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What is the Meaning of the Vestments the Priest Wears?
W. P. Bennett - Jan 23, 2018
We’ve all seen the priest outside of Mass wearing plain black clothing, but do you know what the different vestments he wars during the Mass mean? Each has a history and a prayer that the priest says as he puts it on to prepare for Mass. -
These Are the Best Catholic College Books
Oakleigh Stavish - Jan 18, 2018
College can be a trying time for any student. While encountering new ideas and people, navigating the social scene, and balancing a difficult course load, even well-grounded students can run into serious temptations. These books helped me grow in my knowledge of the faith and ability to defend it. -
Do You Know Who Catholics Really Worship?
W. P. Bennett - Jan 16, 2018
You shall have no other gods before me. This command from the Lord in the Book of Exodus is a command held in common not only by all Christians but by all Abrahamic religions. From this command springs forth the prohibition that we need to reserve worship to God alone. However, this command is something that many Protestants have accused Catholics of breaking with the way Catholics treat and speak about the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints. Having patron saints for... -
These Are the Most Common Myths About Confession
W. P. Bennett - Jan 11, 2018
I want to dispel some common misconceptions to remind myself and others that the sacrament of Confession does not need to make us feel nervous; it is for us an indispensable agent of holiness. -
This is Why Jesus Was Baptized
John Kubasak - Oct 31, 2017
John the Baptist exhorted all who came to him to repent. So why would the divine, sinless Son of God come to him to be baptized? John protested, but Jesus said it was “to fulfill all righteousness.” -
Everything You Need to Know about Excommunication
W. P. Bennett - Aug 29, 2017
Excommunication is always described as being medicinal. It is a way in which the Church helps us to realize that our sins have real consequences and then welcoming us back into communion. -
Learn About the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Part 4
Charles Kaupke - Jun 29, 2017
In this fourth and final post on the fruits of the Holy Spirit, we will look at modesty, self-control and chastity. -
Learn About the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Part 3
Charles Kaupke - Jun 20, 2017
In this third post on the fruits of the Holy Spirit, we will be looking at generosity, gentleness and faithfulness. -
Learn About the Fruits of the Holy Spirit: Part 2
Charles Kaupke - Jun 5, 2017
Patience, kindness, and goodness are not words used only in reference to etiquette or agreeableness, they are gifts we receive from the Holy Spirit that allow us to love and serve God, and attain true happiness. Through patience we have peace, through kindness, love, and through goodness, union with God. -
Learn About the Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Charles Kaupke - Jun 1, 2017
One of the most pivotal moments in all of Church history is the day of Pentecost. Known as the “birthday of the Church,” Pentecost occurred fifty days after Christ’s Resurrection. While the Twelve Apostles were gathered in the upper room in Jerusalem, the Holy Spirit descended upon them in the form of tongues of fire. This gift of God’s Spirit gave the Apostles the courage, wisdom and unity to proclaim the Gospel to the entire world. From that day to today, and indeed... -
How to Understand the Role of the Holy Spirit
John Kubasak - May 30, 2017
The Holy Spirit guides us in the path to salvation, is involved in our spiritual life, and figures heavily in our prayer life. And regardless of our openness to the Spirit, the Father burns to send Him. Jesus implores us to ask, seek, and knock; the Father waits for us, to “give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him” (Luke 11:13). -
5 Greatest Titles of the Incredible St. Joseph
Maureen Dillon - Mar 21, 2017
This past weekend on March 19 the Church celebrated the great feast of St. Joseph. There is so much to learn about this saint and from this saint in spite of what little actual "history" we have about him. Tradition has given rise to some beautiful titles for St. Joseph that can help us get to know this saint better and begin to model ourselves after his holiness. -
What Should You Really Know About Sundays in Lent?
Vincent Terreri - Mar 7, 2017
There is some debate among Catholics of the Roman Rite, at least, regarding whether or not we should carry out our Lenten penance on the Sundays of Lent. Partisans coming down on either side of the question seem to have strong arguments. Here is a review of the ancient tradition of the Church, both East and West, will reveal a resolution, or at least raise some questions that will guide us in making our decisions about how we should live out our Lenten season. -
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... -
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.
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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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