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For most Catholics, the word ‘scapular’ brings to mind a small necklace with two wool patches. But scapulars were originally worn by members of religious communities as part of their habits. Scapulars didn’t originate as the small necklaces they are today – instead they were the size of a large work apron. It was often […]
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Thanksgiving Day kicks off the holiday season for us here in America – a season full of beauty and opportunity to reflect on the marvelous blessings we have been given in unique and individual ways, but also a season which can be challenging for those of us who struggle to connect with our families. Too
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The holiday season usually brings with it joyful singing, time with family, shining lights, fragrant Christmas trees and homemade baked goods. But for some of us, the holidays may not be the most wonderful time of the year. If the holiday season has become hard to celebrate because of a loss, Thanksgiving and Christmas can
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With some products, it just makes sense to have a pro-life advertisement, especially when their business deals with babies, children, the sick or elderly. Let’s celebrate those products that celebrate the joys of all life! Pampers Doritos NOT a normal contraction! Chex Mix Get born, baby! Cheerios More Babies PLEASE! Johnson’s
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Thanksgiving is upon us – a great time to be thankful for all the blessings we have in our lives. That means it’s also a great time to think about all the people in our lives we’re thankful for. One way to show people we’re thankful for them is to give them a gift, and
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A royal romance. A country torn apart by war. A pleading pope. An emperor and king and his devoted empress, who, together, had eight children. A kingdom in exile and a heroic death. If you think this sounds like the plot to a pretty awesome movie, you would be right, but this story is better
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November is the month dedicated to the Holy Souls on the Church calendar, and it is a golden opportunity to deepen our understanding of Purgatory while praying for those on their way to the Beatific Vision. You can’t spend too much time thinking about Purgatory and the afterlife without having your thoughts turned towards Dante.
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In the spirit (pun intended) of the season, is is appropriate to look at one of the patrons of the dead. Saint Gertrude was a powerhouse when it came to the faithfully departed. Read on to find out more about her and the powerful prayer she wrote to help those in purgatory! Gertrude of Helfta
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Looking for the “Easy Button” to build upon your spiritual formation, education, knowledge? Looking to intentionally catechize your children but don’t have the time to build a curriculum or afraid you’ll miss something important? Wish you had top notch, passionate, trustworthy professors to teach you beyond the surface level diving into real life application as
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Do you ever wonder how to instill a good, strong prayer life in children? Do you ever worry that rote prayers just aren’t enough? Do you want your kids to have a personal, intimate relationship with God but are unsure how to cultivate it? Learning to Pray from the MagnifiKid! division of Magnificat provides an answer.
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We’ve all seen it: the red and green Christmas displays practically falling out the front doors of every Target, Wal-Mart, Toys-R-Us, and department store in town. The Black Friday advertisements are already circulating with their abundant coupons and promise of deals. The commercials with popular Christmas carols are already playing on every channel, the promise
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Sister Miriam James Heidland was raised in a Catholic family but she had never been in love with Jesus. She love sports and wanted to work for ESPN, but instead, she answered Christ’s call of love and joined the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity. You don’t want to miss this incredible woman and
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VATICAN CITY – The good of the family is the antidote to a world that worships the ego, Pope Francis said in a video message this weekend. “The family born of marriage creates fruitful bonds, which reveal themselves to be the most effective antidote against the individualism that currently runs rampant; however, along the journey
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When we think of a Carmelite nun, hidden behind the doors of Carmel and living a life centered on silence and prayer, we do not, perhaps, immediately think of the personality type of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Elizabeth was born in France in 1880. She was known for her fiery temper as a child
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Are you a Catholic nerd? Does finding analogies and underlying Christian themes in science fiction and superhero movies seem like the perfect way to spend a day? Then James Papandrea’s latest book, From Star Wars to Superman: Christ Figures in Science Fiction and Superhero Films is the book for you. Papandrea describes the book, saying: “In
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I have attended a good number of youth retreats, and I have noticed a pattern of people you typically see at a retreat. There always seems to be one or two (or many) people who fall into these categories. Check out these fifteen people you may meet on your next youth retreat (and why you’ll
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Forget Lucy and Ricky, Jim and Pam, or Ross and Rachel. If you want some really solid role models for a good couple – look no further than the saints who have gone before us!
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If you’re a Catholic or are interested in the Catholic faith, maybe you’ve thought of questions like, “Why do Catholics have to marry in a church?” or “Do ghosts really exist?” In his book A Priest Answers 27 Questions You Never Thought to Ask Father Michael Kerper tackles some of these questions. Fun, witty, and loving,
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During the whole month of November, the Catholic Church prays particularly for those who have died. Not only does this particular focus help remind the faithful to spend time in prayer for those who have gone before, but it also serves as a reminder of our own mortality. But in the first week of November,
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Most people view Halloween as a time of gory, villainous characters, maybe even of the demonic. But nobody has anything on Catholic saints. Here are twelve martyrs that received some of the most gruesome deaths imaginable. 1. Saint Stephen The first martyr, Stephen was stoned to death for his faith and died echoing the
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