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10 Beautiful Bible Quotes on Love for Inspiration
Mikayla Anderson - Sep 27, 2016
God is the source of everything, He is Love Itself. He became man and died for each one of us so that we could spend eternity with Him. He created us to love Him and to imitate this sacrificial love to all we encounter. Just as Christ came down from Heaven to die for us, to love as God loves is a death to ourselves in small or great ways. Here are ten quotes from the Bible in which God teaches us how to give of ourselves. -
12 Amazing Facts about the Life of the Beloved St. Padre Pio
John Kubasak - Sep 22, 2016
Every so often, an extraordinary soul graces the world with incredible holiness. Padre Pio was born Francesco Forgione on May 25, 1887 in Pietrelcina, Italy. Even at a young age he was called to a deep, unique relationship with God—he later reported having conversed with Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and his guardian angel on separate occasions. Padre Pio received the stigmata and soon after he became internationally known for his sanctity. Tens of thousands of people... -
The Top 10 St. Catherine of Siena Quotes
W. P. Bennett - Sep 20, 2016
Growing up my favorite stories were always the true stories, stories of real people who did real things. So it would only make sense that as I began to get into my faith the stories that would really draw me in would be the stories of the saints. Reading about real people who did real things gave me some inspiration that I might be able to do those things as well. But then I discovered something that gave me even more inspiration than reading about the saints, I began to read... -
Do You Know these Amazing and Talented Catholic Athletes?
Anne Stricherz - Sep 19, 2016
Sports are a wonderful showcase for the words of St. Ireneaus of Lyon, who wrote, “the glory of God is the human being fully alive.” In athletic competition we see the gifts and talents, the desires and emotions of humanity palpably, artistically, and dramatically. We see the impossible become possible, and inspiration feels contagious. We are drawn to certain athletes because of who they play for, how they do it and why. And many great athletes integrate their faith into not... -
How We Celebrate the Glory of the Cross Today
Gillian Weyant - Sep 14, 2016
On September 14th, the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. In the days surrounding this feast, which commemorates one of the most central aspects of Christianity, it is important to reflect on the cross as it appears in the past, present and future: what gave it such great dignity to begin with, how it is manifested in our lives as we live them now and how we can bring the cross into our spirituality as we live out our Christian lives. -
The Most Insightful St. Therese of Lisieux Quotes on Death
Catherine Birri - Sep 13, 2016
Death, one word when uttered can prompt thoughts of fear, gloom, doubt, and unease. As Catholics how should we react when we hear this word? Should we cower in fear or is there perhaps another response? We can begin looking for the answers by turning to St. Therese. Her thoughts found in A Story of a Soul provide powerful insights about death. -
How to Love and Forgive Your Enemies
Vincent Terreri - Sep 12, 2016
Every day we’re confronted with at least one opportunity to choose between practicing charity or being selfish. Moreover, the defining command of Our Lord to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us marks Christians as significantly different from others. Most Christians readily acknowledge this ideal, but the question is: How do I do that? How do I love my enemy? For love is a tricky thing, and it seems commonplace that many people translate the phrase love thy enemy... -
The 10 Greatest Pope John Paul II Quotes on Youth
Sara and Justin Kraft - Sep 8, 2016
Among Jesus’ last words were "I thirst." We all thirst. We spend our lives seeking fulfillment. We seek fame, power, money, security, pleasure. The list goes on and on. When these fail; we seek distraction. Our culture excels at distraction. In these 10 Pope John Paul II quotes on youth, he reminds us that the only one who fulfills us is Jesus. In his time, he inspired the youth to reject the modern culture of selfishness, objectification, and apathy, and instead to seek what... -
What Do You Know About These Great September Saints?
John Kubasak - Sep 7, 2016
The Communion of Saints is just as much of a part of the Body of Christ as we are, for our union with Christ doesn’t end with death. We rarely get to see the angels and saints, but our bond in Christ makes spiritual relationships possible. What a blessing to those of us still on earth! From every nation and walk of life, this cloud of witnesses (Heb 12:1) is there to intercede for us (cf. Rev 5:8) and be signs of hope. -
10 Beautiful St. Therese of Lisieux Quotes on Love
Jeannie Ewing - Sep 6, 2016
Known as “The Little Flower,” St. Therese of Lisieux is an icon of simplicity. Her faith, truly heroic, wasn’t expressed in grand ways. Everything she did in her cloister was done with magnanimity of heart rather than grandiosity. That’s quite possibly why she is one of the most beloved saints of all time – because she lived a very ordinary life, yet her soul exuded incredible fortitude, perseverance, patience, and – indeed, charity. ... -
Read the Most Beautiful St. Therese of Lisieux Quotes on Prayer
Jeannie Ewing - Sep 1, 2016
Our dear childlike saint, St. Therese of Lisieux, knew that prayer was much more than folding one’s hands and reciting something from memorization to God. Prayer, for her, was an outpouring of her heart, an unspoken act of love and adoration to God that occurred throughout her day. Prayer can transition from rote, rehearsed Our Fathers to a beautiful gift of our hearts, too. When prayer changes into love, the heart never ceases its gaze toward Heaven. Even in the... -
Do you Understand the Spiritual Importance of Rest?
Jeannie Ewing - Aug 29, 2016
It’s overwhleming to consider how magnificent are God’s works, but what strikes me most – always, to the core – is the truth that God rested on the seventh day. Think about that for a moment: the Creator of the universe and everything in it rested. Naturally, God didn’t need to do this. So why would He choose to rest? Rest is important, even crucial, to our wellbeing. God wanted to set an example for us all to follow by resting on the... -
Top 10 Most Beautiful St. Faustina Quotes on the Eucharist
Jeannie Ewing - Aug 25, 2016
St. Faustina was one of the many saints who held an intimate devotion to the Eucharist, and she frequently expressed her deep love for Jesus in Holy Communion in her writings. For her, the message of Divine Mercy was intricately intertwined with this sacrament, along with Confession. When we approach Jesus with the same open heart she had, ready to receive His very essence into our bodies and souls, we embrace the totality of His mercy. Let us always receive Jesus’ Body,... -
St. Catherine of Siena Quotes on Prayer That Will Inspire You
Charles Kaupke - Aug 23, 2016
Prayer can be difficult in the modern era: social media, twenty-four hour news coverage, and being constantly “connected” make it hard to be still and know God. The fourteenth-century Dominican mystic Saint Catherine of Siena has much to say that can help us when we come up against roadblocks to prayer. -
10 Inspiring St. John Paul II Quotes on the Value of Life
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 21, 2016
Mankind is unique among all the creatures of the world. We have been endowed with reason—and made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). And among mankind, each of us is a unique person. St. John Paul II is a model of wisdom for us in his emphasis and extensive writings on the supreme dignity of personhood, from conception to natural death. Do we treat our elders with respect? Do we value and support mothers? Are we understanding and loving toward those with disabilities?...
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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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