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This is Why I am Still Catholic, What about You?
Michael McDevitt - Aug 23, 2018
"Why I am still Catholic!" A statement that has been turned into a question that each of us need to contemplate and pray deeply about as we face difficult times within the Catholic church. We are not in it alone as we are united to the same Christ. This reflection from Michael McDevitt, a layperson, provides a unique and heartfelt perspective about why he still loves and embraces the Catholic faith. -
Why Taking Time to Rest Is Important for Us
Jeannie Ewing - Aug 14, 2018
How do we find that elusive “balance” our culture encourages? Or is there something more we can learn about the value of slowing down and allowing our bodies, minds, and souls to find rejuvenation? We can look to scripture for some answers on the importance of finding rest. Then, we can reflect on how these principles apply to us and what we can do to incorporate more leisure into our daily lives. -
My Top 5 Favorite US Catholic Shrines
Nick Eden - Jul 3, 2018
Our e-book the "Ultimate List of U.S. Catholic Shrines" is a great resource for those looking for books on shrines in the U.S. Here are my personal top five favorite U.S. shrines from our list! -
Tips To Help Your Prayer Life In The Summer
Jeannie Ewing - Jun 14, 2018
If you have a young family, you understand well how difficult it is to establish and maintain a regular prayer life, anyway. Despite the struggles, there are creative ways we can ensure that God remains at the center of all we are thinking, saying, and doing when we’re in the midst of collecting fun memories. Here are a few tips to get you started. -
Your Vocation: A Personal Calling From God
W. P. Bennett - Jun 12, 2018
These are the keys to properly discerning a vocation, be it marriage or religious life or the priesthood. May God bless you as you pursue your vocation or if you are living your vocation now, that you may live it in such a way to give glory to God! -
Invest In Your Faith With These Books For Teens
John Kubasak - Jun 5, 2018
Picking up some good books can greatly enrich your spiritual life and deepen your relationship with God. Check out these book recommendations for teens to add to your summer reading list. -
Ordinary Time: A Time to Grow in Faith
W. P. Bennett - May 24, 2018
Ordinary Time is not called ordinary because it is plain or uneventful. It is called Ordinary Time because it has a particular order to it. -
5 Kid’s Books Perfect for Celebrating Mary
Sara and Justin Kraft - May 15, 2018
Here are five books we find perfect to use to celebrate Mary’s month of May. -
Increase Your Joy in Your Work Day with These Prayers
Maureen Dillon - May 1, 2018
Today is the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. It can be challenging to view work as a blessing in our lives. It may be stressful. It often takes us away from spending time with our friends and family or other activities that we rather be doing. It can be difficult not to view work as a punishment from God for Adam and Eve's original sin. However, if we understand human nature and man's relationship with God and with creation rightly, the opportunity and ability to work is a great and... -
Be Inspired to Become a Great Saint Today
Mary M. Dillon - Apr 24, 2018
Sometimes a casual glance at the lives of the Saints can discourage us--make us feel as though sanctity is not something meant for us. We may feel that we are not naturally holy or pure and that must mean that we are not called to be Saints. But God calls all of us to sanctity. He calls all of us to relationship with him and to service of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Here is some inspiration from spiritual reading and the Saints to remind each of us that God desires to make us great... -
4 Beautiful Poems for You to Pray With
Maureen Dillon - Apr 19, 2018
Poetry and prayer share alot in common. The rhythms and imagery of the Psalms evoke a whole variety of emotions and express such natural human desire to describe and understand truth in the context of our own world and experiences. Some poetry is written intentionally as a prayer and some is written as such an honest observation of truth and beauty that for many readers it becomes prayful. Here are four of my favorite poems to pray with. -
Live More Deeply and Joyfully in the Resurrection Today
Jeannie Ewing - Apr 12, 2018
This is Part 2 of praying the Stations of the Resurrection. These are a traditional devotion for Catholics that “complement the Stations of the Cross.” While there is no formal method of praying these stations, they are intended to promote meditation for the devotee. We've included a related Scripture to each station, followed by a short meditation, and concluded with a prayer. We hope you benefit from this devotion. -
Experience the Joy of the Resurrection More Completely
Jeannie Ewing - Apr 10, 2018
Known also as the Via Lucis, the Stations of the Resurrection are a traditional devotion for Catholics that “complement the Stations of the Cross.”There is no formal method of praying these stations, though they are intended to promote meditation for the devotee. Typically, the format includes a related Scripture to each station, followed by a short meditation, and concluded with a prayer. -
Meditate on the Power and Beauty of God’s Mercy
Mary M. Dillon - Apr 5, 2018
This Sunday is Divine Mercy Sunday. Let us throw ourselves at Our Lords feet and receive His infinite mercy. Here are some beautiful quotes to help you meditate on the power and beauty of God's Divine Mercy toward his people. -
Live out the Joy of the Easter Season with These Quotes
Maureen Dillon - Apr 3, 2018
The Church has officially entered Eastertide. It is such a joyful experience to sing Alleluia in full voice at the Gospel. Our Lord has conquered death and a new Spring of hope has dawned. Here are some beautiful quotes for you to meditate on to increase your Easter Joy. Never forget. "we are the Easter people and hallelujah is our song." (St. John Paul II)
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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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