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The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint Isidore of Seville in April. Many people know that he’s the patron saint of the internet, but many scratch their heads. Patron of the internet? How on earth is a saintly archbishop from the Middle Ages patron of something so modern? Here is an explanation to that […]
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March 19 is the feast of Saint Joseph. Many Catholics ask for his prayers as the patron of fathers and workers, but did you know that the foster father of Christ is known by another, way more metal title? One you can invoke in times of intense spiritual trouble? Why is this saint, who is
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Soon, March 17 will be upon us. That day, many will celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, or to be more specific, the optional memorial of Saint Patrick, Bishop and Confessor. Most people get this day wrong. They use it as an excuse to engage in less than virtuous behaviors while ignoring key facts about Saint Patrick
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‘Doctor of the Church’ is as title given by the Catholic Church to a very few saints. Thirty-six saints are considered doctors, their lives and writings being of particular importance to Catholic Church theology and doctrine. Read more: Who Were the First 4 Doctors of the Catholic Church? In 1970, the Catholic Church gave two women
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Brigid of Ireland (also known as Brigid of Kildare), was one of those saints who was known in her lifetime for her great holiness. Possessing all seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, she actively dedicated her life to providing many of the ten corporal acts of mercy to whoever needed them. She is the patron saint
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For the first time ever, the International Olympics Committee (IOC) invited representatives from Vatican City to have “observer roles” during meetings where the policies for the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics were conferred. This delegation, headed by Monsignor Melchor Sanchez de Toca y Alameda, will also be present for the opening ceremonies this upcoming Friday. While Vatican
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Have you ever found yourself at Mass, listening the the Eucharist prayer when the priest starts saying the names of saints? You know some of them – Saint Joseph, Saint Peter, Saint Paul. But then there are some who you’ve never heard of – Cyprian? Linus? Wasn’t he Charlie Brown’s friend? The Roman Canon of
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In Benjamin Wiker’s book Saints vs Scoundrels: Debating Life’s Greatest Questions, he proposes what might happen should some of the greatest saints meet up with some of the greatest scoundrels and then postulates how the saint may have changed the scoundrel and, therefore, all of history. What if King Henry VIII had let Saint Thomas More
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Once the holidays wind down and we begin to slip in our New Year’s resolutions, we may have the temptation to fall into despair. In fact, the term “Blue Monday” was coined to explain the depressing mood many feel around the third Monday of January. It’s so easy to look at what’s causing the gloominess
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Did you know every state in the United States has a patron saint? Do you know the patron of your state? What about the other 49 states? Take this quiz to test your knowledge and learn about the different state patronages.
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Saint Basil the Great was a giant of the early Church and helped to snuff out Arianism. He also fought simony, aided the victims of drought and famine, denounced evil wherever he detected it, and excommunicated those involved in the widespread prostitution traffic in Cappadocia. In addition to being revered as a saint, Basil is also
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What if the greatest saints could have sat down with history’s greatest scoundrels and debated the big topics? What would debates between Edith Stein and Friedrich Nietzsche have looked like? Or what would Flannery O’Connor have to say to Ayn Rand if she got the chance? In his latest book, Dr. Benjamin Wiker invites readers
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Thanksgiving Day kicks off the holiday season for us here in America – a season full of beauty and opportunity to reflect on the marvelous blessings we have been given in unique and individual ways, but also a season which can be challenging for those of us who struggle to connect with our families. Too
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A royal romance. A country torn apart by war. A pleading pope. An emperor and king and his devoted empress, who, together, had eight children. A kingdom in exile and a heroic death. If you think this sounds like the plot to a pretty awesome movie, you would be right, but this story is better
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In the spirit (pun intended) of the season, is is appropriate to look at one of the patrons of the dead. Saint Gertrude was a powerhouse when it came to the faithfully departed. Read on to find out more about her and the powerful prayer she wrote to help those in purgatory! Gertrude of Helfta
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When we think of a Carmelite nun, hidden behind the doors of Carmel and living a life centered on silence and prayer, we do not, perhaps, immediately think of the personality type of St. Elizabeth of the Trinity. Elizabeth was born in France in 1880. She was known for her fiery temper as a child
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On the journey to Heaven, many of us will face situations that seem hopeless and impossible. In moments like these, it can be easy to give into despair and to give up hope. The cross that Christ offers may seem unbearably heavy. If you’re praying for what seems like an impossible petition, you’re not alone.
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Many men and women have been victim to lewd comments, catcalls, gestures, “Locker room talk”, unwelcome sexual advances, and rape. Statistics cite that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 71 men will be raped in their lifetimes and that 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be sexually abused before they
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Calcutta – Only one year after her canonization, the Vatican declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a patron saint of the Archdiocese of Calcutta, where she spent her life serving the poorest of the poor. On September 6, 2017, the Archbishop of the Calcutta diocese celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Holy Rosary. Mother
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It’s that time of year again, when teachers ready their classrooms, students groan and try to get in one more ounce of summer fun, and parents trek to stores and malls searching for every last item on those school supplies lists. It’s back to school! Here are some saints to pray to for a good,
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