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The Ultimate List of The Catholic Shrines in the USA
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jan 21, 2016
What is a Catholic shrine? A Catholic shrine is a church or other sacred place which has the approval of the local bishop and which is visited by the faithful as pilgrims (Canon 1230). While sometimes it can be a burial place of a saint or Marian apparition, more commonly it is erected as a center for specific devotion. "What Catholic Shrines are near me?" You can find a full listing of all shrines within the United States here, but we've selected the most... -
5 Myths of the Life of Mary Magdalene
John Kubasak - Dec 10, 2015
St. Mary Magdalene has the distinction of being one of Jesus' most faithful disciples. She stood at the foot of the cross (Matt 27:56, John 19:25) and she was the first to see the resurrected Lord on Easter Sunday (Matt 28:5-10, Mark 16:9, John 20:14-16). St. Luke has her among the first women to anoint the body of Jesus on Easter Sunday (24:10). For such an important figure in the days of the apostles, she’s a very misunderstood figure. Some misunderstandings are relatively... -
Why Do Catholics Believe in the Immaculate Conception?
Sara and Justin Kraft - Dec 8, 2015
We celebrate a beautiful and important feastday this week, in the middle of Advent. December 8 marks the “Feast of the Immaculate Conception” in the Catholic Church. The Church uses the word “Feast” to describe a day of commemoration in which we remember and ponder events of particular significance in salvation history. The teaching of the Immaculate Conception is so fundamental that the Feast has been raised to a Holy Day of Obligation, meaning the truth is so... -
14 Of The Most Powerful Peace Quotes From St Teresa Of Avila
Maureen Dillon - Nov 17, 2015
With the political volitility in the US, Christian persecutions in the Middle East and natural disaters throughout the world, it can be challenging to continue to hope for peace in the world--the peace of Christ, the Prince of Peace. As Christians, we accept that we live in a fallen world and the cross is a reality. We accept that suffering and death are part of this journey, but that the ultimate reality is the Resurrection. We also accept that peace begins in our own hearts, our own... -
11 Awesome November Saints That You Really Can’t Miss
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 11, 2015
November is a fantastic month for devotees of several well-known saints in our Catholic tradition. Even for the recent convert or interested skeptic who wants to learn more about the lives of these incredible diverse people who eventually became canonized, this list (while not comprehensive) provides a fantastic foundation for further reflection. These men and women are certain to both inspire and encourage us on our faith journeys, and we can strive to imitate their virtues that led them... -
14 Of The Most Inspiring Quotes from St. Faustina’s Diary
Sara and Justin Kraft - Nov 3, 2015
St. Faustina was born in 1905. Through her and her diary, Jesus communicates to the world the message of His Divine Mercy. Not only have we been blessed with the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Divine Mercy Novena, but here are the 14 most inspiring quotes from the St Faustina Diary. -
12 Amazing Quotes from Saint John Paul II
Maureen Dillon - Oct 22, 2015
During his life and his pontificate, Pope John Paul II reached many, both Catholic and non-Catholic, with the depth of his insight into the human spirit. Today, on the feast of the great, modern saint, here is a list of 12 amazing quotes from Saint John Paul II that will move, encourage, and challenge you. Enjoy! -
Here Are 6 Of The Most Inspiring American Women Saints
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 14, 2015
Throughout history, many women have left behind notable legacies that eventually end up in history textbooks. But many of the most heroic women, steeped in virtue, remain unknown by the general population and even perhaps on the periphery in the minds of faithful Catholics. These six American women saints all carried a torch of charity in their hearts that was translated into educating the oppressed and minority groups, caring for the sick and dying, and establishing places of prayer... -
How to Pray to Saints: Here Are Some Tips
Sara and Justin Kraft - Oct 8, 2015
The Catholic teaching regarding the saints is often incorrectly interpreted as a stumbling block to friendship with Christ. Many view the saints as intruders. It is believed that the saints somehow stand between Christ and the believer. The real question at issue is whether one can come to know Christ more perfectly through the saints or without them. The resounding answer is that the saints play a pivotal role in our coming to know Christ because they always stand beside Him showing... -
4 Inspiring October Catholic Saints You Absolutely Must Know
Anne Stricherz - Oct 1, 2015
It may still be ordinary time, but I like to think the month of October is an extraordinary time in the Catholic Church. Not only is it Respect for Life Month, it is also the month of the Rosary—two traditions that reflect the beauty and distinctiveness of Catholic Christianity. And so do the lives of the Saints. In “The Catholicity of the Church” Avery Dulles states “Hardly any practice is so distinctively Catholic as the cult of saints.” This month,... -
The Meaning Behind the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 6, 2015
The term chaplet refers to a string of beads or the beads comprising the 5 decades of a rosary. In this manner chaplets have long served to aid Christians in the counting of prayers and the practice of devotions. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a popular devotion which was promoted by Saint Maria Faustina Kowolska, a polish nun who lived from 1905-1938. The words of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy were given to Saint Faustina in a vision which occurred in September of 1935. -
Angels: Visible and Invisible
Anne Stricherz - Jul 30, 2015
Though many were unenthusiastic about the changes to the translations of the Mass responses in 2011, I found that they served as an invitation to listen more intentionally to what we pray and profess. It gave me pause to consider what I truly believe. For example "visible and invisible." Though we once said “things seen and unseen” “visible and invisible” was so much more clear to me. I truly prayed with these words. I discovered that my heart found joy in professing my... -
An Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality: Part 2
John Kubasak - Jul 27, 2015
In part one, we covered the first half of the pillars of Ignatian spirituality—and how they apply not just to Jesuits but our everyday lives. Now we'll take a look at the second half and consider, again, how they inform our spiritual habits and development. -
An Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality: Part 1
John Kubasak - Jul 16, 2015
In times of great crisis, God blesses His Church with great saints and religious orders. This was true in the first few centuries of the Church, in the present day, and no less true in the 16th century. The Protestant Reformation split continental Europe along Protestant and Catholic lines. Wars abounded, mixing political and religious motives. King Henry VIII of England officially severed ties with the Vatican in 1534, after Parliament gave him the title of Supreme Head... -
The Top 3 Quotes from St. Paul
W. P. Bennett - Jul 9, 2015
On the road to Damascus en route to persecute more followers of Jesus Christ, Saul experienced the Lord Jesus Christ in an event that would change the course of world history. This zealous Jewish persecutor of Christians would change his name to Paul and almost immediately become the greatest evangelizer of a faith he had previously sought vigorously to wipe out. But what we often forget as we study St. Paul is that, in addition to being the prototypical evangelizer, is also one of...
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Download our FREE e-Book and go on a virtual tour of the many beautiful shrines in the United States of America. Here’s what you get: • Detailed description of each shrine with map divided by state • Interesting facts, history, and trivia surrounding each shrine • Beautiful images of each sacred location
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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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