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This is Why Jesus Was Baptized
John Kubasak - Oct 31, 2017
John the Baptist exhorted all who came to him to repent. So why would the divine, sinless Son of God come to him to be baptized? John protested, but Jesus said it was “to fulfill all righteousness.” -
Everything You Need to Know about Excommunication
W. P. Bennett - Aug 29, 2017
Excommunication is always described as being medicinal. It is a way in which the Church helps us to realize that our sins have real consequences and then welcoming us back into communion. -
Learn About the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Part 4
Charles Kaupke - Jun 29, 2017
In this fourth and final post on the fruits of the Holy Spirit, we will look at modesty, self-control and chastity. -
Learn About the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Part 3
Charles Kaupke - Jun 20, 2017
In this third post on the fruits of the Holy Spirit, we will be looking at generosity, gentleness and faithfulness. -
Learn About the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Part 2
Charles Kaupke - Jun 5, 2017
Patience, kindness, and goodness are not words used only in reference to etiquette or agreeableness, they are gifts we receive from the Holy Spirit that allow us to love and serve God, and attain true happiness. Through patience we have peace, through kindness, love, and through goodness, union with God. -
Learn About the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Charles Kaupke - Jun 1, 2017
One of the most pivotal moments in all of Church history is the day of Pentecost. Known as the “birthday of the Church,” Pentecost occurred fifty days after Christ’s Resurrection. While the Twelve Apostles were gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit descended upon them in the form of tongues of fire. This gift of God’s Spirit gave the Apostles the courage, wisdom and unity to proclaim the Gospel to the entire world. From that day to today, and indeed... -
How to Understand the Role of the Holy Spirit
John Kubasak - May 30, 2017
The Holy Spirit guides us in the path to salvation, is involved in our spiritual life, and figures heavily in our prayer life. And regardless of our openness to the Spirit, the Father burns to send Him. Jesus implores us to ask, seek, and knock; the Father waits for us, to “give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him” (Luke 11:13). -
5 Greatest Titles of the Incredible St. Joseph
Maureen Dillon - Mar 21, 2017
This past weekend on March 19 the Church celebrated the great feast of St. Joseph. There is so much to learn about this saint and from this saint in spite of what little actual "history" we have about him. Tradition has given rise to some beautiful titles for St. Joseph that can help us get to know this saint better and begin to model ourselves after his holiness. -
What Should You Really Know About Sundays in Lent?
Vincent Terreri - Mar 7, 2017
There is some debate among Catholics of the Roman Rite, at least, regarding whether or not we should carry out our Lenten penance on the Sundays of Lent. Partisans coming down on either side of the question seem to have strong arguments. Here is a review of the ancient tradition of the Church, both East and West, will reveal a resolution, or at least raise some questions that will guide us in making our decisions about how we should live out our Lenten season. -
All the Answers To Your Questions About Demons
W. P. Bennett - Jan 31, 2017
Demons are back in the Catholic news. Really, they never left, as there seems to be a fascination with demons and demonic forces such that parish talks about them draw hundreds of people who normally would not attend. The topic seems to one of the few aspects of Catholicism that draws the attention of Hollywood as every couple years some big budget movie comes about a person suffering from demonic possession. But what brings demons back into the news now is the recent death of... -
How To Teach Children the True Meaning of Christmas
Sara and Justin Kraft - Dec 21, 2016
In today’s culture, especially as a parent, it is easy to concentrate on the commercial aspect of the Christmas season instead of the spiritual reason for the season. For the past three months, our four year old has been asking how soon it will be Christmas (and how soon he can open his gifts!) Here are eight ways you can focus on the true reason for the season. -
The 7 Most Beautiful Ancient Christian Symbols and Their Meanings
W. P. Bennett - Dec 1, 2016
From animals that were used to represent key doctrines to Greek letters, Christian symbols have been around since the beginning of Christianity. The reasons for these acient Christian symbols are varied—sometimes symbols were used to secretly communicate because of Christian persecution, sometimes they were used simply to convey something in shorthand, and other times the religious symbol was an easier way to understand the doctrine itself. But regardless of the reasons for the... -
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... -
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...
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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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