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Diocese of Salt Lake City Releases Names of Priests Facing Credible Allegations

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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Celebrate Advent with These 6 Beautiful Austrian Traditions

By Chloe Langr

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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“I want to re-Judaize Catholicism”, says Bishop Barron in Interview with Ben Shapiro

By Shaun McAfee

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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Have You Prayed the Rosary with Sts. John Paul II and Teresa of Avila?

By Theresa Zoe Williams

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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Can You Tell the Difference Between Pink and Rose?

By Amy O'Connell

In honor of Gaudete Sunday, take this quiz and rejoice!

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5 Last Minute Catholic Stocking Stuffers

By Katie Prejean

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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Pope Francis’ Lamborghini Can Be Yours for $10

By Chloe Langr

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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Four Killed When Gunman Man Opens Fire During Mass

By Chloe Langr

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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Questions Jesus Might Ask if He Appeared on “Undercover Boss: Mall Santa” as “Josh from Nazareth, PA”

By Justin McClain

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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Here’s Why Advent Is the Perfect Time to Think About the Four Last Things

By Chloe Langr

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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This “Mary Did You Know?” Chat-Parody is Pure Gold

By Shaun McAfee

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Did You Know St. Dymphna is the Patroness of Mental Disorders?

By Alex R. Hey

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 the Immaculate Conception is During Advent

By Laura Hensley

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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Don’t Forget to Celebrate These Advent Saints!

By Chloe Langr

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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6 Epic Facts About the Saint Behind Santa Claus

By Matthew Chicoine

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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Safety Concerns May Lead to Vatican Museum Visitor Restrictions

By Chloe Langr

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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Boring Traditions? Check Out What the Real Von Trapp Family Did

By Laura Hensley

While we check out Pinterest for new ways to tie a bow or do a browser search for “Christmas Tree Themes” (You’ve got to check these out!) because your bored with the same ‘ole Christmas tree, there is nothing more comforting than tried and true traditions from the von Trapp family. While known best for

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Watch this Beautiful Advent Song from Vigil Project

By Shaun McAfee

“All creation groans in labor Waiting for our humble savior Joyful hope for Jesus coming In our hearts is overflowing” Is this not the cry of our hearts during advent? Waiting, anticipation, preparing, making room, joy, hope, and peace. Randomly scrolling Instagram, I came across a video from The Vigil Project, when I saw

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The Grinch Had an Extraordinary Spiritual Life

By Stephen Mirarchi

Each year many people love watch How the Grinch Stole Christmas. We can imagine some commonsense reasons for that. One of the most important, though perhaps unacknowledged, has something to do with the miraculous. Quite frankly, it has to do with the Grinch’s spiritual life, and his extraordinary conversion. For most of us, the classic stages

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7 Things You Need to Know About Saint Sabas the Sanctified

By Chloe Langr

You may have never heard of Saint Sabas, despite the fact that he is one of the most note-worthy figures of early monasticism. The saint was born in 439 and died in 532, and his life was full of miraculous adventures. Although many of us may not share in Sabas’ desire to live alone in

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Diocese of Salt Lake City Releases Names of Priests Facing Credible Allegations

Celebrate Advent with These 6 Beautiful Austrian Traditions

“I want to re-Judaize Catholicism”, says Bishop Barron in Interview with Ben Shapiro

Have You Prayed the Rosary with Sts. John Paul II and Teresa of Avila?

Can You Tell the Difference Between Pink and Rose?

5 Last Minute Catholic Stocking Stuffers

Pope Francis’ Lamborghini Can Be Yours for $10

Four Killed When Gunman Man Opens Fire During Mass

Questions Jesus Might Ask if He Appeared on “Undercover Boss: Mall Santa” as “Josh from Nazareth, PA”

Here’s Why Advent Is the Perfect Time to Think About the Four Last Things

This “Mary Did You Know?” Chat-Parody is Pure Gold

Did You Know St. Dymphna is the Patroness of Mental Disorders?

Why the Immaculate Conception is During Advent

Don’t Forget to Celebrate These Advent Saints!

6 Epic Facts About the Saint Behind Santa Claus

Safety Concerns May Lead to Vatican Museum Visitor Restrictions

Boring Traditions? Check Out What the Real Von Trapp Family Did

Watch this Beautiful Advent Song from Vigil Project

The Grinch Had an Extraordinary Spiritual Life

7 Things You Need to Know About Saint Sabas the Sanctified

This is the Hardest Holy Spirit Gifts Quiz, Ever

Mental Illness or Diabolical Possession? Can You Tell the Difference?

Discover Your Temperament’s Spiritual Gifts and Weaknesses With this New Quiz