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The Road to Emmaus
John Kubasak - Apr 23, 2019
Out of all the post-resurrection stories, the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) is likely the most famous. Jesus caught up to two disciples on the road, as they travelled away from Jerusalem. It’s a very relatable story for us in many ways. While Jesus was veiled from the travelers in the story, He can feel veiled to us in our present day. Jesus took the opportunity to reveal Himself on the road to Emmaus in a dramatic story. In reflecting on his self-revelation, may He... -
Why Do Catholics Wear Ashes on Ash Wednesday?
W. P. Bennett - Mar 5, 2019
There is something primal that calls to us about Ash Wednesday. Something that goes beyond the curiosity of wearing a dab of ashes on our foreheads for the rest of the day. By looking at how ashes are used in the Old Testament we can begin to see how the practice of being signed with ashes perfectly ushers us into the season of Lent. -
7 Inspiring Americans Waiting to Be Canonized Saints
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 7, 2019
There are currently 70 American-born men and women in the midst of the canonization process. They all come from different backgrounds and periods in American history, but all of them are fully committed to the Lord and lived lives of heroic virtue. -
This is the Reason Why Catholics Baptize Babies
Gillian Weyant - Jan 10, 2019
What is the purpose of baptizing someone who cannot answer for himself, especially since babies are incapable of choosing to act sinfully? Baptism is what incorporates mankind into the life of the Church, and so it is through baptism that mankind is able to attain salvation at all. -
The Cardinal Virtues in The Lord of the Rings
Mackenzie Worthing - Jan 8, 2019
The Lord of the Rings, J.R.R Tolkien’s masterpiece, is a rich depository of virtue and vice. Though all of the main characters demonstrate different virtues and weaknesses throughout the story, we will focus on how Gandalf, Aragorn, Sam, and Frodo in Pre-Christian Middle Earth exemplify the human virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance. -
Here are the Top Ten Blogs from 2018!
Hannah Crites - Jan 1, 2019
Now that the New Year has begun, let's take a look back at the most popular blog posts of 2018! -
Las Posadas: Open your Heart to the Journey of the Holy Family
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 18, 2018
Las Posadas literally translates into lodging or accommodation from Spanish to English. It’s written in the plural form, because it’s a nine-day reenactment of the journey Mary and St. Joseph took to Bethlehem. Many Catholic priests and missionaries used such plays to educate the indigenous about Christianity. -
Here is the Incredible History of the Nativity Scene
Gillian Weyant - Dec 13, 2018
For hundreds of years around Christmastime, the Nativity scene has graced homes, churches and other sites throughout the world. Although it is now a familiar sight, and one that is already beloved by many, the sight of a Nativity scene can constantly give us new opportunities throughout Advent and the Christmas season to reflect on the deeper truths and mysteries contained in the simple scene. -
What is the Difference Between the Liturgical Seasons?
W. P. Bennett - Dec 6, 2018
It is the new year in the Catholic Church after the First Sunday of Advent! Entering into the liturgical year is important to our faith lives but in order to do so, we need to know the various seasons and some of the symbolism of those seasons. By looking over the various seasons and their associated colors and symbols we can begin to allow the season to focus our prayer lives and to help us as we listen to the scriptures being proclaimed at Mass. -
The Incredible Missionary Spirit of Mother Cabrini
Gillian Weyant - Nov 13, 2018
On November 13, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini. Mother Cabrini is truly a holy figure we can admire and model our own lives after, as her life was one of constant submission to the will of God and one of love and service to her fellow man. It is clear that Mother Cabrini saw the face of Christ in those she encountered who were suffering or less fortunate, and consequently worked her whole life to care for and evangelize children, immigrants,... -
How to Live Better with Humility
John Kubasak - Oct 30, 2018
False humility—and how to counter it—is Cora Evans’ theme of the fourth letter lesson. She calls it reproach: at once a good spiritual practice and a very tricky one at that. Souls striving for holiness should examine themselves on the virtue of humility, though “it is not uncommon for misled souls to use the word as a means of impressing friends that they are nothing and of little use in the world. To say that we are of no worth is to say that we are... -
Amazing Facts about Saint Luke that Will Blow You Away
Charles Kaupke - Oct 18, 2018
The Gospel is the heart of our Catholic faith. In addition to the oral tradition passed down from the Twelve Apostles, we also have four written accounts of the life and teachings of Our Lord. This is usually what is meant by the term “Gospel.” On October 18, the Church will celebrate the Feast of Saint Luke, one of the four evangelists, or Gospel writers. In this article, we will look at five unique facts about Saint Luke, the author of the third Gospel. -
Are you a Princess, a Daughter of the King?
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 16, 2018
As we continue our preview of Cora Evans' new release, Letter Lessons, she challenges us to think differently about how we look in God's eyes. “You have granted him his heart’s desire; you did not refuse the request of his lips. For you welcomed him with goodly blessings; you placed on his head a crown of pure gold” (Psalm 21: 3-4) -
The Most Amazing Facts about Fatima and Family Holiness
Sara and Justin Kraft - Oct 11, 2018
It is especially good to pray the rosary together as a family. Praying the rosary together daily is an amazing practice that will create family bonds that will last a lifetime. Additionally, it will teach our children how to pray and how to love Mary from a young age. Ultimately, the message of Fatima is for families to live the faith in imitation of the Holy Family. -
The Feast of the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael
Oakleigh Stavish - Sep 27, 2018
On September 29th, the Church celebrates the feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. This feast originally celebrated only St. Michael, and was even a holy day of obligation in the middle ages. In some countries, the feast of St. Michael was known as “Michaelmas,” a term frequently encountered in old English novels such as those by Austen and Dickens. Michaelmas was also an important day in the fiscal year in several countries including England. Before the institution...
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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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