How to Turn Grouchy People into Blessings
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Ever tried some of these tactics?
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This is your playbook to bring our society back to a traditional, Christian-based culture that is not confused about who we are.
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“All guests to the monastery should be welcomed as Christ because he will say, ‘I was a stranger, and you took me in.’” — St. Benedict
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We must shine our lights, in fact, or be guilty of hiding them under a bushel basket.
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“Thank you,” I whispered as I stood under the painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe that has been in my bedroom for most of my life, tears streaming down my cheeks. At that exact moment, my father was in the living room making his first confession and receiving the Eucharist for the first time in
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If Summer is hot, keep your faith warm!
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If you watched Bishop Barron on the Ben Shapiro show and found yourself wanting more, you’re in luck. Bishop Barron appears in some incredible interviews this week. First he joined Ben Shapiro on the Ben Shapiro Show to discuss recent scandals in the church, his concerns with the rise of Protestantism, and who gets to
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On September 19th, Bishop Barron hosted an AMA (Ask Me Anything) on Reddit. Reddit is the fifth most popular website in the United States, and Bishop Barron is the first Catholic bishop to host a Reddit AMA in the history of the site. Here’s what we learned from Bishop Barron’s honest conversations on the front
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For many people, summertime means trips to amusement and theme parks. There’s a lot of camaraderie that’s possible while waiting in lines with strangers or being packed like sardines on the parade routes. So, how can you spread the message of Jesus while being surrounded by strangers in a place full of fun and whimsy?
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Beauty and the Beast is a timeless tale that many of us cherish from our childhood. As with all good fairy stories, there are layers of meaning and analogy that can be gleaned from it. But have you ever considered it under the lens of evangelization? When taken as a story of the conversion of
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Father Stephen Gadberry is a Catholic priest, parish administrator, physical trainer, and an aspiring ninja warrior. Born and raised in Arkansas, Father Gadberry is one of five children. His Catholic faith has always played a key role in his life, helping him through the loss of his father and older sister to a car accident
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Wikipedia was launched in 2001 and a month after it was established, the entry on Jesus Christ was created. Since its founding, the site has become a wealth of knowledge with over 300,000 active users. Across all languages, Wikipedia generates approximately 18 billion page views per month. It has become the first stop most people
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Every now and then (read, all the time) the Church does something extraordinary. Fulfilling the mission of to “Go and make disciples of all nations” set forth by Jesus Christ requires bold action, courage, innovation, and ultimately, complete trust of the Holy Spirit. Winning hearts for the Lord isn’t always easy, but is definitely always
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A new year has begun and with all of the resolutions that will be made (or broken), one to keep you going is: listen to more Catholic podcasts! Here are 8 Catholic podcasts to listen to in the new year (and here’s a smorgasbord of others, too!). 1. Forte Catholic with Taylor Schroll The goal
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Halloween is nearly upon us. On All Hallows Eve, or the day before All Saints Day, we prepare for the celebration of those who have gone before us in the peace and imitation of Christ. The saints are our examples of true love, devotion, and piety for our Lord. It is a day to recognize
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VATICAN – Pope Francis’ voice will be heard by astronauts at the International Space Station in a live streamed video call on October 26, 2017. Pope Francis will speak to the crew on the International Space Station, which includes a 60 year old Italian astronaut, Paolo Nespoli. Also present will be three American astronauts, and
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When you think of someone sharing the Gospel, what kind of person comes to mind? For most of us, we think of someone who is comfortable in a crowd. We may think of someone who doesn’t know a stranger and is chock full of intelligent yet accessible responses to questions about the faith. The person
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Sometimes it can be hard to reconcile our call to evangelization with this world we are currently in- a world full of unbelief and with seemingly no desire to believe. Faith is sometimes seen as a weakness, an opiate to escape from the dark realities of the world; but any real believer knows that this
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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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Kansas City – In a statement released on May 1, 2017, Archbishop Joseph Naumann asked the priests of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas to transition away from supporting Girl Scout Troops. In his statement, Archbishop Naumann said, “To follow Jesus and his Gospel will often require us to be counter-cultural. With the promotion by
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