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Thy Will Be Done: St. Joseph & Preparing For a Happy Death
Sara and Justin Kraft - Nov 5, 2021
As the end of the year of Saint Joseph approaches, it seems natural to reflect on the end of the life of Saint Joseph. One of Joseph’s most common titles is “Patron of the dying”. It is often said that Saint Joseph is the Patron of a happy death because he died surrounded by Jesus and Mary. However, Saint Joseph’s life has many lessons to teach us about how to prepare for a happy death. -
That We Might Live with Him: The Theological Virtues
Mackenzie Worthing - Oct 28, 2021
The theological virtues are the foundation of the Christian life that prepare us "that we might live with him" as St. Paul says. -
A Chain of Thought: 4 Quotes on the Rosary from Cora Evans
John Kubasak - Oct 5, 2021
Among the publications of Cora Evans’ writings, Gems provides insights into the intricacies of the Catholic faith. These come from Cora’s life of prayer, mystical experiences, and deep relationship with Christ. Cora had many reflections on the rosary, that John Kubasak hopes will result in a deeper devotion to this wonderful prayer. -
How Different Titles of Mary Can Fuel Our Devotion
Hannah Crites - Sep 30, 2021
Queen of Heaven, Virgin Mary, Madonna, Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of God, Immaculate Conception. There are so many names that we as Catholics use to address the mother of Jesus. Out of these, we can be inspired to grow in devotion and love with her. -
5 Ways to Better Enter Into the Mass
Josh Florence - Sep 23, 2021
We receive a gift each time we are present for Mass- the source and summit of the Catholic faith. With that being said, it’s good to be as ready as possible to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist. Josh Florence reflects on 5 simple ways to prepare ourselves for Mass. -
How the Season of Fall Can Inspire Our Prayer
Rachel Forton - Sep 21, 2021
In many ways, this tension between bounty and death is reminiscent of the spiritual life. We thank God for His many gifts and at the same time, we are asked to let go of all that is no longer for us.That is the invitation of fall-inspired prayer – to find Jesus within and let His life inspire ours. -
From Death to Life: The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
Fr. Mike Liledahl - Sep 14, 2021
By death Christ conquered death. The Cross is central to the Christian life, but why do we celebrate it in September? Fr. Michael reflects on the history and meaning of this great feast. -
Celebrating the Nativity of Mary: Her Life, Vocation, and Fiat
Gillian Weyant - Sep 8, 2021
On the eighth of September, the Catholic Church celebrates one of the most well-known feasts of the liturgical year: the feast of the Nativity of Mary, the Mother of God. This feast provides us with a wonderful opportunity to consider the meaning of Mary’s life. While we can consider the feast in terms of the event of Mary’s birth in and of itself, we can also take this opportunity to think about the meaning of Mary’s life, of her vocation, and ultimately of her... -
How do we make our home a place, another Bethany, where Jesus is welcome?
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 29, 2021
Sara and Justin Kraft reflect on Luke 10:38-42 and how we can invite Jesus to be our friend, always welcome in our homes. -
Cultivating the Virtue of Hospitality
Mackenzie Worthing - Jul 27, 2021
Hospitality is not merely the invitation to come over to your home or to an event you are hosting, but hospitality is a virtue modeled throughout the Sacred Scriptures that we are called to implement and imitate in our own lives. -
How to Keep the Sabbath Holy Through Rest, Prayer, and Leisure
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 20, 2021
Jeannie Ewing writes on how to incorporate rest, prayer, and leisure into the celebration of the Sabbath day. -
7 Bible Verses You Should Commit to Memory
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 13, 2021
Sara and Justin Kraft reflect on how memorizing Scripture allows us to keep the truth ever present in our mind and suggest 7 verses to begin memorizing Scripture. -
Prepare the Way of the Lord: Life Lessons from St. John the Baptist
Gillian Weyant - Jun 24, 2021
Gillian Weyant reflects on the birth and life of St. John the Baptist. Although at first it can seem unattainable and difficult to learn from, if we look more closesly we can see that there is always the opportunity to live according to the will of God and to seek to live out our own vocations to the best of our ability. St. John the Baptist, pray for us! -
St. Joseph & My Dad
Hannah Crites - Jun 17, 2021
Hannah Crites reflects on the titles of St. Joseph, recalls moments from her relationship with her dad, and shares nuggets on the meaning of true fatherhood. -
All About Icons
Gillian Weyant - May 13, 2021
Gillian Weyant discusses the history, purpose, and symbolism of icons as sacred images written for prayer and devotion.
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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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