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Beautiful. Here’s the latest from The Vigil Project, “Prepare him room”
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There is now an app whereby a Catholic in Spain can find a priest to meet him or her in order to be offered the sacrament of reconciliation (also known as “penance” or simply “confession”). The new app is called “Confesor Go” (note that, yes, there is one “s” in the Spanish word “confesor”), and there is
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John Glenn passed away December 8, 2016 at the age of 95, surrounded by his wife of 73 years, children and grandchildren. In 1962, John Glenn became the first American to orbit the earth, and entered into our history books to be forever remembered. He served in the military as a fighter pilot in WWII
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Faith, family, and feasting are at the heart of the holidays. The holidays bring out the best in people and give folks a chance to reflect on the past year of their lives. Some of the best traditions come out at this time of year. I think the best part of these traditions is the
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“I happen to know there is more to Mexico than great food and Spanish class!” –Wishbone The wise words of the title character of the children’s TV show Wishbone point to a great truth: Mexico has a rich history, a history that was greatly influenced by the Blessed Virgin Mary. When a children’s television program
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BAHIR DAR, ETHIOPIA— Imagine one person lighting the way for 300 to join the Church, with 500 still excitedly awaiting baptism in neighboring communities. That’s exactly what happened in one Ethiopian village today, where 300 new members were joyfully received into the Ethiopian Catholic Church. “The testimony of one young believer and the diligent efforts
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Visiting the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in D.C. is a terrible idea. Let me explain… 1. It’s too small (If by “small” you mean the largest church in not only the United States, but also North America, and one of the largest in the world.) 2. There aren’t
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All who die in God’s grace and friendship, but still imperfectly purified, are indeed assured of their eternal salvation; but after death they undergo purification, so as to achieve the holiness necessary to enter the joy of heaven. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, 1030) 1. It’s not just a giant waiting room. Or a
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Have you seen this video that is making its rounds on social media this Advent season? Get your tissues ready and take a look at how some gifts come in small, unexpected packages. A simple “Hello” blossomed into something so beautiful and meaningful for these two people and their friends and family. I’m always
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In a sleep deprived state, my mind made one of the strangest realizations I have ever had: There must be something in Catholicism that is comparable to tacos. After consulting with my fellow writers, I have decided that Saint quotes are the tacos of Catholicism. Layers With tacos, you have the shell (either hard or
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Happy Thanksgiving! Today is about giving thanks for the great gifts that God has graced us with (even those family members we might not necessarily like. Ha!) Seriously though, the act of getting together with loved ones under the same roof to give thanks truly transcends all divisions and barriers. We share a common meal
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1. Finals week is here. You’ve increased your Adoration hours in hopes that it will affect your grade. + There’s such thing as divine intervention, right? 2. But you keep falling asleep during Mass because of studying-induced sleep deprivation. Guys, I’m just sleeping in the spirit. 3. You spend time frantically searching for a patron saint
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You might have noticed that there is a controversy regarding Amoris Laetitia which has created a war of words in the press. When bishops are using the press to criticize each other and Church documents, the faithful take notice, and it makes us uneasy. If you are like me, you are a little (or a
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1. You walk into Church and see the Advent wreath. + 2. And then you face palm when the altar server lights the wrong candle. 3. When the first notes of ‘Oh Come Oh Come Emmanuel’ hit your ears. 4. And the priest wears purple for the first time since Lent. 5.
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Kids. Are. Awesome. Fantastic job by Southland Christian Church.
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The now-classic Christmas (Advent?) song “Mary, Did You Know?” was originally performed by Michael English in 1991, making it twenty-five years old this year. The lyrics were written by Mark Lowry, and the music by Buddy Greene. The song is now a perennial favorite as far as contemporary Christian music goes. However, twenty-five years later, the question
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If you love Word on Fire then you definitely want to share it with your family and all of your friends, too. Their store is huge and there’s so many awesome gifts to buy to make that perfect gift for the one you have in mind. And if you haven’t seen the new CATHOLICISM: The
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Famed Hollywood legend Florence Henderson, who played the iconic role of family matriarch Carol Brady on the American cinematic staple “The Brady Bunch” (1969-1974), died suddenly of heart failure on Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 24, 2016. Born on February 14, 1934 (Saint Valentine’s Day), Henderson was 82 years old. As described in Deacon Greg Kandra’s
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A large-scale manhunt has been underway in France since the evening of Thursday, November 24, 2016, after a masked intruder carrying a knife, and reportedly a type of firearm, entered a retirement home for Catholic monks in Montferrier-sur-Lez, a village in the vicinity of Montpellier, on France’s Mediterranean coast. At least one victim – a woman, believed to
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Isn’t it time for the Catholic Church, especially in the United States, to finally “get with the times”? This is the twenty-first century, after all, and there is no time, nor room, for Middle Ages-level superstition or “unthinking, backward” ways within the informed populace of a developed nation. Some of the more unacceptable viewpoints may include
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