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Here are the Top Ten Blogs from 2018!
Hannah Crites - Jan 1, 2019
Now that the New Year has begun, let's take a look back at the most popular blog posts of 2018! -
Here is the Incredible History of the Nativity Scene
Gillian Weyant - Dec 13, 2018
For hundreds of years around Christmastime, the Nativity scene has graced homes, churches and other sites throughout the world. Although it is now a familiar sight, and one that is already beloved by many, the sight of a Nativity scene can constantly give us new opportunities throughout Advent and the Christmas season to reflect on the deeper truths and mysteries contained in the simple scene. -
What is Purgatory and Why Does it Matter?
John Kubasak - Nov 15, 2018
We honor and pray for the Holy Souls every year on November 2nd. Those in Purgatory are just as much a part of the Church as we are, and we’re certainly not limited to praying for them one day a year. But in this special month, the Church calls our attention toward the holy souls in Purgatory. There are many ways to pray for the holy souls, as well as some special ways unique to the month of November. Before we get started with how to pray for them, let’s get... -
The Most Amazing Facts about Fatima and Family Holiness
Sara and Justin Kraft - Oct 11, 2018
It is especially good to pray the rosary together as a family. Praying the rosary together daily is an amazing practice that will create family bonds that will last a lifetime. Additionally, it will teach our children how to pray and how to love Mary from a young age. Ultimately, the message of Fatima is for families to live the faith in imitation of the Holy Family. -
His Way of Love is Silence and He Speaks to the Quiet Soul
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 9, 2018
As we continue the journey through Cora Evans' new release, Letter Lessons, she presents God's majesty in a whole new light, challenging us to see His presence in our daily lives. “Silence must never be forgotten; benediction is silence; His path is silence; His way of love is silence; and He speaks to the quiet soul (see Sir 25:17, 32:9; Is 30:15).” – Cora Evans, Second Letter Lesson -
The Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Oakleigh Stavish - Sep 27, 2018
On September 29th, the Church celebrates the feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. This feast originally celebrated only St. Michael, and was even a holy day of obligation in the middle ages. In some countries, the feast of St. Michael was known as “Michaelmas,” a term frequently encountered in old English novels such as those by Austen and Dickens. Michaelmas was also an important day in the fiscal year in several countries including England. Before the institution... -
Praying the Liturgy of the Hours
W. P. Bennett - Sep 20, 2018
The scenes are plentiful in movies, especially after 9/11 and the proliferation of the depiction of Muslims in movies. The loud “call to prayer” streams forth from the loudspeakers of a mosque and the devout Muslims stop what they are doing and begin their prescribed prayers. It has become a hallmark of Islam, especially the knowledge of Islam in the mainstream culture. But predating this is the tradition of Christians and Jews praying at prescribed times, dropping their work to pray... -
Why Dorothy Day is a Servant of God
Sara and Justin Kraft - Sep 18, 2018
Dorothy Day has been called a saint for modern times. Perhaps, this is because she first tried to live the ideals of the modern world only to discover that the promises of modern secularism are not the solution to suffering or the key to finding happiness. -
Experience More Joy with A Little more Silence at Mass
W. P. Bennett - Aug 30, 2018
“When we retreat from the noise of the world in silence, we gain a new perspective on the world. To retreat into silence is to come to know ourselves, to know our dignity.” Cardinal Sarah. Perhaps we can expereience more joy with a little more silence at Mass. -
Learn How to Do Your Own Spiritual Retreats
Charles Kaupke - Jul 24, 2018
The great news is that the decision to take a retreat doesn’t need to be simply another item on your To-Do list. You literally can construct a retreat of your own making! A do-it-yourself retreat might seem like an impossible task, but with a little creativity and determination, you can craft a weekend that meets your spiritual needs and is conducive to your schedule. -
Unlock the Power of Lectio Divina
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 19, 2018
In the past series of blogs, you have been introduced to the “Lectio Divina” or divine reading method of prayer. The goal of this post is to provide you with tips to help you unlock the power of Lectio and provide an example you can follow. -
Lectio Divina Part 3: Commit to God in Prayer
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 12, 2018
In this part 3 of our series on Lectio Divina, Jeannie Ewing takes us on a journey of how she enters into prayer using the Lectio Divina practice. -
Lectio Divina Part 2: Pray with the Word of God
Charles Kaupke - Jun 28, 2018
In this second part of our look at Lectio Divina, we will go through the practice step-by-step using a particular passage of Scripture. This example should provide readers with a good reference point for Lectio Divina, and encourage the practice of individual use of Lectio Divina. -
An Introduction To Praying The Scriptures With Lectio Divina
John Kubasak - Jun 21, 2018
In this Part 1 of 4 series on Lectio Divina, learn what lectio divina is, how it works, and where it comes from. This devotional can be a great addition to your daily prayer life and scritpure reading process. -
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.
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Grow Closer to Christ
- 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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