Saint Francis de Sales, a Wonderful Example for Journalists
I encourage you to focus on one of these five quotes, asking this doctor of the devout life to intercede for you.
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Why False Modesty Has a Deadly Allure
This story is inspired by someone I know well, but all character names are fictitious. Peter landed a coveted position as a summer session teacher at a high-end boarding school. Part of his duties involved supervision of extracurricular activities like rock climbing. Peter had a conversation with the extracurricular head coach, Gene, ahead of time. …
5 Real Reasons Why Saint Maria Goretti is Remarkable
Saint Maria Goretti is often remembered as a martyr who died in defense of her chastity. In the face of being violated and raped, she cried out to her attacker, “No! It is a sin!” She even forgave her attacker and murder while she lay in the hospital dying. No doubt some, if not all, …
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What the English Dons Can Teach Catholics About Drinking
In his weekly video hosted by Ascension Presents, Father Mike Schmitz talks about a trip that his parents took to Oxford. During their time with the Brits, they stopped into a pub called Eagle and Child. They sent a picture of a bar booth to Father Mike Why would Father Mike’s parents spend time in …
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Want to Obtain Happiness This Lent? Harness Your Passions
Every day offers an opportunity to either grow closer to God or to give into the temptation to sin. This battleground and interior journey is full of passions, feelings, and emotions – and there’s nothing wrong with that. After all, passions give us our energy and life purpose. It’s impossible to look a the lives …
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Catholic Business Advice From a Fortune 500 Businessman
When working in the ‘real world’, it can be difficult to run a business with integrity, make honest decisions with regarding co-workers, employees and follow every rule and regulation. It is much easier to cut corners, not follow a safety regulation, or even underpay an employee who doesn’t know they are being underpaid, but it …
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How to Reclaim Peace in a Culture of Distraction
Have you regretted a social media post, text, or e-mail? Are you forgetting things that you used to have no problem remembering? When spending time with friends, do you struggle to focus on the other person, your mind wandering in the middle of conversation? Does your smartphone beckon you for just one more quick check …
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10 Bible Passages Every Catholic Should Know to Promote Chastity and Reconciliation
Here are ten scriptural passages, from the New Testament in particular, that every Catholic should know in order to stand up for the faith in these challenging times. Please note that these are subsequent to Christ’s own teachings on the commitment required for the good of marriage and chastity, as recounted in Matthew 19:1-12 and reflected in …
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10 surprisingly good effects of temptations
Do you find yourself tempted all the time? How can you be rid of your temptations? How do you know when to fight or when to flee from these thoughts towards sin? Don’t despair or be afraid because you’re experiencing temptation! Instead, tackle temptations. Resisting temptation can strengthen the soul, encourage a greater relationship with God, …
The Real Purpose of Temptation Might Surprise You (and it’s not for sinning!)
The Real Purpose of Temptation (and it’s not for sinning) People often mistake temptation for sin. What temptation is, “a thought, a feeling, an inclination, or a tendency that solicits us to violate the law of God for our own satisfaction.” There are many fallacies when it comes to temptation, who it comes from and …
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