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What is the Meaning of the Vestments the Priest Wears?
W. P. Bennett - Jan 23, 2018
We’ve all seen the priest outside of Mass wearing plain black clothing, but do you know what the different vestments he wars during the Mass mean? Each has a history and a prayer that the priest says as he puts it on to prepare for Mass. -
These Are the Best Catholic College Books
Oakleigh Stavish - Jan 18, 2018
College can be a trying time for any student. While encountering new ideas and people, navigating the social scene, and balancing a difficult course load, even well-grounded students can run into serious temptations. These books helped me grow in my knowledge of the faith and ability to defend it. -
Do You Know Who Catholics Really Worship?
W. P. Bennett - Jan 16, 2018
You shall have no other gods before me. This command from the Lord in the Book of Exodus is a command held in common not only by all Christians but by all Abrahamic religions. From this command springs forth the prohibition that we need to reserve worship to God alone. However, this command is something that many Protestants have accused Catholics of breaking with the way Catholics treat and speak about the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints. Having patron saints for... -
These Are the Most Common Myths About Confession
W. P. Bennett - Jan 11, 2018
I want to dispel some common misconceptions to remind myself and others that the sacrament of Confession does not need to make us feel nervous; it is for us an indispensable agent of holiness. -
You Need to Use This Top 10 Guide to Holiness
John Kubasak - Jan 9, 2018
Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos was the kind of spiritual guide that people travelled to hear him preach and confess to him. What made him so appealing was “a simple lifestyle and a simple manner of expressing himself." The foundation of his success was his own personal holiness. -
Meditate On the Star of the Magi Today
Jeannie Ewing - Jan 5, 2018
Our Lady is winter’s rose, because she bears in her womb the greatest hope that there ever was: the Light of the World; the Way, the Truth; the Good Shepherd. The radiant dawn emerged the instant Jesus was born to earth. -
Why Ring in the New Year by Honoring the Mother of God?
Gillian Weyant - Jan 2, 2018
On the first of January, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. This feast shows us beautiful and fundamental truths about our faith, and how we may grow closer to Jesus through Mary. -
Approach the Mother of God with Confidence Every Day
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 28, 2017
“Mary means enlightener, because she brought forth the Light of the world.” This Advent, either begin or renew your Marian consecration, and be like St. Michael: dare to approach her every day. -
Ring in the New Year with These Spiritual Resolutions
John Kubasak - Dec 27, 2017
The turning of the calendar year is the most popular time to make resolutions. The paramount task is to grow in holiness; no real progress can be made unless we grow in sanctity. Here are some spiritual resolution ideas for the new year. -
Meditate On the Coming of Christ This Weekend
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 21, 2017
The miracle of the Incarnation never truly struck me until the first Christmas I was a mother. The image of the Christ Child came to my fore, and I saw myself gently leaning over the manger, picking Him up, and cradling Him in my arms. This Advent, let us meditate fondly upon the coming of the Christ Child. -
The People Who Walked in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light
John Kubasak - Dec 19, 2017
The angel Gabriel told Mary that nothing is impossible with God. Jesus came to Bethlehem many ages ago; but this very year, He can be born in your heart and create it anew. -
Prepare the Way of the Lord This Advent
Oakleigh Stavish - Dec 12, 2017
Even though the world around us remains perpetually in darkness, we have been given the gift of grace as a result of Christ’s Incarnation. This Advent, prepare for His coming by drawing close to Him in trust and openness. -
Have Confidence That You Are One of His Pearls
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 7, 2017
Deep down, we all have an ache to be God’s cherished one. And we are. We are beloved, because He created us for some definite purpose, and He knows what that is, even if we don’t. Know that He loves your thoughts, no matter how miserable they are. -
Walk in the Light of the Lord This Advent
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 5, 2017
As another liturgical year begins, a few words come to mind: waiting, anticipation, joy, expectancy, wonder, humility. This week is sacred. Let us begin our journey inward to the place where we pray Jesus will be born in our hearts on Christmas Day. -
How to Glorify God Every Day of Your Life
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 30, 2017
In this tender episode, Cora Evans captures what Christ tells the little children: "Say this to the beating fire in your hearts, 'I know you are restless; until God comes for you, I promise to console you. In all our living let us glorify God.'"
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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.
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