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Here are 10 Inspiring Thanksgiving Quotes for Catholics
Mikayla Anderson - Nov 23, 2016
Life is always full of many blessings. We are blessed with food, a roof over our head, clothes, shoes, a car, jobs, and so on. How often do we complain about these things? How often do we take the things we have in life for granted? In some parts of the world, families do not have enough food or no shelter to stay in. In some area, children have to march to a clean-ish water well instead of going to a sink. Thankfulness is key to changing the culture. When people are thankful and they let others... -
How to Prepare for the Beautiful Season of Advent
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 21, 2016
Though Advent bears the dawn of a new liturgical season every year, most of us dismiss it as a period of celebrating Christmas before Christmas arrives. We adorn our homes with Christmas lights, decorated trees, tinsel and holly, festive tunes, and the like. All the while, the intent of Advent – a season of waiting, of silent but joyful expectation – falls by the wayside or perhaps into the din of our premature festivities. The world does not like to wait, and we are not... -
The Greatest Quotes from the Amazing Padre Pio
Catherine Birri - Nov 17, 2016
The Saints provide nourishment for our souls. The lives they lived before us are paths we can follow to Christ. Padre Pio is a saint with innumerable insights on this road to Christ. One could spend days or weeks or even a lifetime soaking up the wisdom of Padre Pio. Here are ten quotes to enrich your spiritual life as we approach the beginning of the Advent season and the end of the Year of Mercy. -
Why You Should Pray for the Souls in Purgatory Every Day
John Kubasak - Nov 16, 2016
During the month of November, we remember our departed loved ones in a special way. All Saints Day (Nov. 1) acclaims all the saints in heaven, and All Souls Day (Nov. 2) calls our attention to the souls of the faithful departed in Purgatory. Praying for the souls in Purgatory is sometimes cast in an antiquated, “we don’t do that anymore” sort of light. Whether we neglect the holy souls in that manner or out of ignorance, we do a disservice to our brothers and... -
What Do You Really Know About the Mystery of the Stigmata?
Charles Kaupke - Nov 15, 2016
What do you know about the stigmata? This phenomenon - in which one bears the marks of Christ crucified on his or her own body - is one that many Catholics have heard of, but might not know much about. In our modern era it is most commonly associated with Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, who was given the stigmata for the last fifty years of his life. Despite widespread recognition of the word “stigmata” due to the case of Padre Pio, many people are unaware of what... -
11 of the most Inspiring Saints to Honor this November
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 14, 2016
Here are 11 of the most Inspiring Saints to Honor this November. Many of us falsely assume that sainthood is attainable only for the holiest of holy people—those who have been canonized and to whom documented miracles are directly attributed. In November, we remember all of the saints – those canonized and the myriad in Heaven who never will be. We, too, are among those called to sainthood. Each of our paths to sanctification is tailored to the journey we must take... -
The Extraordinary Life of St. Faustina
Gillian Weyant - Nov 10, 2016
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was born in 1905 in central Poland and was known from an early age for her obedience, prayerfulness and sympathy for those in need, as well as a profound love for the Holy Eucharist. She received a vision of Jesus as the “King of Divine Mercy,” clothed in white with red and white rays radiating from his heart, during which He asked her to paint an image of himself as he appeared, with the words “Jesus, I Trust in You” inscribed upon the... -
Living out the Final Weeks in the Year of Mercy
John Kubasak - Nov 9, 2016
The end of the liturgical year is fast approaching, as is the end of the Year of Mercy. With the holiday season coming up, the last weeks of the Year of Mercy will fly by even faster. Special years carry great graces along with them—we need to take advantage of these opportunities! When Pope Francis decreed this liturgical year (12/8/15 through 11/20/16) to be the Year of Mercy, he called on everyone to practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, called confessors... -
What is the Miracle of God’s Mercy Really?
Charles Kaupke - Nov 8, 2016
Pope Francis has said that mercy is “the beating heart of the Gospel.” As we near the end of the Year of Mercy, now is an ideal time for us to step back and reflect on what mercy is. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments God is constantly displaying mercy, first to the Israelites, and then to all of humanity through Jesus. How does Scripture present mercy? What exactly is it? We can gain a clearer understanding of what mercy is through examining a series of five instances of God... -
The Amazing St. Isaac Jogues and Missionaries to the Americas
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 24, 2016
Our Catholic faith encompasses a deeper understanding of what it means to be a missionary than simply preaching the gospel. St. John Paul II, in his inaugural encyclical Redemptor Hominis, explained that a “missionary attitude” means we must first be aware of “what is in man” before we teach and preach to him. He stressed the importance of reaching people at their level, building upon any goodness their spirituality already holds. Authentic missionary work... -
How to Improve your Spiritual Life with These Ignatian Exercises
Vincent Terreri - Oct 20, 2016
The life and teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola are a great help in the struggle we all face to discover what good we are called to do each day. Since the purpose and work of the life of Grace is union with God, then we do well to consider the practices of the great men of faith who realized that purpose and demonstrated that work in their own lives. Many of us have heard of the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola. And some have heard of his masterful treatise The Spiritual... -
The Value and Importance of Spiritual Reading
John Kubasak - Oct 19, 2016
The Christian spiritual life is a journey that doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Christianity requires a community to exist in and teachers from whom to learn the faith. The Holy Spirit animates the Church and, among other things, gives her the gifts of knowledge, wisdom, understanding, fortitude, good counsel, and fear of the Lord, piety. We have an obligation to build on those gifts sealed in us at our confirmation: and one of the most effective ways is spiritual reading. By... -
The Extraordinary and Inspiring Life of St. John Paul II
Anne Stricherz - Oct 18, 2016
Even before he was canonized, many people referred to the man who was the first Pope from Poland as St John Paul the Great. The late Pontiff was great in his ministry, his writing, his leadership, his vision for the Church, his holiness, his devotion to the Eucharist and Our Lady. The most traveled Pope in history, St. John Paul II was influential in the fall of Communism in the late 80’s and early 90’s and radically influential in areas of human rights, political freedom and more.... -
Do you know the Amazing 15 Promises of the Rosary?
Gillian Weyant - Oct 17, 2016
In our daily lives, it can be difficult to see past the mundane and focus on the profound mysteries of our Catholic faith. It is tempting to ask ourselves why we need to meditate if we are already going to Mass, if we are charitable to our fellow men and women and if we are fulfilling the basic principles of living a Christian life in general. However, we should not think in such a stagnant way: in order to truly fulfill our duties as Christians and grow in holiness, we should... -
The Three Secrets of Fatima Explained
W. P. Bennett - Oct 13, 2016
Few things seem to enflame people’s imaginations within Catholic circles more than the secrets of Fatima, especially the third secret. Perhaps you are quite familiar with Fatima and the secrets of Fatima and set great stock in them or perhaps you know very little or even doubt the credibility of the secrets. Whichever camp you find yourself in, it still is good to get an overview of what happened at Fatima, what the secrets actually are, and what some key theologians have said...
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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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