were that on top of things. It’s NOT TOO LATE! Jennifer Fulwiler updated her name and word generators for us
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On the feast of the Holy Innocents—also known as Childermas—we Catholics remember the day on which children in Bethlehem were massacred shortly after the birth of Jesus. King Herod wanted the child Jesus, a threat to his kingship, dead, so he ordered all males under the age of two to be killed. Although the mood
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A man of many words, Chesterton was also known for his joy, and this time of year especially, for his steadfast belief in Santa Clause.
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Pope Paul VI was arguably the most perceptive and visionary popes of the modern era. He observed the rise of secularism, and prophesied the negative effects it would have on family and the human soul. If you’re looking for a saint to draw close to with all the turmoil in the world and in the
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It’s become tradition here at Epic Pew to present the best of the most epic of nativity scenes each year. We continue this yeart. Before you explore the nativity scenes for this year, take a look at the past three seasons’ collection: Part I: 10 Hilarious (or embarrassing) Nativity Sets Part II: You Won’t Believe These Nativity
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ILLINOIS – Illinois’ attorney general, Lisa Madigan, released the findings of her preliminary investigation into the six Catholic dioceses in the state. Findings reveal that the six dioceses failed to disclose accusations of sex abuse concerning at least 500 priests and clergy members. “Clergy sexual abuse of minors in Illinois is significantly more extensive than
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“Tis the season to be jolly,” the Christmas carol says. Yes, the holiday season brings a lot of reasons to smile and be happy, but it’s also a time of difficulty for many people. Some people have had a tough year full of loneliness and/or loss, unfortunately made worse by the holiday season. Other people
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