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The Extraordinary Life of St. Faustina
Gillian Weyant - Nov 10, 2016
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was born in 1905 in central Poland and was known from an early age for her obedience, prayerfulness and sympathy for those in need, as well as a profound love for the Holy Eucharist. She received a vision of Jesus as the “King of Divine Mercy,” clothed in white with red and white rays radiating from his heart, during which He asked her to paint an image of himself as he appeared, with the words “Jesus, I Trust in You” inscribed upon the... -
Living out the Final Weeks in the Year of Mercy
John Kubasak - Nov 9, 2016
The end of the liturgical year is fast approaching, as is the end of the Year of Mercy. With the holiday season coming up, the last weeks of the Year of Mercy will fly by even faster. Special years carry great graces along with them—we need to take advantage of these opportunities! When Pope Francis decreed this liturgical year (12/8/15 through 11/20/16) to be the Year of Mercy, he called on everyone to practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, called confessors... -
What is the Miracle of God’s Mercy Really?
Charles Kaupke - Nov 8, 2016
Pope Francis has said that mercy is “the beating heart of the Gospel.” As we near the end of the Year of Mercy, now is an ideal time for us to step back and reflect on what mercy is. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments God is constantly displaying mercy, first to the Israelites, and then to all of humanity through Jesus. How does Scripture present mercy? What exactly is it? We can gain a clearer understanding of what mercy is through examining a series of five instances of God... -
The Amazing St. Isaac Jogues and Missionaries to the Americas
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 24, 2016
Our Catholic faith encompasses a deeper understanding of what it means to be a missionary than simply preaching the gospel. St. John Paul II, in his inaugural encyclical Redemptor Hominis, explained that a “missionary attitude” means we must first be aware of “what is in man” before we teach and preach to him. He stressed the importance of reaching people at their level, building upon any goodness their spirituality already holds. Authentic missionary work... -
How to Improve your Spiritual Life with These Ignatian Exercises
Vincent Terreri - Oct 20, 2016
The life and teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola are a great help in the struggle we all face to discover what good we are called to do each day. Since the purpose and work of the life of Grace is union with God, then we do well to consider the practices of the great men of faith who realized that purpose and demonstrated that work in their own lives. Many of us have heard of the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola. And some have heard of his masterful treatise The Spiritual... -
The Value and Importance of Spiritual Reading
John Kubasak - Oct 19, 2016
The Christian spiritual life is a journey that doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Christianity requires a community to exist in and teachers from whom to learn the faith. The Holy Spirit animates the Church and, among other things, gives her the gifts of knowledge, wisdom, understanding, fortitude, good counsel, and fear of the Lord, piety. We have an obligation to build on those gifts sealed in us at our confirmation: and one of the most effective ways is spiritual reading. By... -
The Extraordinary and Inspiring Life of St. John Paul II
Anne Stricherz - Oct 18, 2016
Even before he was canonized, many people referred to the man who was the first Pope from Poland as St John Paul the Great. The late Pontiff was great in his ministry, his writing, his leadership, his vision for the Church, his holiness, his devotion to the Eucharist and Our Lady. The most traveled Pope in history, St. John Paul II was influential in the fall of Communism in the late 80’s and early 90’s and radically influential in areas of human rights, political freedom and more.... -
Do you know the Amazing 15 Promises of the Rosary?
Gillian Weyant - Oct 17, 2016
In our daily lives, it can be difficult to see past the mundane and focus on the profound mysteries of our Catholic faith. It is tempting to ask ourselves why we need to meditate if we are already going to Mass, if we are charitable to our fellow men and women and if we are fulfilling the basic principles of living a Christian life in general. However, we should not think in such a stagnant way: in order to truly fulfill our duties as Christians and grow in holiness, we should... -
The Three Secrets of Fatima Explained
W. P. Bennett - Oct 13, 2016
Few things seem to enflame people’s imaginations within Catholic circles more than the secrets of Fatima, especially the third secret. Perhaps you are quite familiar with Fatima and the secrets of Fatima and set great stock in them or perhaps you know very little or even doubt the credibility of the secrets. Whichever camp you find yourself in, it still is good to get an overview of what happened at Fatima, what the secrets actually are, and what some key theologians have said... -
The Incredible Life of St. Teresa of Avila
W. P. Bennett - Oct 12, 2016
There are few who have made such an impact on the Church, or the lives of believers, as St. Teresa of Avila. If it were only her mysticism, her writings, or her reforms of the Carmelite order alone it would suffice to place her with the saints; but the combination of all of these give St. Teresa a very honored place among the saints. Looking at her biography, her writings, her mysticism, and her reforms will help anybody grow in holiness. -
The Most Unbelievable Miracles of St. Padre Pio
Catherine Birri - Oct 11, 2016
There are many miracles attributed to Padre Pio: miracles of healing, of conversion, of bilocation, and the stigmata. His miracles brought many people to Christ and illuminated God’s goodness and love for us. While Padre Pio is responsible for a countless number of miracles, it only takes looking at a few to realize his holiness. -
Understanding the Beauty of the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Charles Kaupke - Oct 10, 2016
The central message of the Gospel is of God’s mercy toward fallen mankind. Yet, we often forget this and think that He is like a human being whose capacity for forgiveness is limited. In 1931, Jesus appeared to Sister Faustina Kowalska with two rays, one red and one pale, emanating from His Heart, representing the blood and water that flowed from His side. He called Himself “the King of Mercy,” and told her to make a painting of his appearance, with the words “Jesus I... -
20 Most Inspiring Woman Saints to Know and Love
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 5, 2016
The saints of the ages inspire and instruct us in how to lead lives of holiness. Men and women should study the lives of these 20 awe-inspiring woman saints. -
15 Awesome Facts About the Franciscan Order
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 3, 2016
St. Francis of Assisi was so moved by a homily on Matthew 10:9 that he decided to take it literally and sell all that he had, and from then on he lived in poverty. This radical transformation led Francis to beg, wear no shoes and only a tattered brown garment. After he started preaching repentance, others joined him, including Bernard of Quintavalle (a prominent citizen of Assisi). Francis’ earliest rule included only rough manuscripts about the Scriptural references to... -
10 Most Powerful St. Therese of Lisieux Quotes
Jeannie Ewing - Sep 29, 2016
The Little Flower, great saint of charity and Doctor of the Church, teaches us so much in her simplicity, purity of heart, humility, charity, and childlike trust in God. In theory, her theology seems so easy, but in reality, most of us struggle with becoming more and more dependent on God. As adults, we see surrender as an act of abdication rather than an act of extraordinary confidence in God’s providence for our lives. Let us contemplate St. Therese’s words for...
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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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