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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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If you watched Bishop Barron on the Ben Shapiro show and found yourself wanting more, you’re in luck. Bishop Barron appears in some incredible interviews this week. First he joined Ben Shapiro on the Ben Shapiro Show to discuss recent scandals in the church, his concerns with the rise of Protestantism, and who gets to
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In the liturgical calendar of the Latin Church, December 18 has been known as the Expectation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Although it is not currently in the liturgical calendar, I first came upon this feast in 2013 after reading through an old missal that was given to me as a gift. As someone that has
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We all experience from burnout, lack of motivation, meaningful interactions, and a lack of time for other important ventures such as family time because of our work-lives. But we were not meant to live this way! In his book Sanctify Your Daily Life: How to Transform Work Into a Source of Strength, Holiness,& Joy, Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski
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SALT LAKE CITY – The Diocese of Salt Lake City released the names of priests facing credible allegations of sexual misconduct with minors since 1950. The report details allegations, when the incidents were brought to the attention of the diocese and law enforcement, and the actions taken in response to the allegations. The nineteen clergy
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Christmas is such a tremendous day in the Catholic Church that it can’t be celebrated just on one day. That’s why the Church prepares with Advent, a time set aside to prepare our bodies and souls for the celebration of the Christ Child. Even though radio stations and department stores have been celebrating Christmas for
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Any interview with Bishop Robert Barron is fascinating. Not to mention, it’s wonderful to learn from one of the best teachers of the Faith in modern times, who is also one of the best-spoken bishops in recent memory. Check out his 56-minute interview on The Ben Shapiro Show. I particularly recommend listening to Barron’s answer
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In Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Pope St. John Paul II proposed that the faithful take up a contemplative rosary. The meditations based on this way of praying are a little different than ones that may be traditionally used, but they are full of new insights and stir up the flame of love within hearts. As Christmas is
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In honor of Gaudete Sunday, take this quiz and rejoice!
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If you’re anything like me, you still have a few names left on your “gifts to buy” list. Here are a few quick and easy gifts to throw into your cart and have under the tree by Christmas morning. (And remember: Christmas begins December 25th. Technically, you’ve got until January 6th to get people gifts.
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Have you always dreamed of owning a Lamborghini? Your prayers have been answered. Pope Francis’ one-of-a-kind, custom white Lamborghini Huracán is back up for grabs. Last May, the car was auctioned off at RM Sotheby’s. With no reserve price, people gathered in the room the car was housed, online, and on the telephone to place their
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BRAZIL – After Mass on Tuesday, a gunman opened fire at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Campinas. Four people were pronounced dead on the scene, while four more were injured. When police responded to the situation, a firefight ensued. After taking a bullet to the ribs, the gunman shot himself before authorities could reach him. Authorities
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What if there were an episode of “Undercover Boss” in which the boss (i.e., Jesus) went undercover as a mall Santa in training?
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Why should you think about something as dark as death and the end times during a season full of preparing for Christ child? Isn’t Advent supposed to be filled with the light of the purple and pink candles and the joy of the upcoming Christmas season? It’s true, death and the final times are a
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Winter and the time leading up to and following Christmas is a time when many find themselves feeling blue. This may be due to actual mental illness or just the stress this time of year seems to inflict on people. Regardless of whether or not you have a diagnosable mental condition, you still have a
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Why is Mary’s Immaculate Conception during Advent each year? Many incorrectly believe that the Church’s celebration of the Immaculate Conception was Jesus’s conception, but that we celebrate it 17 days before Christmas should clue everyone in that it’s not (that would be an Immaculate Gestation!). The Immaculate Conception is 8 December each year. Now put
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It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of preparing for Christ’s birth and lighting the Advent candles. But don’t forget to celebrate the feast days of these incredible saints, whose feast days and memorials occur during this season of preparation. 1. Saint Francis Xavier This saint’s memorial kicks off the Advent liturgical
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G.K. Chesterton once wrote, “It is the test of a good religion whether you can joke about it.” I certainly think that he would have (and hopefully you will) chuckle at the following joke:What do you call Santa when he has no money? Saint ‘Nickel-less’. Get it? Nicholas? If you enjoy wordplay, you’re welcome! However,
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VATICAN CITY – Ever year, more than 6 million people visit the fifty-four galleries of the Vatican Museum, one of the largest museums in the world. But in 2019, the number of visitors may be dropping due to safety concerns for visitors. Currently, there are no restrictions on how many tourists and pilgrims can come
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