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Holy Thursday is the first day of the Triduum, which will end with the celebration of Easter. The day calls to mind the Last Supper and the beginning of Christ’s passion. But do you know these less-common facts about the day? 1. It’s not just called ‘Holy Thursday’ – there are different names for […]
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If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for a concise approach to apologetics and explanations of Church teachings. The volumes of scholarly work available are fantastic, but it’s often labor intensive to dig through it all. The less words and more direct approach, the better—for me. One of those topics that I’m frequently
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Lent may be almost over, but if you haven’t found a sacrifice to make yet or dropped the ball on yours, here are 5 sacrifices you still have time to do for Lent. Read a Book on the Passion A good one is The Dolorous Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ which are the visions
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We’ve all been called to different vocations, but we are all called to holiness. To illustrate that, I asked a couple of people how they prepared and carried out their Lenten practices. I asked a few questions and my friends gave me their answers below. Take from it what you will and realize that we
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This week we marked the 12th Anniversary of the passing of Pope St. John Paul II. This beloved Pope traveled the world several times over and was seen by more people than anyone in history. In his honor we thought it would be fun to remember some of the moments when he totally did the
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The Real Purpose of Temptation (and it’s not for sinning) People often mistake temptation for sin. What temptation is, “a thought, a feeling, an inclination, or a tendency that solicits us to violate the law of God for our own satisfaction.” There are many fallacies when it comes to temptation, who it comes from and
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If you’ve had questions about the Catholic faith, you’re not alone. Everyone has had moments where they’ve questioned what Catholics are doing and why. And just when you’ve thought you know everything there is to know about Catholicism, a new question springs up begging to be answered. If you have questions about Catholicism, there’s a
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“Call Me Ugly, and I Will Excommunicate You.” Pope Dog, the Cool Cat Apparently, We Need to Re-Evangelize Dogs…..? This Little Guy Always Prays Before Enjoying a Tasty Treat “But Saint Roch, If You Don’t Tell Me I’m a Good Boy, How Will I Know I Am One?” Can’t even
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Choosing the right salutation can be a chore. How do you end a letter properly and with the right effect? I would like to suggest the following salutations as sign-offs that not only will convey your meaning, but also show your faith in a fun and unassuming way. Whatever form of communication you choose, be
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What are relics? Relics are any body part (sometimes the entire body), blood, possession, piece of clothing, or pieces of cloth touched to the remains of a saint and popes are those cool dudes who take their role as servant of the whole Church from St. Peter and Christ’s edict to him. There’s two “classes” of
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There are not over a hundred people in the United States who hate the Catholic Church. There are millions, however, who hate what they wrongly believe to be the Catholic Church – which is, of course, quite a different thing. — Fulton Sheen, Radio Replies While some Catholics may know where the Catholic Church stands
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Raising Chaste Catholic Men: Practical Advice, Mom to Mom by popular Catholic blogger, Leila Miller, is a book I recently had the privilege to read. It got my pen moving, kept my eyes open during late night readings and filled my heart and soul with truth and gratitude. I am so grateful Miller took on
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Father Stanley Rother, the first recognized American-born martyr, will be beatified on Sept. 23. Fr. Rother was a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma city. He served in Guatemala until he was martyred there in 1981. He is famous for returning to his Guatemalan parish, knowing he would likely die, because he said, “the shepherd
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The late Father Gabriele Amorth’s book An Exorcist Explains the Demonic: The Antics of Satan and His Army of Fallen Angels is filled with information. While reading it, I found myself highlighting a bunch of passages. There were some pages where I highlighted almost every word. After reading it, I feel inspired to tell people about things I
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VATICAN CITY- In May, Pope Francis will visit Fatima, Portugal for two days to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Marian apparitions there, according to a Vatican release of his trip itinerary. After visiting Saint Mary Major Basilica before his flight at 2 p.m. May 12, His holiness will then land in Monte Real at an
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The Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary–that she would be the Mother of God–is celebrated each year on March 25. Because of this, March 25 is precisely nine months before Christmas! Here’s five more fascinating facts about the Annunciation! “The Annunciation” by Fra Angelico (ca. 1437-1446) 1. The Annunciation only appears
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