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El Chimayo: Visiting a Holy Place
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 23, 2019
There seems to be something in the human heart which calls us to return to the location of momentous events to better recall the meaning of these events. It is this impulse that has led to the Catholic practice of Pilgrimage. -
Why is the Seal of Confession so Important?
W. P. Bennett - Jul 18, 2019
Why is it that priests should not reveal what they heard in the confessional? What happens if a priest does reveal anything from the confessional? In this article I’ll try to address all of these issues as well as give a few examples of priest-martyrs who died rather than reveal what was heard in the confessional. -
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 every day. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection July 14
Marketing Marketing - 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. -
What Are Some of the Different Rites that Make Up the Catholic Church?
W. P. Bennett - Jul 11, 2019
If somebody asks us if we are Catholic we say yes, it is generally assumed, at least in the West, that we are Roman Catholic. In fact, it can be very difficult to find a Catholic Church that is not a Roman (also called Latin) Rite in the United States. However, other types of Catholic Churches do exist. -
7 Perfect Gifts for a Catholic Wedding
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 9, 2019
Wedding season is upon us. While buying from the wedding registry can be fun, we also enjoy giving Catholic gifts the couple may not have even thought to register for. Here are seven perfect gifts for a Catholic wedding. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection July 7
Marketing Marketing - 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. -
Get to Know America’s Only Catholic Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Hannah Crites - Jul 4, 2019
There are several lesser known figures, including Charles Carroll, the sole Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence who left his mark on religious liberty in our country. -
J.R.R. Tolkien and his Catholic Imagination
Gillian Weyant - Jul 2, 2019
Reading literature written by Catholic authors often offers deeper portrayals of many aspects of our faith, whether explicitly or symbolically. One Catholic author who has recently reentered the conversation is J.R.R. Tolkien, owing to the recent film Tolkien, a biographical drama about his life. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection
Marketing Marketing - Jun 30, 2019
If we truly believe we are children of God, shouldn't we live our lives with loyalty and devotion to our Father? -
Open Yourself Up to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
John Kubasak - Jun 28, 2019
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is filled with richness and beauty; it carries promises; it draws us deeper into the mystery of the divine love of God. Loving the Sacred Heart is simply a way of loving Jesus. -
The True Good of the Body: A (Very Basic) Theology of the Body Primer
Mackenzie Worthing - Jun 25, 2019
Man’s body is distinct from the rest of physical creation because it was created in unity with man’s soul. Man is not like the other creatures. He is not like the angels because the angels do not have bodies, and he is not like the other creatures because he has a rational soul. -
A Time to Laugh and a Time to Weep
Jeannie Ewing - Jun 20, 2019
ONLY FIVE YEARS AGO, I had never heard of Servant of God Cora Evans, nor of her mystical writings. I was a mom to two girls, one an infant who was born with a rare genetic condition called Apert syndrome. And I was drowning. -
The Oldest Catholic Churches in America
Kimberly Timmerman - Jun 18, 2019
The countdown below shows the five oldest Catholic Churches in America (Continental United States) that have stood strong amidst the destructive forces of war, natural disaster, and persecution. -
Tony, Tony Come Around: The Life of St. Anthony of Padua
Hannah Crites - Jun 13, 2019
Perhaps one of the most famous Catholic clichés is St. Anthony of Padua’s patronage of lost things. Did you lose your keys? You better get on your knees and start praying to St. Anthony.
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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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