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Catholic Comedian Jim Gaffigan Tweets Apparent Support of NYC Pride Parade

New York – Catholic Comedian, Jim Gaffigan, tweeted support of the New York City Pride Parade. The tweet, a picture of his five children carrying rainbow flags, read: “I’m so proud of my gay kids. Happy #pride2017 #pridenyc.” I'm so proud of my gay kids. Happy #pride2017 #pridenyc pic.twitter.com/F5NT7sgKtv — Jim Gaffigan (@JimGaffigan) June 25, […]

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Sometimes We’re All a Little “Surprised By Life”

By Laura Hensley

If you really look at something that is living, or someone, you will be amazed by the wonder that is life. The movement of nature waking with the sunrise, watching an ant carry a leaf larger than it is, giving birth to a new human and having them bond immediately knowing they are in the arms

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Young Adult Ministry is Critical to Evangelization—Here’s Why

By Alex R. Hey

Recently, I have become extremely frustrated with the lack of young adult ministry in my city, and I know I am not the only one in my city (and in others, perhaps) who is also frustrated. It is not hard to believe that there are others in other cities who share my concerns. There is

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Did You Know You Can Request Prayers from Nuns Online?

By Alex R. Hey

I recently learned that nuns take prayer requests online. I had expected that cloistered nuns who have cut themselves from the outside world would not maintain a website for purposes other than recruiting vocations. Even then, I expected their websites to have not received an update since Bill Clinton was in office, but the websites

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Catholic World Report Releases Redesigned Website

By Chloe Langr

San Francisco – Catholic World Report, an online news magazine published by Ignatius Press, launched a newly redesigned website this month. The improvements to the website feature a restructured layout specifically designed to enhance experience for readers who access the site on their mobile devices. “I think both longtime and newer readers will enjoy the many

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10 Bible Passages Every Catholic Should Know to Promote Chastity and Reconciliation

By Justin McClain

Here are ten scriptural passages, from the New Testament in particular, that every Catholic should know in order to stand up for the faith in these challenging times. Please note that these are subsequent to Christ’s own teachings on the commitment required for the good of marriage and chastity, as recounted in Matthew 19:1-12 and reflected in

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Explore the Sacraments with Mother Angelica as Your Guide

By Chloe Langr

In a monastery chapel in Alabama, a Franciscan sister wrote down her thoughts about living a Catholic life on a legal pad. Those legal pads would eventually become Mother Angelica’s mini-book series, which were originally published by Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in the 1970s. Today, you can explore the sacraments with Mother Angelica as

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Pope Francis to Visit Chile and Peru in 2018

By Chloe Langr

Vatican City – The Vatican announced that Pope Francis will be visiting Chile and Peru in 2018. The Vatican begin to plan the pontifical visit after accepting official invitations from the heads of state and local bishops, The Pope will be in Chile from January 15 – 18. He will then travel to Peru, where

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Seattle Storm Stands With Planned Parenthood

By Chloe Langr

Seattle – Force 10 Hoops, the ownership group behind the WNBA team Seattle Storm, announced that they would be hosting a Stand With Planned Parenthood event to raise support and funding for clinics, which are known for providing abortions. The event date is set for July 18 at the KeyArena’s West Plaza. For every ticket purchased

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8 Awesome Father’s Day Gifts for Catholic Dads

By Chloe Langr

Are you struggling to decide what gift to give your Catholic dad for Father’s day? No worries, we’ve rounded up our favorite dad gifts from around the internet and done the hard work for you. Check out these eight epic gifts for all of the different types of dads in your life. 1. The Bookworm Dad

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10 Underrated Quotes from Pope Francis on the Importance of Fathers

By Justin McClain

On Fathers’ Day, we celebrate the fathers and father figures in our lives who have made us who we are. Would that we celebrated fatherhood throughout the entire month of June, just as we need to celebrate motherhood throughout the month of May. It is important for Catholics and everyone of good will to recognize

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“It Doesn’t Matter, They’re Christian”—The Coptic Orthodox Church’s New Martyrs

By Brooke Gregory

In 21st century America, the prospect of martyrdom is unthinkable for most Christians. We’re free to go to church, catechize our children, and practice our religion without fear of reprisal or violence. If we think about martyrdom at all, we usually think of the persecutions that countless Christians like St. Polycarp and St. Barbara suffered

