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The Most Amazing Facts About Our Lady of Fatima
W. P. Bennett - May 9, 2017
In May of 1917, deep into World War I, three little children in rural Portugal claimed to have seen a vision of Mary, the Mother of God. We are now about to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of an event that Saint Pope John Paul II has credited with saving his life, as well as the upcoming canonization of two of the children. Here are 20 things you should know about Our Lady of Fatima. -
Do You Know About the Amazing Life of This Great Mystic Saint?
Charles Kaupke - Apr 20, 2017
Of all the devotions that have been developed in the Catholic Church over the centuries, there are very few that have received such strong recommendations from so many popes as the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. For this devotion we can thank Saint Louis Marie de Montfort, whose feast day we celebrate on April 28. In examining Saint Louis’ life, we can see that his experiences were a great source of the richness of his spirituality. Louis’ emphasis on Mary was not meant to... -
Find Out the True Story of This Amazing Woman Here
Charles Kaupke - Apr 4, 2017
The Catholic Church is called “Catholic” because she is universal - unchanging in every time and circumstance. She encompasses the whole world, the entire human race, and nowhere is this more evident when we consider that the roster of saints includes all sorts of people: popes, nuns, married and single, kings and queens, paupers, teachers, monks. One beautiful example of a woman who achieved great holiness through living out her vocation to the Sacrament of Matrimony is Blessed Anna... -
What Do You Know About the Inspiring Life of St. Gemma Galgani?
John Kubasak - Mar 28, 2017
There was nothing exteriorly extraordinary about her, but upon the publishing of her writings after her death, the world came to know St. Gemma Galgani as an extraordinary woman. She wanted to join a religious order, but her poor health prevented her. People that knew her were shocked to learn that the kind, quiet girl they knew was also a mystic and stigmatist. If you need inspiration for your daily spiritual life, let St. Gemma be your model. Like her, we ought to "feel it impossible to live"... -
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. -
Have You Read About the Amazing Life of St. John of the Cross?
Anne Stricherz - Mar 14, 2017
One of the great mystical doctors of the Church, St. John of the Cross was born in Spain on June 24, 1541. His feast day December 14, is also the day of his death, or, entry into eternal life. In his lifetime of just 49 years, this saint became a great reformer, mystic-poet, and theologian-priest. Indeed he lived up to his name “of the Cross” with heroic sanctity. But what can a life like his offer most Catholics today? Is it realistic to believe that a Carmelite priest who made... -
Read the Amazing Story of the Life of Joan of Arc
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 7, 2017
Among St. Joan of Arc’s most often quoted words are, “I am not afraid. I was born to do this!” Indeed, this summarizes the brave young woman’s "fiat" in response to the divine call she received at the age of 13. Many of the greatest and most beloved saints were poor, uneducated, and simple. Joan was no different. Her simple piety allowed her to clearly see and hear God’s mission for her life, which was presented to her by three heavenly... -
The Most Complete List of Benedictine Mystics
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 2, 2017
Whether consecrated religious, lay oblates, or monks and hermits, each of these men and women offers a portrait of sanctity that is reflected in their deep-rooted mystical spirituality. Though many of them are lauded in New Age communities, what attracts people to them is their holy way of encountering God – with such intimacy and a supernatural union that far supersedes any sort of human connection available to us. What we can glean from the Benedictine mystics is the fusion of the... -
This Is the Most Complete List of Marian Apparitions
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 15, 2016
Always as our Lady, our Mother and our Savior's mother, Mary has appeared as apparitions under many titles to many diverse peoples in different periods of history. She suffered a sword piercing her heart as she watched her son's Passion and Death, and she is constantly alert to even our smallest sufferings. Our Blessed Mother comes to us when we need her most, with a message and guidance specific to the problems and suffering at hand. Here is a list of 40 beautiful stories of Marian... -
Everything You Need To Know About Our Lady of Guadalupe
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 7, 2016
The title of Mary under Our Lady of Guadalupe is a familiar and beloved one in the Americas and throughout the world. Most are aware of at least the image of Our Lady, but the revelation and miracles surrounding the image are unknown to many. Read on to discover the mysteries of St. Juan Diego's famous tilma and be inspired by the incredible beauty of God's works. -
What is the Amazing True Story of Santa Claus?
Sara and Justin Kraft - Nov 30, 2016
St. Nicholas was born during the third century. His parents were wealthy, and raised him to be a Christian. He used his entire inheritance to assist those as Christ would – the needy, the sick, and the suffering. St. Nicholas became Bishop of Myra while a young man and was known for his generosity to those in need and his love for children. There are numerous legends surrounding St. Nicholas’ generosity. In the most famous, St. Nicholas heard that a person... -
The Greatest Quotes from the Amazing Padre Pio
Catherine Birri - Nov 17, 2016
The Saints provide nourishment for our souls. The lives they lived before us are paths we can follow to Christ. Padre Pio is a saint with innumerable insights on this road to Christ. One could spend days or weeks or even a lifetime soaking up the wisdom of Padre Pio. Here are ten quotes to enrich your spiritual life as we approach the beginning of the Advent season and the end of the Year of Mercy. -
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... -
11 of the most Inspiring Saints to Honor this November
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 14, 2016
Here are 11 of the most Inspiring Saints to Honor this November. Many of us falsely assume that sainthood is attainable only for the holiest of holy people—those who have been canonized and to whom documented miracles are directly attributed. In November, we remember all of the saints – those canonized and the myriad in Heaven who never will be. We, too, are among those called to sainthood. Each of our paths to sanctification is tailored to the journey we must take... -
The Extraordinary Life of St. Faustina
Gillian Weyant - Nov 10, 2016
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was born in 1905 in central Poland and was known from an early age for her obedience, prayerfulness and sympathy for those in need, as well as a profound love for the Holy Eucharist. She received a vision of Jesus as the “King of Divine Mercy,” clothed in white with red and white rays radiating from his heart, during which He asked her to paint an image of himself as he appeared, with the words “Jesus, I Trust in You” inscribed upon the...
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