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A Short History of the Intercession of the Saints
W. P. Bennett - Dec 3, 2014
If we look at the many beliefs that Catholics and most Protestants hold in common, it is surprising that so much attention is paid to those areas of faith where we disagree. However, at least from a Catholic perspective, these areas are very important. Teachings on the Eucharist, the role of Mary, and the intercession of the saints seem to be the biggest of these dividing issues. Catholics sometimes feel put on the defensive when asked about these issues and can become flustered, not... -
Watch and Pray: A Personal Reflection on the Words of Christ
Anne Stricherz - Nov 26, 2014
Watch and pray. At the opening of this holiday and Christmas season, as we begin to contemplate our blessings and prepare to welcome our Savior, these words are a beautiful source of meditation. What do these words of Christ mean for us? How do we respond to them? -
Private Revelation in the Catholic Church
Sara and Justin Kraft - Nov 19, 2014
The need for revelation is sometimes questioned. After all, Saint Paul teaches us that God’s “invisible attributes of eternal power and divinity have been able to be understood and perceived in what he has made” (Romans 1:20). -
Introduction to Christian Mysticism
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 12, 2014
The topic of Mysticism is one that has fascinated peoples of all ages and religious beliefs; in our modern milieu, it is one that has garnered much attention due to the increasing influence of the New Age Movement and eastern religions. How can one discern rightly the difference between a very ethereal and general mystical experience of “consciousness” versus an authentic encounter with the Living God? This article will attempt to present how the Catholic Church specifically... -
Making a Saint: The Canonization Process
W. P. Bennett - Oct 22, 2014
Saint, Blessed, Venerable, Servant of God. It can all get a little confusing if one doesn’t know what these titles mean or how they are applied. When it's all said and done, the Catholic Church does not ‘make’ Saints - God alone has that power. Hopefully, by looking at the typical process a person goes through in order to be named a Saint, some of the confusion can be taken away. -
Is this the first California Saint?
Mark Emmons - Dec 11, 2013
Within a few days of publication, McDevitt received phone calls and email messages from people throughout California and across the country bringing the total to 33 states. Worldwide awareness continues to grow at a steady pace with interest in 12 foreign countries. It is a great story and people want to know more about Cora Evans and the spirituality she promoted.
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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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