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Catholic Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

By Theresa Zoe Williams

Within the hustle and bustle of life, sometimes it’s good to hear someone else talking about the faith. Every tried listening to podcasts? There’s lot’s choose from and several for Catholics. There’s sure to be at least one podcast in this list for you! The Crunch Hosted by college-aged guys Ethan Stueve and Pat

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A Police Officer, a Dominican Sister, and a Football

By Jessica McAfee

“A police officer, a dominican nun and a football” sounds a little like a joke waiting for a punchline, but it makes for one entertaining video! Garda O’Connell of Henry St Community Policing Unit playing keepy uppy with the Dominican Sisters at the Our Lady of Limerick Triduum and festival which was held from the

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3 Things the Book of Proverbs Taught Me about Marriage

By Chloe Langr

I’ve only been married for four months, so I have a lot to learn about the sacrament. I’ve read countless blogs, listened to podcasts, watched videos and picked through my library’s section on marriage advice. I’ve dug into the Bible to see what God’s word has to say about striving towards sainthood as a married

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COVFEFE in Unum Deum, Patrem Omnipotentem…

By Matt Vander Vennet

The internet has exploded with the emergence of the auto-corrected gaff known as “covfefe” in one of President Trump’s recent tweets. While the original tweet has been corrected, the president acknowledged the auto-corrected mistake and tweeted this: It has taken the interwebs by storm and no one knows what it means. A woman

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St. Ephrem Was A Mind-Blowing Jedi of Catholic Counter-Cultural Genius

By Stephen Mirarchi

St. Ephrem the Syrian was a master poet, such that the beauty and skill of his Syriac verse is still studied in academic circles. More widely, his poems fill churches throughout the world with his profound, mystical meditations on all aspects of salvation history. St. Ephrem was also an accomplished prose writer, and he had

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6 Times My 8 Year Old Said More Catholic Things Than Nancy Pelosi

By Laura Hensley

Nancy Pelosi is one of the most polarizing political figures our nation has ever elected to the U.S. Congress. She is well known for citing her Catholic upbringing and beliefs as to why she supports certain causes and votes how she does. Unfortunately, she often uses half-truths and distorted reasoning to support her views, therefore

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How the Angelus Can Change the World in 3 Minutes a Day

By Justin McClain

The Catholic Church traditionally celebrates May as the Month of Mary. It is a time when we honor and recognize the Blessed Virgin Mary for her unique role as the Mother of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Angelus, which is based on scripture, is an ancient Marian prayer that focuses on the Incarnation.

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These Hymns are Definitely Making a Comeback!

By Jessica McAfee

I Saw The Light/I’ll Fly Away https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3KJZZIiLBzM David Crowder Be Thou My Vision Audrey Assad Holy, Holy, Holy Newsboys Soon and Very Soon I love me some Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, guilty pleasure, without the guilt. Lord, I Need You Matt Maher (featuring Audrey Assad) – I have

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Catholic Comedian Jim Gaffigan Tweets Apparent Support of NYC Pride Parade

Sometimes We’re All a Little “Surprised By Life”

Young Adult Ministry is Critical to Evangelization—Here’s Why

Did You Know You Can Request Prayers from Nuns Online?

Catholic World Report Releases Redesigned Website

10 Bible Passages Every Catholic Should Know to Promote Chastity and Reconciliation

Explore the Sacraments with Mother Angelica as Your Guide

Pope Francis to Visit Chile and Peru in 2018

Seattle Storm Stands With Planned Parenthood

8 Awesome Father’s Day Gifts for Catholic Dads

10 Underrated Quotes from Pope Francis on the Importance of Fathers

“It Doesn’t Matter, They’re Christian”—The Coptic Orthodox Church’s New Martyrs

Catholic Podcasts You Should Be Listening To

A Police Officer, a Dominican Sister, and a Football

3 Things the Book of Proverbs Taught Me about Marriage

COVFEFE in Unum Deum, Patrem Omnipotentem…

St. Ephrem Was A Mind-Blowing Jedi of Catholic Counter-Cultural Genius

6 Times My 8 Year Old Said More Catholic Things Than Nancy Pelosi

How the Angelus Can Change the World in 3 Minutes a Day

These Hymns are Definitely Making a Comeback!

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