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Through Sorrow and Suffering, the Cross Triumphs
Mackenzie Worthing - Sep 10, 2019
Amidst the beauty and coziness of fall, a painful memory remains of one of the most horrific acts of terrorism committed on American soil. A few days after September 11, we celebrate the Triumph of the Cross on September 14. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection for September 8
Marketing Marketing - Sep 8, 2019
The following is a passage selected from The Refugee From Heaven as an accompaniment to the Sunday Gospel reading Luke 14:25-33. -
What John Henry Newman’s Life Can Teach Us About Following Christ
John Kubasak - Sep 5, 2019
John Henry Newman’s sanctity was a gift from God to him, to further along his vocation and to push him along the path to heaven. Read more about how his example can lead us closer to Christ. -
Cora Evans’ September Reflections
Marketing Marketing - Sep 3, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ “Selected Writings” which is a collection of her diary entries from June of 1947 to March of 1949. Her book is available here. The selection is from Spetember of 1948. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection September 1
Marketing Marketing - Sep 1, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ book, The Refugee from Heaven, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel passage Luke 13:22-30. -
Here’s What You Need to Know to Start Practicing the Five First Saturdays Devotion
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 29, 2019
As Catholics we have our own vocabulary. We hear people talking about “devotions” and we may not even really understand what that means. So what is a devotion? They begin to flow out from deep within and harmonize our thoughts and actions with the mind of God. -
Take a Look at the Most Impressive Christian Sculptures of All Time
Hannah Crites - Aug 27, 2019
The Catholic Church has a rich history of commissioning world-renowned artists of the day to create beautiful works to decorate churches with the realities of the faith. Here is a list of some of the most notable Christian-themed works of heart to inspire us today. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection 8/25
Marketing Marketing - Aug 25, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ book, The Refugee from Heaven, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel passage Luke 13:22-30. -
John Henry Newman Lost Family and Friends When He Converted, But Soon He Will Be Canonized a Catholic Saint
John Kubasak - Aug 22, 2019
John Henry Newman captivated England with his sermons, writings, and holiness for much of the 19th century. The sanctity of the man was witnessed by many in his day, and is now being attested by the universal Church. Pope Francis will canonize Bl. John Henry Newman in October 2019. -
Why We Need to Make the First Friday Devotion a Common Catholic Practice Again
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 20, 2019
One of the promises Jesus made to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque for those who honor his Sacred Heart is giving those who practice this devotion "all the graces necessary in their state of life." Couldn't we all use more of God's grace in our lives? -
Sunday Gospel Reflection August 18
Marketing Marketing - Aug 18, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ private revelations found in her book, The Refugee from Heaven, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel passage Luke 12:49-53. -
How the Virgin Mary’s Fiat is a Roadmap for the Christian Life
Gillian Weyant - Aug 15, 2019
Mary’s complete surrender of her life to God shows us that we, even in the smallest respects, should always work to conform ourselves to the will of God. -
If You Only Know G.K. Chesterton by His Clever Quips, You’re Missing Out
John Kubasak - Aug 13, 2019
Today, Gilbert Keith Chesterton is primarily known for his memorable quotes. Yet those quips are but a drop of dew on the enormous garden of his written work as an author and journalist. The post-modern world can learn a lot from this man who could disagree with people's ideas and still call them friends. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection August 11
Marketing Marketing - Aug 11, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ private revelations found in her book, The Refugee from Heaven, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel passage Luke 12:32-48. -
Sts. Anne & Joachim: What Do We Know About the Grandparents of Jesus?
Mackenzie Worthing - Aug 8, 2019
What we might know about their lives largely comes from a text written in the mid-second century called the Protoevangelium of James. Read more about them here.
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- 1I Was A Pilgrim In History
- 2An Introduction to the Life and Writings of Cora Evans
- 3The Refugee from Heaven
- 4A Time to Laugh and a Time to Weep
I Was A Pilgrim In History
The book tells of the journey of the Magi from Egypt where they first witnessed a vision of the birth of the child Messiah. The story follows the Magi to their meeting with Herod and finding the Holy Family. It then follows the Holy Family’s flight to Egypt and their return trip to Nazareth. The story explores some new details of Jesus’ childhood and how His identity was kept secret. The story continues to the time of the Crucifixion of Jesus, and it ends with the Blessed Mother completing the first Stations of the Cross.
An Introduction to the Life and Writings of Cora Evans
An Introduction to the Life and Writings of Cora Evans: Wife, Mother, and Mystic is a personal journal written by one of her best friend, Christian Brother, Edward Behan. Behan shares his knowledge of Cora's life and writings, of her thoughts and insights, which unfolded over six years of inspiring friendship. This book sheds much light on Cora and her relationship with our Lord.
The Refugee from Heaven
The Refugee from Heaven recounts the life of Jesus Christ as an eyewitness, beginning with the first meeting between Jesus and Peter, on the shores of Mount Carmel Bay. With vivid detail and dialogue, this unique account breathes new life into well-known figures of the Gospels.
A Time to Laugh and a Time to Weep
NOW AVAILABLE! A Time to Laugh and A Time to Weep is a prayerful journey for healing, forgiveness, charity, kindness, and courage that traverses the highs and lows of motherhood and faith in light of Cora Evans’ writings. Travel alongside Cora Evans and Jeannie Ewing — one a woman of the early twentieth century, another a modern Catholic living in the frenzied, post-modern Information Age — and realize that truth, beauty, and wisdom exist outside of time.
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