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With Mother’s Day approaching, there are a lot of self-care suggestions popping up in news feeds and mailboxes. There is no shortage of coupons and advertisements for self care opportunities for mom. But judging by the content of the ads, it would seem that self-care is synonymous with pedicures, manicures, gym memberships and girls-only wine […]
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NEW YORK – Monday evening was the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Gala. The theme this year has been met with everything from scandal and outrage to admiration. Catholics and non-Catholics alike have been taken aback. Many of us are not sure what to think about the creative outlets that had been taken. The outraged primarily
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My Catholic Kids creates wonderful prayer cards, magnets, and stickers of the saints so that the littlest among the faithful can learn about our friends in heaven and grow deeper in the Faith. The saints are drawn in a simplistic but beautiful and child-like manner, making the images accessible to little ones and their stories
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In the world of Catholic names, John, Paul, James, Mary, Katherine, and Elizabeth barely scratch the surface. Read more: 14 Awesome and Downright Hilarious Saint Names for Your Next Kid Here are some of the most outlandish names of saints that we could find! 1. Saint Frumentius Frumentius was sent to Ethiopia by St. Athanasius.
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That pretty much says it all… “Preach the gospel always; and if necessary, use words.” Attributed to Saint Francis of Assisi. As clever as it might sound, he never said it. And he wouldn’t have, anyways. First of all, Francis preached at every opportunity he was given and his peaching pierced the hearts of
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There’s nothing like Easter Sunday dinner. After 40 days of fasting, prayer, and alms giving, now is the time for celebrating the Resurrection of Christ! Maybe family gathers around your grandparent’s table and catches up over smoked ham and turkey. Perhaps friends come to your home and share a simple meal after Mass in the
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The Church has open causes for the canonization of many individuals and many new causes for future saints are introduced all the time. Read more: These Faithfully Departed Might Be Taking Steps to Canonization Soon Recently, some amazing people are joining the ranks of saints. Chiara Corbella Petrillo will be declared Servant of God in 2018.
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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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The saints- pious persons of perfection whose constant self-denial and perseverance in prayer led them to the highest heights of heaven. The more serious, the higher their holiness. The greater they fasted, the bigger their crown. The greater their aversion to recreation and free time, the more opportunity they had to study and pray Or…
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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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Catherine of Siena was born into a world full of corruption, brutality, and turbulence. But despite the state of the world, she grew up to be a political force to be reckoned with. In her latest book, Saint Catherine of Siena and Her Times, Margaret Roberts argues that not only was Catherine an amazing saint, she was
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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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VATICAN CITY – On December 18, 2017, Pope Francis declared Father Patrick Peyton, founder of Family Rosary Crusade and Family Theater Productions, venerable. Father Peyton was born on January 9, 1909 in County Mayo, Ireland to very devout parents who prayed the rosary together as a family every day and instilled the faith well within
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In today’s culture, it’s painful to see how seldom the saints are discussed. After all, they are powerful intercessors for us and examples of how to live a life of virtue. Yet, they are tragically set aside and ignored. This is contrary to what the saints themselves believed. Many saints have looked to other saints
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Advent is fast approaching and will be gone before we know it, particularly because it is an unusually short season this year with the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve landing on the same day. Since we only have 3 full weeks of the season, it is especially important to be intentional about how
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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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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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Forget Lucy and Ricky, Jim and Pam, or Ross and Rachel. If you want some really solid role models for a good couple – look no further than the saints who have gone before us!
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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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VATICAN CITY – In front of a crowd of nearly 35,000 pilgrims, Pope Francis canonized 35 new saints this week. Almost all of the newly canonized saints were martyrs. Pope Francis told those gathered in St. Peter’s Square that the lives of the saints offer models for those of us still striving towards Heaven. “They
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