Stop What You’re Doing and Prepare for Your Lenten Journey
Lent is just a few weeks away—now is the time to prepare
Spirituality
How Having True Confidence Helps Us Grow Closer to God
Confidence, vice arrogance, plays a huge role in our closeness to God.
Forgotten Traditional Devotions and Prayers to Liven Up Your Spiritual Life
After months of doing the same thing, day in and day out, most of us tend to get a little bored with the routine. This can be especially true when it comes to our prayer life. Being in “summer vacation mode” can make it easier for us to become more negligent when it comes to …
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4 Ways to Celebrate the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June
Did you know that the month of June is the traditional month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus? While it’s easier to remember a month like May—the month of Mary and Mother’s Day—sometimes we tend to forget about the other months. The good news that is your friendly neighborhood Epic Pew writer is here to …
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Maintaining Mental and Emotional Peace in a Foggy World
Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid.
We Will Meet Our Loved Ones Again in Heaven
Death is a theme that surrounds the Catholic life. In the Mass, we partake of the crucified Christ, remembering his death for our salvation, acknowledging and living the reality that his body brings us salvation and life. We retell the stories of saints—some of whom died gruesome deaths at the hands of others, some who …
This Priest Lays Out the Ultimate Map for Spiritual Perfection
A priest gives incredible insight to the spiritual life.
8 Practical Ways to Get Out of Spiritual Darkness
St. Theresa of Calcutta went through such darkness where she felt like God didn’t even exist.
This interview with an exorcist is fascinating
Father Gabriele Amorth has lived a fascinating life. He died in 2016, but is known as world’s the most famous exorcist. He didn’t set out to be a demon slayer, but fought in WWII and went to law school before going into the seminary. As in all things, God had greater plans and a firm …
Depressed Christmas is over? Ways to keep it alive all year long
Right before we took down our Christmas decorations, my daughter said, “Mom! Let’s be the first family to celebrate Christmas all year long!” I jokingly said, “Yes, that’s a great idea!” and then she started going on about all the gifts she still wanted — totally missing the point of celebrating Christmas. Oops. So that …
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