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Saint Patrick’s day is celebrated with green wearing parade goers – but do you know these facts about the life of the Patron of Ireland? 1. Saint Patrick wasn’t from Ireland Although he’s the patron saint of Ireland and responsible for great conversions in the country, Saint Patrick wasn’t Irish. He was actually born […]
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It’s time to start filling those Easter baskets again! Brace yourselves because you’ve likely already seen the onslaught of crazy Easter baskets, oodles of candy, and stuffed lambs and bunnies at your local stores. But don’t give in! While jelly beans and chocolate crosses are delicious here are some basket-fillers that will help you and
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A year ago, I gave a short list of faithfully departed souls that I thought we’d keep hearing more about, and in that year, things have developed rapidly. So I thought I’d make some more predictions. Here are four more faithfully departed I think you’ll start to hear much more about soon and very soon.
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1. When you realize it’s been a while since you went to confession 2. Then you start your examination of conscience and it’s not pretty 3. And you downplay how much you need confession 4. Looking through available confession times near you has got you like 5. When you walk up to
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How much do you know about the Shroud of Turin? Lent (especially the Triduum) is an especially opportune time for Catholics – and anyone of good will, for that matter – to learn more about this iconic relic. After all, it is perhaps the most famous artifact in the field of forensics, at least with
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ARMAGH, Northern Ireland– Celebrations in Ireland today for the feast of St Patrick emphasized building unity between Protestants and Catholics and remembering all immigrants, including the Irish in the US. On the eve of St Patrick’s Day, Catholic and Protestant cathedrals were both lit up in green to commemorate the feast day. A vigil walk,
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Saint Patrick’s Day is about far more than parades, green beer, and [even] shamrock shakes. March 17 is a holy day for the Church as we celebrate the righteous life of Saint Patrick of Ireland (385 – March 17, 461), a key figure in the early Church. Here are seventeen breathtaking quotes translated into English from
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In the 1970’s, Mother Angelica wrote series of short books on suffering and spiritual burnout. Ultimately, she suffered many, many years from many ailments, and she showed us an example how to join our suffering to the suffering of Jesus upon the cross. Here are some pearls of wisdom she wrote before her great years
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If there is one argument in the abortion debate that just needs to go away, it’s the “3%” argument. You know what I’m talking about, right? It’s the first thing abortion supporters and Planned Parenthood fans love to say or post on everyone’s pro-life social media page. I’ll give you an example: Abortion makes up
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Broomsticks. “Double Double toil and trouble fire burn and cauldron bubble…” Ugly green faced ladies with pointy hats. This is usually what I think of when I hear about witchcraft. Really though, combating evil, avoiding witchcraft, dodging curses and hexes – its par for the course in a day in the life of
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Many people seem to be very confused on what they think that Catholics believe in, versus what they ACTUALLY believe in. So here is a short list of ideas that people believe that Catholics believe in, and why they are just plain wrong. Archbishop Patrick John Ryan wrote an exquisite book on this subject, so be
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“I once was lost, but now am found” former stray shows us his new home and his life at the monastery. Carmelo, the schnauzer, is enjoying life now following his adoption by the brothers of the Franciscan monastery of San Francisco, Cochabamba, Bolivia. His official title is “Friar Bigoton” translated to “Friar Mustache”. Dressed in his custom
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VATICAN CITY- Before reciting the Angelus on March 5, the first Sunday of Lent, Pope Francis encouraged pilgrims to fight temptations to sin by studying the Word of God as carefully as they study their cell phones. “Someone said: what would happen if we treated the Bible like we treat our cell phone? If we
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It’s always nice to gather together with lots of like-minded Catholics from around the country and even the world. We weren’t meant to be islands unto ourselves. We need community and we need fellowship and we need each other to learn how to live our faith the way it was meant to be lived. I
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It’s that time of year again when ashes in the shape of crosses are found on foreheads throughout the world to make it the official start of the liturgical season called Lent. To make this season a bit more bearable, don’t you wish everyone knew these things about Lent? 1. It’s not the fibers
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The Canary islands ushered in Lent with a display of blasphemy one bishop described as “the saddest day of my stay in Canarias.” They also did an impression of Jesus… The display took place during a drag queen celebration marking Carnival, or the celebration of the eve of Lent. A drag depiction
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Jesus was a fantastic teacher. We can learn from His example, and from the scriptures, how we too can be a great teacher. Whether we are a professional teacher, home school teacher, religious education teacher, parent or grandparent, Bishop, Priest or Deacon, layperson, we can follow 12 easy steps to teach as Jesus taught. The
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On August 28, 2014, Cardinal Wuerl of the Archdiocese of Washington offered brief, yet particularly poignant, closing remarks at the conclusion of the Mass of the Holy Spirit at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. This Eucharistic celebration was offered for the Catholic University of America community to usher in the 2014-2015 academic year.
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Are you ready for #AshWednesday! Coming soon to your parish. #Ashtag #Lent pic.twitter.com/TNgxAVT1oK — Father Jim Sichko (@JimSichko) February 27, 2017 https://twitter.com/StMStB/status/836543070900486144 Don't be ashamed to wear your #Ashtag all day. #Catholic pic.twitter.com/nx0CyZ2pcV — Bishop Zubik (@BishopZubik) March 1, 2017 https://twitter.com/bookwormwife/status/837040528982175751 Start #AshWednesday with Mass and an #ashtag, and continue it
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