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Summer can be a chaotic, wonderful time of travel, family, friends, destinations, and a whole lot of fun! But don’t leave our friends the saints at home. Here are some saints who can help you out and be good companions during vacation. St. Christopher Can’t go wrong with the patron saint of travel! […]
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As we celebrate America’s 241st birthday, I thought about how religion has been part and parcel of the United State since our founding and even before. Religious belief is a part of the American psyche and deeply informed the Founding Fathers and their hopes for the new country they were creating. The erroneous perception that
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Vatican City – The Vatican announced that Pope Francis will be visiting Chile and Peru in 2018. The Vatican begin to plan the pontifical visit after accepting official invitations from the heads of state and local bishops, The Pope will be in Chile from January 15 – 18. He will then travel to Peru, where
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It’s always nice to gather together with lots of like-minded Catholics from around the country and even the world. We weren’t meant to be islands unto ourselves. We need community and we need fellowship and we need each other to learn how to live our faith the way it was meant to be lived. I
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Winter is crazy. There is snow, ice storms, and winter weather advisories to worry about. If you are feeling the winter blues settle in, don’t lose heart! Check out these amazing Catholic summer camps and let thoughts of adventures, mountains, and the summer air blowing through your hair give you hope…even if there are inches
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Most will agree that winter has some qualities that make it a rough season. However, messy snow is fun to play in, and the cold air can make for a nice game of pond hockey, among other niceties with winter. Either way, love it or hate it, St. John Paul II seemed to love snow,
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Protests from clerics and locals haven’t stopped the opening of a controversial new McDonald’s restaurant in the Vatican. Located approximately the length of a football field away from the Vatican State, less than 100 yards, the restaurant is downstairs in a Vatican-owned building in the Pio Borgo district of Rome. Quickly dubbed “McVatican” by locals,
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It’s not Mystery Alaska, though they have a serious appreciation and devotion to the mysteries of the Rosary. It’s the Dominican Friars of the Holy Family Cathedral in Anchorage Alaska. I’ve seen this Cathedral – as I used to live in Alaska – and shhhh! don’t tell anyone, but in the winter it looks like
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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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In my humble opinion, one of the Wonders of the World should be all the absolutely amazing stained glass windows that are on full display in Catholic Churchs around the world. While there are some amazing works of stained glass art in other locations, like museums and train stations, those in the Churchs that depict
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This is AWESOME! There is a link that gives you full access to the wonder of the chapel from the comfort of your computer or phone. You can move the mouse in any direction you’d like to go and you can zoom in and out of the specific spots you are viewing at any given
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The Sistine Chapel, built by and named after Pope Sixtus IV, is one of the many wonders of the world. Know for its beauty and amazing frescoes detailing salvation history, as well as for being the place where the Vicar of Christ is chosen in conclave, the Sistine Chapel is truly a treasure for
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Until I picked up this book, I had no idea that the tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe was laden with a code which is hidden from the average and untrained eye. But with the help of master historians and the understanding of the times and locale of Mexico City in the early 16th century,
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The title of this post should read more like the beginning of a corny joke. Three Catholic men and a Protestant cowboy go camping… This last weekend, me and 3 good friends ventured out into the wilderness for some good old fashion wife & kid-free fun. My wife is a pro-life advocate and public speaker.
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There are thousands of gorgeous places in world for the wandering vacationer to spend some time resting and relaxing. As you start budgeting our your next great adventure, you should consider Panama City as your destination – and here’s why: 1. It’s a modern city, but very historic Panama City is a modern Central American
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There is one pilgrimage I would never plan to visit: the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico. I just don’t see what the big deal is with Our Lady of Guadalupe anyways. 1. First off, it’s in a rural area Which means there is nothing to do, at all. 2.
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1. World Youth day was a bore this year, no one showed up 2. They must have all had other summer plans 3. No one got close to Pope Francis at all 4. It’s like he wasn’t even there 5. He pretty much ignored everyone 6. In fact, everyone who
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They’re open year round, and there’s probably one very close to you. Make plans for a pilgrimage today. Alabama Ave Maria Grotto and St. Bernard Abbey In the South Eastern United States you will find one of the country’s most magnificent works. Often called “Jerusalem in Miniature” this 4-acre park is designed to provide a
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Since you obviously won’t be visiting the Vatican, perhaps you are thinking of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception instead. Not so fast, my friend: 1. The doors are really heavy 2. There’s nowhere to sit 3. You might get lost looking at one of the 100+ side altars 4.
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So you’re thinking of visiting the Vatican? Not so fast, my friend: 1. It’s crazy hard to find 2. And crazy hard to get to 3. It’s not like you can just walk right up to it 4. Let alone drive 5. The architecture is worthless 6. And thoroughly unimpressive 7. Seriously, who designed
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