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Praying with Proverbs
Gillian Weyant - Oct 12, 2020
Reading the Old Testament can be daunting. In this article, Gillian Weyant provides some background and helpful strategies to meditate fruitfully with the book of Proverbs and to apply the lessons to our own lives. "It is impossible to recount the true depth of meaning contained in the book of Proverbs... In the turbulent times in which we live, it is worth taking some time in silence to consider what is important in life: the pursuit of holiness, wisdom and the knowledge of God."... -
The (Often Unseen) Power of Intercessory Prayer
Sara and Justin Kraft - Oct 6, 2020
A basic tenet of our faith is that prayer is powerful. Unfortunately, and all too often, we do not live as if we believe this. I cannot count how many times I have prayed without confidence, without attention, and without expectation. It is an easy trap in which to fall. Yet, prayer of intercession offers us a beautiful opportunity to bless others and to be renewed by the grace of Jesus. -
St. Jean Vianney Shows Us How One Witness Can Change the Church
Rachel Forton - Aug 3, 2020
My curiosity about St. Jean Vianney was piqued. Who was this man, after whom so many seminaries around the world are named? Clearly, Vianney was a man of extraordinary holiness whose impact on the Church continues today. -
Using Prayer to Fight Acedia, the Noonday Devil
Hannah Crites - Jul 14, 2020
Everyone has struggled with Acedia, or “the noonday devil” at some point in their lives. It’s a universal feeling we have, despite not necessarily knowing what it is called. -
Yes, Peace is Possible in a Chaotic World
Fr. Mike Liledahl - Jul 7, 2020
Whether the waves and winds that rise up in our lives come from the events in our country, or from the unseen and unreported troubles of our lives, peace is possible. The peace that God offers us is not dependent on the lack of worry in our lives, but rather it depends on our having anchored ourselves to Jesus Christ. The peace we seek cannot be found in things of this world, but only through Christ. -
A New, Faithful Resource for Answering Life’s Tough Questions
Admin - Jun 26, 2020
Are some people “luckier” than others? Where is God when you feel abandoned? Will God ever not forgive? All these questions and more are answered on a new YouTube channel, “Ask Fr. Michael.” -
Praying with the Beatitudes
Gillian Weyant - Jun 23, 2020
For many of us, our familiarity with the beatitudes is somewhat cursory; we likely are familiar with the general concept and phrasing, but may not have sought to delve deeper into the meaning. -
Embracing the Virtue of Poverty in Your Own Life
Mackenzie Worthing - Jun 16, 2020
The word “poverty” does not usually bring with it any good connotations. Sitting in our comfortable (even if modest and simple) homes in the industrialized world, we shudder to think of those who live in poverty. We think of poverty as a grave evil and perhaps even a death sentence. We picture those with life-threatening illnesses without access to adequate medical care, children without food to eat, ramshackle housing, and people dying in the streets. Poverty that looks like this is... -
The Incredible Gift of Divine Mercy
Jeannie Ewing - Jun 2, 2020
I walked into the Perpetual Adoration Chapel and browsed the library behind it. Most of the time, I wanted a specific devotion to assist my mind in meditation while praying in silence during my hour with Jesus. Immediately, my eye caught a colorful tri-fold about St. Faustina Kowalska’s Christological apparition known as the Divine Mercy Image. -
How Loving Our Lady Softened My Heart Towards My Own Mother
Jeannie Ewing - May 19, 2020
Two of the most profound gifts I’ve been given in this Marian journey are that I’ve experienced healing in my relationship with my earthly mother and I know that the goodness of my innate temperament is also a part of hers. Read more: -
Strengthening Your Faith in a Time of Crisis
Gillian Weyant - Apr 28, 2020
In spite of having recently celebrated Easter, for many of us, our everyday lives continue to feel just as penitential as they did during the liturgical season of Lent. It can be difficult to feel the joy of the risen Christ when the majority of the world continues to be so negatively impacted by the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. The Catholics of the world have been affected in an unique way, since in addition to suffering the practical consequences of this global... -
Forging Authentic Friendships in an Age of Loneliness
Mackenzie Worthing - Mar 31, 2020
There is a loneliness epidemic in our world today. In a time when we are more connected than ever, more and more people seem to be suffering from isolation. So many have lost the ability to form friendships that last. People may have friends at work or friends they go out with, but many don’t have a friend they can call in times of trouble or of joy. Not having friends around who can share a vulnerable conversation can make people feel even lonelier. -
Getting to Know Saint Catherine de Ricci, a Perfect Lenten Companion
Kimberly Timmerman - Feb 20, 2020
Perhaps lesser known among the saints, Saint Catherine de Ricci is a saint of greatness. Lent is the perfect time to take a look at her great example of sacrificial love and young leadership. -
Here’s Why You Should Add the Seven Joys and Sorrows of St. Joseph to Your List of Devotions
Hannah Crites - Feb 4, 2020
St. Joseph's virtue and faith is one that we ought to imitate. But in order to do that, we have to know him and his life. In the beautiful, lesser-known devotion of the Seven Sorrows and Joys of St. Joseph, which come from Sacred Scripture, we dive into the details, emotions, and faith of this silent Gospel figure. -
Inviting Friends to Mass Might Just Be the Nudge They Need to Explore the Catholic Faith
Kimberly Timmerman - Jan 28, 2020
When I was a freshman in college, an Orthodox Jew, and his two Chaldean Catholic friends, invited me to Mass. I am confident their simple invitation opened the door to my reversion back into the Church and provided a model worth following.
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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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