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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. -
Understanding the True Meaning of Freedom with John Paul II
John Kubasak - Jul 5, 2018
Even though it’s often perceived as a political topic, freedom reaches to the core of the human person. To understand St. John Paul II’s treatment of it, we have the starting point of his life as a young man, some foundational theological and philosophical principles, and the guides of his writings. -
My Top 5 Favorite US Catholic Shrines
Nick Eden - Jul 3, 2018
Our e-book the "Ultimate List of U.S. Catholic Shrines" is a great resource for those looking for books on shrines in the U.S. Here are my personal top five favorite U.S. shrines from our list! -
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 encourage the practice of individual use of Lectio Divina. -
Fulton Sheen’s Life and His Impact on the New Evangelization
Oakleigh Stavish - Jun 26, 2018
Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s lessons are timeless and shed light on our lives today. He was instrumental in the start of the New Evangelization and brought our Faith to others through modern means of communication. -
An Introduction To Praying The Scriptures With Lectio Divina
John Kubasak - Jun 21, 2018
In this Part 1 of 4 series on Lectio Divina, learn what lectio divina is, how it works, and where it comes from. This devotional can be a great addition to your daily prayer life and scritpure reading process. -
The History Of Relics And Why They Matter
Oakleigh Stavish - Jun 19, 2018
The early Church Fathers were unanimous in their approval of the veneration of relics. However, they were careful to note that the veneration of relics is not the worship that is due only to God, but a lesser form of honor. -
Tips To Help Your Prayer Life In The Summer
Jeannie Ewing - Jun 14, 2018
If you have a young family, you understand well how difficult it is to establish and maintain a regular prayer life, anyway. Despite the struggles, there are creative ways we can ensure that God remains at the center of all we are thinking, saying, and doing when we’re in the midst of collecting fun memories. Here are a few tips to get you started. -
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! -
5 Less Popular Saints That Will Surprise You
Gillian Weyant - Jun 7, 2018
Not all saints are so well-known: in addition to the number of saints whose names you might find familiar, there is a vast number of saints who have been recognized by the Catholic Church but who are not often spoken of very often. -
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. -
Learn About Litanies And How To Pray Them
Gillian Weyant - May 31, 2018
This litany is one of the most well-known and beloved, since it is such a universally and frequently said prayer. It can help us understand our faith a little bit better to consider some other litanies as well, and think about how we can incorporate them into our prayer lives. -
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. -
Ordinary Time: A Time to Grow in Faith
W. P. Bennett - May 24, 2018
Ordinary Time is not called ordinary because it is plain or uneventful. It is called Ordinary Time because it has a particular order to it. -
Married Saints That Bear Witness to the Faith
Sara and Justin Kraft - May 22, 2018
It is interesting that while it is necessary for the propagation of the human species that vast majority of mankind is called to live in the married state, only a select few of the canonized saints were married and it is even rarer to find canonized spouses. This begs the question, why are there so few married couples who are saints?
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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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