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Favorite Prayers to Jesus in the Eucharist
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 24, 2017
When we adore and receive Jesus in the Eucharist, He breaks all callousness that has built up around our hearts; He gives us hearts of flesh, not of stone. Here are five prayers that will draw you nearer to Him in a spiritual embrace. -
What is the Significance of Sacramentals?
W. P. Bennett - Oct 19, 2017
The similarity between the words "sacrament" and "sacramental" can be confusing. Learn the difference between them in today's post, and how you can begin to use sacramentals in your own home! -
This is the True Meaning of These Ancient Symbols
Oakleigh Stavish - Oct 17, 2017
Because it is impossible to draw or paint, the Trinity is often depicted symbolically. Simple symbols of this fundamental truth of faith make works of art profoundly more meaningful—if the viewer can pick them out! -
Do You Know the Amazing Story of This Beatified Mystic?
Gillian Weyant - Oct 12, 2017
Anne Catherine Emmerich, beatified in 2004 by Pope Saint John Paul II, was a German nun, mystic, and stigmatist. A woman of great piety and humility, she recorded visions and insights that enlighten our faith. -
These Saints of October Will Inspire You
Sara and Justin Kraft - Oct 10, 2017
October is full of great saints that can teach us many lessons. Here is a brief introduction to some of them. -
How Will You Celebrate Our Lady of the Rosary?
Charles Kaupke - Oct 5, 2017
The Rosary is a sort of “guided tour” of Jesus’ life, through the eyes of the person who knew Him the best—His mother. With each mystery, we ask Mary to obtain for us the grace of salvation, our own and others'. -
Rejoice on the Feast of the Guardian Angels
Mary M. Dillon - Oct 3, 2017
The role of the guardian angel is "to guide and to guard" and each can act "as a messenger of God's will to our minds." According to tradition, on October 2nd our Guardian Angels are not only honored but invoked as our helpers. -
What Do You Know about the Archangels?
Mary M. Dillon - Sep 28, 2017
Sacred Scripture reveals that angels account for a vast multitude that is beyond human estimation. The Word of God has identified only three angels by name: the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. -
5 Reasons to Know Scripture by Heart
John Kubasak - Sep 26, 2017
The Word of God was meant for our minds and hearts. When we memorize it, we make it a part of our innermost selves. -
What Makes the Gospel of Matthew Special?
Oakleigh Stavish - Sep 21, 2017
On this feast of St. Matthew the Evangelist, let us meditate on the beautiful truths and insights about our faith presented in the Gospel of Matthew and manifested in his life. -
These Are the Best Catholic Children’s Books
Sara and Justin Kraft - Sep 19, 2017
Books are great for helping form our children in the faith. Some of our favorite Catholic children’s books are below—consider getting them for your child’s next feast day or baptism anniversary gift! -
This is How We Honor the Cross of Christ
Charles Kaupke - Sep 14, 2017
The Catholic Church has always had a special veneration for the Cross on which Jesus died; for through this cross that He won our salvation. We honor the Cross on September 14 in the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. -
The Most Important Spiritual Lessons Dads Learn
John Kubasak - Sep 12, 2017
Dads have the unique opportunity to share a title that belongs to God: Father. In sharing a part of Himself, God opens up many lessons to dads. Here are five spiritual lessons that I’ve learned as a dad of two young children. -
Do You Know About These Marian Feast Days?
Jeannie Ewing - Sep 7, 2017
If there was ever a human who lived the essence of love, it was Our Lady. Leaning into the heart of Mary naturally and necessarily leads us to the heart of Jesus. -
These Faithful Saints Will Make Amazing Spiritual Guides
Anne Stricherz - Sep 5, 2017
As we bid farewell to the long days of summer, we usher in a new school year as well as other signs of Fall and in the month of September the feast days of many great saints. Here's what we can learn from them.
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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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