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Why You Should Read Helena by Evelyn Waugh
Maria Troutman - Aug 18, 2025
British Catholic author Evelyn Waugh may be most famous for his book Brideshead Revisited, but he considered Helena his greatest achievement in writing. Read today's blog to find out why you should pick up this lovely novel and be inspired by the life of St. Helena, mother of Constantine and discoverer of the True Cross. -
Catholic Hymn You Should Know: O Sanctissima
Katherine Prezioso - Aug 12, 2025
Learn more about the beautiful traditional Marian hymn, O Sanctissima. -
Sacred Scripture Deep Dive: The Book of Joshua
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 29, 2025
The Book of Joshua is rife with interesting and exciting stories about the Israelite conquest of the Promised Land. Learn more about this book of the Old Testament by reading today's blog post. -
Catholic Hymn You Should Know: Faith of Our Fathers
Mackenzie Worthing - Jul 18, 2025
Leanr more about the traditional hymn, Faith of Our Fathers. -
The Power of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
John Kubasak - Jul 15, 2025
Learn about the miracles associated with the Brown Scapular and Our Lady of Mount Carmel. -
9 Catholic Podcasts for Your Summer Travel Plans
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jun 3, 2025
A roundup of nine Catholic podcasts on various topics of faith and fun to enjoy during summer travel or any time year round. -
Catholic Hymn You Should Know: Holy God We Praise Thy Name
Katherine Prezioso - May 22, 2025
Learn a bit more about the lyrics and history of the beloved hymn often sung at benediction: Holy God We Praise Thy Name. -
How to Address Members of the Clergy
Maria Troutman - May 15, 2025
Learn how to address in speech or in letter the various members of the clergy. -
The Extraordinary Faith of the Ordinary Child Visionaries of Fatima
John Kubasak - May 13, 2025
Learn more about the redemptive suffering of the shepherd children who received the messages of Our Lady at Fatima, Portugal in 1917. -
Sacred Scripture Deep Dive: The Book of Numbers
Sara and Justin Kraft - May 8, 2025
Learn more about the fourth book of the Bible, called Numbers. -
Wisdom from the Final Homily of Pope Francis
Mackenzie Worthing - Apr 25, 2025
Pope Francis' final homily was given on Easter Sunday. Today's blog post looks at some of his words which are rich with things to ponder throughout the Easter season, especially as we pray for the repose of his soul. -
The Seven Last Words of Christ According to Fulton Sheen
John Kubasak - Apr 17, 2025
Prepare to enter into the mysteries of Good Friday by reading Venerable Fulton Sheen's words about the Seven Last Words of Christ from the cross. -
Sacred Scripture Deep Dive: The Book of Leviticus
Sara and Justin Kraft - Apr 10, 2025
Learn a little more about the Book of Leviticus. -
The Conversion of St. Mary Magdalene According to Cora Evans
John Kubasak - Apr 3, 2025
Learn more about the mysterious figure of St. Mary Magdalene according to the mystical visions of Servant of God Cora Evans, detailed in her book The Refugee from Heaven. -
What’s the Difference Between Perfect and Imperfect Contrition?
Katherine Prezioso - Mar 27, 2025
Learn the difference between perfect and imperfect contrition, which is important to know when approaching the confessional.

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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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