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Father Francesco from the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal recently moved to London for his first assignment as a priest. But before he headed off to England, his brothers gave him a proper goodbye. The Franciscan brothers have a tradition they have when saying goodbye to friends by honoring them. Four of the Franciscan brothers […]
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Catholics have a word for everything (right?), even for the little items around the church and the ones you’ve seen at Mass. Strengthen your Catholic vernacular by adding these five terms to your vocabulary. Sacrarium You have probably only seen this one if you’ve stepped foot into the sacristy. There’s a sink that has
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Many Christians don’t know that there is a spiritual war raging in this world – especially in today’s culture. In his new book, The Art of Spiritual Warfare, theologian Father Venatius Oforka explains our role in the spiritual battle for our souls. In order to win such a sophisticated, spiritual war, we have to arm ourselves
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For many people, summertime means trips to amusement and theme parks. There’s a lot of camaraderie that’s possible while waiting in lines with strangers or being packed like sardines on the parade routes. So, how can you spread the message of Jesus while being surrounded by strangers in a place full of fun and whimsy?
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No matter who we are or what we encounter in this lifetime, we will encounter pain and suffering. But that doesn’t mean that we have terrible lives or lives devoid of meaning; it simply means that we are fallen humans with the opportunity to take part in Christ’s Passion. There is grace is suffering. Though
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As Christians, we’re all called to live a life of holiness. While it can be a welcome invitation to love friends, neighbors, and our community, family can be a whole different story. In fact, it’s often hardest to love those closest to us. If you struggle to live out the universal call to holiness at
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A while ago, a boss blindsided a friend of mine. I know the boss, and while he has a talent in his field and is adept at abstract thinking, his personality is somewhat dour. My friend is non-confrontational and gentle — maybe too much so. Thus, the makings of a bombshell. My friend’s boss told
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By the early 2000s, Dr. David Anders shared just one thing in common with his wife – contempt for each other. “My wife and I were held together only by the barest thread of duty to our children and a vow that I regretted with all my heart,” Dr. Anders reflects. It would have been
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PANAMA – Pope Francis was one of the first pilgrims to register for World Youth Day 2019. With the help of two young adults, he reserved his spot using a tablet in Saint Peter’s Square. “There,” The pontiff said on the first day of registration. He registered after delivering his weekly Sunday catechesis and praying
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SCOTLAND – Scottish police are investigating an incident that involved the assault of a Catholic priest and his parishioners. Father Tom White was meeting with parishioners after Mass when a large Orange parade passed by the church. The incident occurred in front of Saint Alphonsus parish in the Barras area of the city. According to Crux, the
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Catholics have a huge vocabulary that goes way beyond knowing Latin! Sure, words like “pulpit” and “ambo” are fairly easy. Words like “sacristan” and “thurible” are still intelligible, even if harder. But the great world of Catholic vocabulary goes so far beyond! Here are 12 weird Catholic words and how to pronounce them: 1.
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As a Catholic father of four young children it is my biggest hope that the Catholic Faith will be kindled in the hearts and minds of my children. They mean everything to me, and so does my faith. Naturally, the two intersect, so I’m always keeping my eyes open for the best books and materials
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It is well-nigh impossible to be well-read these days without at least knowing the names of the English writers G. K. Chesterton and J. R. R. Tolkien. Tolkien has captured the imagination of the world through his great epic, The Lord of the Rings, and the at times densely theological, at times amusing writings of
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Saint Maria Goretti is often remembered as a martyr who died in defense of her chastity. In the face of being violated and raped, she cried out to her attacker, “No! It is a sin!” She even forgave her attacker and murder while she lay in the hospital dying. No doubt some, if not all,
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Back when he was still Cardinal Karol Wojtyla, John Paul II first came across the story of Pier Giorgio Frassati at an exhibit in Krakow, Poland. After learning about him, John Paul II began calling Pier the “Man of the Eight Beatitudes”. Years later, the cardinal became pope and was able to beatify Pier in
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Saint Pope John Paul II once said that “freedom consists not in doing what we like, but in having the right to do what we ought.” Independence Day brings with it celebrations, and fireworks, cookouts, and a few “cold ones”. It also is a great opportunity to pause for a moment and think about what
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The house of the Holy Family is where Jesus, Mary, and Saint Joseph lived for a time in Galilee. It’s also believed to be the place where the Incarnation took place! The house was miraculously moved or “translated” from Galilee to Loreto, Italy where it is today. Many Pontiffs, Doctors of the Church, and saints
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ITALY – This week, Pope Francis appointed 14 new cardinals during a ceremony at Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The cardinals are from 11 different countries. Italy, Spain, Madagascar, Peru, Portugal, Pakistan, Mexico, Bolivia, Japan, Iraq, and Poland are all homes to the newest cardinals. During a homily, Pope Francis asked the new cardinals to
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Summer time living is easy – perhaps a little too easy! Summer is a time when people typically go on vacation and relax their otherwise scheduled and routine lives. Oftentimes, that also includes our prayer life. So, how can a Catholic keep their faith alive during the summer months? Celebrating feast days can be one
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Beauty and the Beast is a timeless tale that many of us cherish from our childhood. As with all good fairy stories, there are layers of meaning and analogy that can be gleaned from it. But have you ever considered it under the lens of evangelization? When taken as a story of the conversion of
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