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If You Only Know G.K. Chesterton by His Clever Quips, You’re Missing Out
John Kubasak - Aug 13, 2019
Today, Gilbert Keith Chesterton is primarily known for his memorable quotes. Yet those quips are but a drop of dew on the enormous garden of his written work as an author and journalist. The post-modern world can learn a lot from this man who could disagree with people's ideas and still call them friends. -
Here’s Several Americans Whose Canonization Causes You Need to Know About
John Kubasak - Jun 6, 2019
The call to holiness extends to every Christian on earth, from Christ’s very lips: “You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Matt 5:48). Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, iterated that “all the faithful of Christ of whatever rank or status, are called to the fullness of the Christian life and to the perfection of charity” (#40). Holiness is not only our call, but an expectation of all... -
Saints Who Served in the Military
Gillian Weyant - May 23, 2019
As Memorial Day approaches, we begin to think about those who have served in the military, sacrificing in some instances their very lives for the safety and prosperity of the United States. We primarily think of saints as those who have dedicated their lives in service to God, and ultimately that is true. However, there are a number of great saints who devoted parts of their lives to military service. Here are a few. -
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. -
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. -
Conversion Stories: Venerable Matthew Talbot
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 10, 2014
The life story of Venerable Matthew Talbot is one of many conversion stories that speak to all of us about our need for God's mercy and grace and the sanctity that comes with the virtue of humility. -
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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