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Why Catholics Should Fast Outside of Lent and How To Do It?
John Kubasak - Sep 4, 2018
There’s no question that non-lenten fasting has disappeared from American Catholic culture for the last fifty years. So here is why Catholics should consider fasting outside the season of Lent and some practical steps on how to do it. -
Experience More Joy with A Little more Silence at Mass
W. P. Bennett - Aug 30, 2018
“When we retreat from the noise of the world in silence, we gain a new perspective on the world. To retreat into silence is to come to know ourselves, to know our dignity.” Cardinal Sarah. Perhaps we can expereience more joy with a little more silence at Mass. -
Create Your Own Amazing Home Prayer Space with These Tips
Jeannie Ewing - Aug 28, 2018
Here are some ways that concept became a reality for us. I share them with you, because I believe that sacred space in our humble abodes is so vital to our spiritual wellbeing. In this modern era, we are fighting against the culture that is constantly dividing families and creating facades through technology for us to hide behind. It’s rare for children and parents to actually sit down in one room – at the same time – to even share a meal these days. -
This is Why I am Still Catholic, What about You?
Michael McDevitt - Aug 23, 2018
"Why I am still Catholic!" A statement that has been turned into a question that each of us need to contemplate and pray deeply about as we face difficult times within the Catholic church. We are not in it alone as we are united to the same Christ. This reflection from Michael McDevitt, a layperson, provides a unique and heartfelt perspective about why he still loves and embraces the Catholic faith. -
Helpful Back to School Tips for Catholic Families
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 21, 2018
The return of school naturally turns our attention to the value of education. However, education is not solely or even primarily the task of our local school district or catholic school. Here are some helpful back to school tips for your Catholic family. -
Celebrating Mary’s Feast Throughout the World
Gillian Weyant - Aug 16, 2018
Depending on where we are, the celebrations in Catholicism can differ. The celebration of feast days especially can be noticeably different across the world, so we may find traditions that are new to us but in fact have existed in that country for many years. It is especially noteworthy to think about how Mary, our Blessed Mother, is honored throughout the world. -
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 for some answers on the importance of finding rest. Then, we can reflect on how these principles apply to us and what we can do to incorporate more leisure into our daily lives. -
Discover the Roots of RCIA in the Church’s History
Charles Kaupke - Aug 9, 2018
The Catholic Church is a church of converts. Ever since Saint Peter preached the first homily on Pentecost Sunday, the Church has been attracting converts from every race, language, nation and culture. But how was initiation into the faith conducted prior to the promulgation of the modern RCIA process? What was it like to become a Christian in the earliest centuries of the Church’s life? And how is modern RCIA similar, and different, to the initiation process of the early Church? -
The Beauty and Importance of the Four Major Basilicas
Oakleigh Stavish - Aug 7, 2018
The Basilica of St. Mary Major is one of four churches designated “major basilicas,” all of which are located in Rome. Also formerly called “patriarchal basilicas,” each of these churches represents one of the major ecclesiastical provinces ruled in the past by a patriarch. Currently, they are called “Papal basilicas” and have an altar at which only the pope or a person designated by him can say mass. The principal four major basilicas are the Basilica of St.... -
6 Obscure Saints with Feast Days in August
John Kubasak - Aug 2, 2018
Here are a list of lesser-known saints with feast days in the month of August. -
The Importance of Reading and Understanding Papal Encyclicals
W. P. Bennett - Jul 31, 2018
By going through the different types of documents a pope can release we can begin to see what an encyclical actually is and than we can move into a little strategy for trying to read the encyclical. -
St. Mary MacKillop: The First Australian Saint
Gillian Weyant - Jul 26, 2018
On October 17, 2010, Mary MacKillop became the first ever native of Australia to be canonized by the Catholic Church. Her life was full of service to the poor or otherwise helpless, and throughout her years on earth she displayed a truly Christlike devotion to others. -
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 impossible task, but with a little creativity and determination, you can craft a weekend that meets your spiritual needs and is conducive to your schedule. -
Unlock the Power of Lectio Divina
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 19, 2018
In the past series of blogs, you have been introduced to the “Lectio Divina” or divine reading method of prayer. The goal of this post is to provide you with tips to help you unlock the power of Lectio and provide an example you can follow. -
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 books that are not explicitly religious in nature, but that consider important existential questions, expertly develop the moral lives of the characters, or draw the mind to contemplation of natural beauty and thereby to a contemplation of God. I have found that reading...
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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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