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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...
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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...
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5 Powerful Books to Read this Summer
Oakleigh Stavish - Jul 17, 2018
These works among others like them are outstanding resources for deepening one’s spiritual life and knowledge of the faith. However, my own spiritual life and journey towards God have been aided in a particular way by great...
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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.
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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...
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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!
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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.
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Powerful Saint Quotes That Celebrate Mary
Nick Eden - May 29, 2018
As the month of May draws to a close, let's look at some quotes from the saints on Our Mother Mary in honor of her month of May.
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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.
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The Best Books for Greater Devotion to Mary
Maureen Dillon - May 3, 2018
May is traditionally celebrated as a month dedicated to Our Lady. Here are 5 great books to help you develope a deeper relationship with your Holy Mother.
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Is this Beautiful Form of Prayer in Your Life?
Maureen Dillon - Apr 17, 2018
The term "Novena" is derived from the Latin word for "nine" ("novem") and it signifies a traditional devotion of praying a single prayer or selection of prayers for a period of nine days or, sometimes, even nine weeks....
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Pray for a Humble Spirit and Contrite Heart This Lent
Jeannie Ewing - Mar 1, 2018
We are all broken in different ways. It takes great humility to admit our sin, turn away from it, and follow God instead. Adopt the words of His endless mercy: “contrite heart,” “patience,” “healing,” and “grace.”...
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How to Have a More Fruitful Hour of Adoration
John Kubasak - Feb 27, 2018
In the presence of the divine love, our only response can be worship. Receiving the Eucharist at Mass “only reaches its true depths when it is supported and surrounded by adoration” (Joseph Ratzinger). Here are some ways we...
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The Importance of Penance and What It Is
Mary M. Dillon - Feb 20, 2018
Throughout the history of the Church, Lent has been associated with the practice of penance through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, but why are we required to do these things?
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Have a Better Prayer Life Today with These Tips
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 1, 2018
When faith is new or young, we receive many consolations and spiritual signs from God. He delights us in His sweetness in order to draw us nearer to Him. This springtime builds a habit of prayer, because inevitably, the...
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Gems
The reflections of Cora Evans included in Gems reveal many new details about Catholic truths, deeper knowledge of theological truths, and new light and evidence to the deposit of faith, especially regarding the humanity of Christ, the Holy Eucharist and the indwelling of Christ.
Sparks from His Heart
Ever wonder why Jesus said, “I come to cast a fire on the earth”? His next words—“how I wish it were ignited”—suggest a certain impatience. For over 50 years, Jesuit priest, Fr. Frank, preached on the syndicated “Catholic Quarter Hour” radio program. He selected his favorite talks to be published in this book, Sparks from His Heart.
Selected Writings of Cora Evans
In 1945 Cora Evans set out to write of her mystical experiences under the direction of a renowned Jesuit priest. Selected Writings is comprised of excerpts from her diaries, letters, meditations, and books, and is designed to meet worldwide demand for more information about Cora Evans.
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