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Get to Know the Real St. Nicholas
Sara and Justin Kraft - Dec 5, 2019
Most of us know and love the popular Christmas song “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,” but here’s some more information on the REAL “jolly old St. Nicholas.” This saint’s legends over the years morphed into who we k... -
Here Are Some Great Scripture Verses To Help You Fight Despair
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 7, 2019
Whether or not despair is an emotion to move through or an actual sin, we can turn to Scripture for a renewal of hope and strength during life’s hardships. Here are five that have been very powerful for me. -
How to Make it to Weekday Mass (Even With a Crazy Busy Schedule)
Sara and Justin Kraft - Nov 5, 2019
As Catholics, we have a unique opportunity to attend Mass, not just on Sundays, but throughout the week as well. Obviously, schedules, work commitments, and family life can make it difficult at times to make it to daily Mass even just once a we... -
John Paul II’s Enduring Legacy of Faith in a Secular Age
Gillian Weyant - Oct 22, 2019
During the month of October, we commemorate the feast of one of the greatest saints of our time: Pope St. John Paul II. It may be said that John Paul II changed the face of modern-day Catholicism while still devotedly upholding the permanent an... -
How to Pray the Rosary Everyday
Sara and Justin Kraft - Oct 8, 2019
The rosary was a prayer that eluded both Justin and I for many years. Neither of us grew up praying it, and it was so hard every time we had tried to pray it. So in the early years of our marriage, it was just something we didn’t eve... -
Sunday Gospel Reflection for October 6
Cora Evans - Oct 6, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ work, The Refugee from Heaven, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel reading Luke 17:5-10. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection for September 22
Cora Evans - Sep 22, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ work, The Refugee from Heaven, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel reading Luke 16:1-13. -
Having Difficulty in Prayer? Try Praying with Sacred Art
W. P. Bennett - Sep 19, 2019
Prayer can be tough. In addition to finding the time to actually pray, what we do with that time can be hard to figure out. Some people pray the rosary, some read spiritual books or other writings. But others often are at a loss of what to do during ... -
Here’s What You Need to Know to Start Practicing the Five First Saturdays Devotion
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 29, 2019
As Catholics we have our own vocabulary. We hear people talking about “devotions” and we may not even really understand what that means. So what is a devotion? They begin to flow out from deep within and harmonize our thoughts and ac... -
Why We Need to Make the First Friday Devotion a Common Catholic Practice Again
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 20, 2019
One of the promises Jesus made to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque for those who honor his Sacred Heart is giving those who practice this devotion "all the graces necessary in their state of life." Couldn't we all use more of God's grace ... -
Inspiring Books Every Catholic Should Read
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 30, 2019
Every practicing Christian knows how important it is to read Holy Scripture on a regular basis. But, other than the Bible, what are the basic building blocks to a healthy and thriving faith? Check out this list for some great reading suggestions. -
5 Reasons You Should Go To Adoration (If You Don’t Already)
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 25, 2019
Regardless of how or when you decide to visit Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, the key is to simply begin somewhere. It doesn’t have to be entire Holy Hour right away, but start with ten or fifteen minutes and build the habit on a weekly or mont... -
Why Leisure is a Necessity, Not a Luxury
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 16, 2019
Those who understand and utilize the order of right recreation as leisure are the ones who remind us to stop doing and start looking, to pause long enough to enjoy this life we’ve been given, and to know that God is moving in and through us eve... -
Sunday Gospel Reflection July 14
Cora Evans - Jul 14, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ private revelations found in her book, The Refugee from Heaven, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel passage Luke 10:25-37. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection July 7
Cora Evans - Jul 7, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ private revelations found in her writings, Gems: Knowing Christ in Light of Modern Wisdom, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel passage Luke 10:1-12, 17-20.
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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.
Letter Lessons
The newest addition to The Cora Evans Library. “If any man would come after Me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily, and follow Me” (Lk 9:23). Being a Catholic Christian is a call to action. Our God is not passive or indifferent or lukewarm. He is active, involved, and on fire. And He is vying with the devil for your soul. Following Jesus takes perseverance, self-denial, trust, and total commitment. This is not a book about Jesus; it’s about you and how you open yourself to Him in ways you’ve never even considered.”
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.
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