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Have a Meaningful Lent with these Practical Tips
Sara and Justin Kraft - Mar 2, 2017
Ash Wednesday commences the holy season of Lent in the church. Lent is a 40 day period in which we the faithful prepare for Easter and during which the “…Church unites herself each year to the mystery of Jesus in the desert.” (CCC 540) During this time, Catholics are specifically asked to practice three spiritual activities: prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. -
How to Have the Greatest Lent of Your Life: Week 1
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 28, 2017
Lent. Most of us dread it. Many of us enter into the liturgical season with some apprehension and discouragement because of the focus on penance, fasting, ashes, sacrifices, and mortification. It seems as if the road to self-denial will never end: 6 weeks of suffering, of self-abnegation? The Resurrection – our resurrection – seems to be so far in the distance that we often lose sight of why we enter into the desert with Jesus. It seems too long... -
7 Most Beautiful Quotes on the Power of Silence
Catherine Birri - Feb 23, 2017
Few people would argue with the statement that our modern society offers little opportunity for silence. Smart phones and mobile devices keep messages, emails, streaming music and video platforms, and social media feeds available to us essentially at all times. You can't even pump gas or take a cab ride without clips of news, entertainment, and advertising before your eyes and ears. There are two realities we need to accept: first, silence is an integral part of the development of our... -
Do You Know About these 10 Amazing Miracles of Lourdes?
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 16, 2017
Our Lady of Lourdes is one of the most popular and beloved titles of Mary venerated in the Catholic Church and all over the world. The site of a Marian apparition and a miraculous spring, Lourdes is the destination of millions pilgrims and visitors each year. Read about some of the amazing miracles of Lourdes here. -
10 Unique Ways You Can Show Love Every Day
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 14, 2017
Love. It’s the single most used word in our modern culture. We all define it differently, but almost all definitions are based on feelings—passion, excitement, and euphoria. If we don’t feel it, says the world, it’s not truly love. As Catholics, we know that love is more than a fleeting feeling, however. St. Teresa of Calcutta even said, “A living love hurts. Jesus, to prove His love for us, died on the Cross. The mother, to... -
Learn 10 New Ways to Be Generous Today
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 9, 2017
Generosity is the brother of the theological virtue of charity. Recall what St. Paul says in the famous wedding verse from 1 Corinthians 13:13, “These three remain: faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love.” Therefore, when we live generously, or charitably, we are exemplifying the highest virtue. Essentially, we are reflecting God Himself, who is love Incarnate. Living generously means that we live both intentionally and give abundantly. ... -
Read the Amazing Story of the Life of Joan of Arc
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 7, 2017
Among St. Joan of Arc’s most often quoted words are, “I am not afraid. I was born to do this!” Indeed, this summarizes the brave young woman’s "fiat" in response to the divine call she received at the age of 13. Many of the greatest and most beloved saints were poor, uneducated, and simple. Joan was no different. Her simple piety allowed her to clearly see and hear God’s mission for her life, which was presented to her by three heavenly... -
The Most Complete List of Benedictine Mystics
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 2, 2017
Whether consecrated religious, lay oblates, or monks and hermits, each of these men and women offers a portrait of sanctity that is reflected in their deep-rooted mystical spirituality. Though many of them are lauded in New Age communities, what attracts people to them is their holy way of encountering God – with such intimacy and a supernatural union that far supersedes any sort of human connection available to us. What we can glean from the Benedictine mystics is the fusion of the... -
All the Answers To Your Questions About Demons
W. P. Bennett - Jan 31, 2017
Demons are back in the Catholic news. Really, they never left, as there seems to be a fascination with demons and demonic forces such that parish talks about them draw hundreds of people who normally would not attend. The topic seems to one of the few aspects of Catholicism that draws the attention of Hollywood as every couple years some big budget movie comes about a person suffering from demonic possession. But what brings demons back into the news now is the recent death of... -
15 Insightful and Beautiful Quotes on the Rosary
Catherine Birri - Jan 25, 2017
The Rosary is an incredibly powerful prayer. Here are some great reminders of the power, beauty, and importance of the Rosary. -
Here Are the Top 25 Quotes From the Bible On Hope
Jeannie Ewing - Jan 24, 2017
If there’s one of the three theological virtues that the world needs now, it is hope. Faith, hope, and charity are all intertwined in such a way that truly, none could exist or thrive without the assistance of the other two. But in this article, we will hone in on hope, because many of us are struggling with despondency or despair. We live in challenging times, in which despair is evident through acts of suicide, murder, acquiescence to apathy, etc. As you ponder... -
The Great Importance of Praying for Our Nation
Charles Kaupke - Jan 23, 2017
“I die the King’s faithful servant, but God’s first.” These words of Saint Thomas More, a man who was both a citizen and a politician, could serve as a sort of motto for all Christians who wish to live out their faith in the world. All our political leaders - whether we agree with them on certain issues or not - not only need, but in fact, deserve our prayers, for to them is entrusted the care of the common good (see Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1897... -
10 Amazing New Year’s Resolutions for Your Spiritual Life
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 26, 2016
I think most of us dislike New Year’s resolutions, because we know we will somehow “fail” at meeting our high expectations, and we’re usually right. Losing a certain amount of weight, working out at the gym more often, cutting out sugar, etc. are usually futile attempts at making ourselves better in some way. But what if we attached spiritual resolutions to our lives and somehow connected what we do or don’t do with a deeper meaning and purpose? ... -
How To Teach Children the True Meaning of Christmas
Sara and Justin Kraft - Dec 21, 2016
In today’s culture, especially as a parent, it is easy to concentrate on the commercial aspect of the Christmas season instead of the spiritual reason for the season. For the past three months, our four year old has been asking how soon it will be Christmas (and how soon he can open his gifts!) Here are eight ways you can focus on the true reason for the season. -
The Most Beautiful Christmas Images In the World
Charles Kaupke - Dec 20, 2016
Christ's entire life was marked with humility, and even His birth was announced first not to kings or governors, but to simple, lowly shepherds. In presenting an example of humility, Christ is teaching us the antidote to sin. Through living a life infused with humble service to God and our fellow man, we will come to know the peace of Christ, and we will be His hands and feet in bringing His “joy to the world.” The first to recognize Christ are the lowly and humble, like the...
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- 1I Was A Pilgrim In History
- 2An Introduction to the Life and Writings of Cora Evans
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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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