Get this Book for Your Children (Godchilden) Soon!
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A sweet Catholic children’s book that presents vocations in a thoughtful, and practical way.
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7 Truths (and One Lie) About Consecrated Virgins
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Did Vatican II remove consecrated virginity? What’s the full story on this vocation?
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15 Reactions to the Announcement of Discernment to Consecrated Virginity
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Avoid these reactions if you want to support vocations!
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This is the Ultimate Guide for Altar Servers and Other Ceremonies
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Come see this complete guide to servers in ceremonies in the Roman Rite.
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Why I Had a Short Engagement (And You Should Too!)
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Sometimes, a short engagement is better.
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This Video Will Change the Way You Think About Catholic Priesthood
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It’s no secret that the Catholic Church is hurting.
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World’s Oldest Nun Passes Away at 110
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Sister Cecylia Roszak passed away this month after celebrating her 110th birthday last March. She celebrated in her convent with joy and a visit from the Archbishop Marek Jedraszewski of Krakow. Many sources are claiming that she was the oldest known nun. She faced challenges such as hip and knee replacements that come with age,
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16 Things You Should Never Say to a Seminarian
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1. “Are you sure you wanna do that?” 2.“Won’t you be lonely?” 3. “I couldn’t be celibate.” 4. “They don’t get paid very well.” 5. “You’re really in to that religion stuff?” 6. “Wow . . . that sucks.” 7. “Did you just go through a bad breakup?”
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11 Stages of Processing Your Friend Discerning Their Religious Vocation
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Your college roommate is unpacking his bags from a retreat at the seminary. Or maybe your friend can’t stop talking about how great of a time she had at a come-and-see visit to a local convent. The signs are all pointing to them packing their bags and discerning themselves a religious vocation. Read more: The 5
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6 Reasons Why Nuns Are Totally Boring
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Did you know that nuns are totally boring? They never do anything fun or interesting. I mean, there’s a reason why you never see them out of the convent. They’re probably praying 24/7, completely closed off from the world so they can’t even relate to us in any way. 1. They’re totally out of touch
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Nun With Chainsaw Makes Habit of Serving
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MIAMI – Sr. Margaret Ann makes a habit of doing her part for the community. In full habit, she faced the sweltering heat of Miami armed with the school’s chainsaw to clear the roads. Principal of Archbishop Coleman F Carroll High School, she went out motivated by the safety of her community and knowledge that
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6 Prayers You Should Be Praying for the Priest in Your Life
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Why should we say prayers for the priests in our lives? Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests, once said, “After God, the priest is everything.” Priests serve Christ’s Church here on earth daily through the Mass and sacraments. In confession they stand in persona Christi and work with Christ to bring us forgiveness from
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“Our Chant is Prayer” Monastery Turns Down Tour
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Is there anything quite as mood setting for prayer as Gregorian Chants? I try to start out most mornings with a nice cup of coffee and my favorite playlist of prayers and chants. Here is a beautiful video reminding us of the authentic prayer and vocations of the monks who have given us this beautiful
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8 Funny Instagram Posts That Prove Religious Life is Amazing
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Do you think answering God’s call to a religious vocation is boring, bland, and dreary? Then you need to check out this Instagram round-up of some religious priests, sisters and brothers who are living it up in their vocations and having a BLAST. https://www.instagram.com/p/BSjadyiFUMB/?taken-by=fr_co https://www.instagram.com/p/BNij89JBdW3/?taken-by=srhelenaburns Sister Helena Burns is proving religious sisters can rock some
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“Catholic Church hates women”? Think Again. 13 Quotes That Prove the Catholic Church Loves Women
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Many non-Catholics will say that the Catholic Church doesn’t like women very much, but nothing could be further from the truth! The Catholic Church has a long history of elevating women and seeing the unique and necessary feminine genius women bring to the world. Here are some awesome quotes from saints and Catholic writers that prove
A Rockband of Nuns? Nunsense? These nuns really rock – check them out!
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A Rockband of Nuns? Nonsense! Okay that’s cheesy, but what’s not cheesy is Sister Monica and Sierras, a rock band made of nuns. They are just fabulous and gave a fresh and exciting sound. Here’s a spot: https://youtu.be/2mTBETpR5ag And here’s a fantastic video we found:
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Newly ordained priest shows nothing can stop God’s plans
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On a recent Saturday in a moving ceremony before a large crowd of faithful, in the beautiful church of Saint Catherine of Siena in Wake Forest, Fr Philip Gerard Johnson became a priest in the diocese of Raleigh. A Greensboro, NC native, he was ordained by the Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of the Diocese
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Meet the priest that ice skates in a cassock, and why
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Many look for priests at Mass, or in the confessional. Maybe you can even find one in a Catholic school or at the rectory. But if you want to find Fr. Canon Jean-Baptiste Commins, look on the ice! Father Commins, 27, of St. Francis de Sales Oratory of St. Louis was born in France of a
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13 Real-Life Pictures That Prove Being A Parent Is Awful
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There are a lot of people who are insistent on never having children. Many people feel they would be doing children a disservice by bringing them into a world full of hate and unrest. Others feel children are too much of a burden. I decided to be a voice for these people, using my family
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11 Brilliant Ways Every Couple Can Prepare For a Catholic Marriage
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According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Marriage is a pretty amazing sacrament. The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between
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