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The 7 Most Beautiful Ancient Christian Symbols and Their Meanings
W. P. Bennett - Dec 1, 2016
From animals that were used to represent key doctrines to Greek letters, Christian symbols have been around since the beginning of Christianity. The reasons for these acient Christian symbols are varied—sometimes symbols were used to secretly communicate because of Christian persecution, sometimes they were used simply to convey something in shorthand, and other times the religious symbol was an easier way to understand the doctrine itself. But regardless of the reasons for the... -
How to Prepare for the Beautiful Season of Advent
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 21, 2016
Though Advent bears the dawn of a new liturgical season every year, most of us dismiss it as a period of celebrating Christmas before Christmas arrives. We adorn our homes with Christmas lights, decorated trees, tinsel and holly, festive tunes, and the like. All the while, the intent of Advent – a season of waiting, of silent but joyful expectation – falls by the wayside or perhaps into the din of our premature festivities. The world does not like to wait, and we are not... -
Why You Should Pray for the Souls in Purgatory Every Day
John Kubasak - Nov 16, 2016
During the month of November, we remember our departed loved ones in a special way. All Saints Day (Nov. 1) acclaims all the saints in heaven, and All Souls Day (Nov. 2) calls our attention to the souls of the faithful departed in Purgatory. Praying for the souls in Purgatory is sometimes cast in an antiquated, “we don’t do that anymore” sort of light. Whether we neglect the holy souls in that manner or out of ignorance, we do a disservice to our brothers and... -
What Do You Really Know About the Mystery of the Stigmata?
Charles Kaupke - Nov 15, 2016
What do you know about the stigmata? This phenomenon - in which one bears the marks of Christ crucified on his or her own body - is one that many Catholics have heard of, but might not know much about. In our modern era it is most commonly associated with Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, who was given the stigmata for the last fifty years of his life. Despite widespread recognition of the word “stigmata” due to the case of Padre Pio, many people are unaware of what... -
What is the Miracle of God’s Mercy Really?
Charles Kaupke - Nov 8, 2016
Pope Francis has said that mercy is “the beating heart of the Gospel.” As we near the end of the Year of Mercy, now is an ideal time for us to step back and reflect on what mercy is. Throughout both the Old and New Testaments God is constantly displaying mercy, first to the Israelites, and then to all of humanity through Jesus. How does Scripture present mercy? What exactly is it? We can gain a clearer understanding of what mercy is through examining a series of five instances of God... -
How to Improve your Spiritual Life with These Ignatian Exercises
Vincent Terreri - Oct 20, 2016
The life and teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola are a great help in the struggle we all face to discover what good we are called to do each day. Since the purpose and work of the life of Grace is union with God, then we do well to consider the practices of the great men of faith who realized that purpose and demonstrated that work in their own lives. Many of us have heard of the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola. And some have heard of his masterful treatise The Spiritual... -
Do you know the Amazing 15 Promises of the Rosary?
Gillian Weyant - Oct 17, 2016
In our daily lives, it can be difficult to see past the mundane and focus on the profound mysteries of our Catholic faith. It is tempting to ask ourselves why we need to meditate if we are already going to Mass, if we are charitable to our fellow men and women and if we are fulfilling the basic principles of living a Christian life in general. However, we should not think in such a stagnant way: in order to truly fulfill our duties as Christians and grow in holiness, we should... -
Understanding the Beauty of the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Charles Kaupke - Oct 10, 2016
The central message of the Gospel is of God’s mercy toward fallen mankind. Yet, we often forget this and think that He is like a human being whose capacity for forgiveness is limited. In 1931, Jesus appeared to Sister Faustina Kowalska with two rays, one red and one pale, emanating from His Heart, representing the blood and water that flowed from His side. He called Himself “the King of Mercy,” and told her to make a painting of his appearance, with the words “Jesus I... -
20 Most Inspiring Woman Saints to Know and Love
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 5, 2016
The saints of the ages inspire and instruct us in how to lead lives of holiness. Men and women should study the lives of these 20 awe-inspiring woman saints. -
15 Awesome Facts About the Franciscan Order
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 3, 2016
St. Francis of Assisi was so moved by a homily on Matthew 10:9 that he decided to take it literally and sell all that he had, and from then on he lived in poverty. This radical transformation led Francis to beg, wear no shoes and only a tattered brown garment. After he started preaching repentance, others joined him, including Bernard of Quintavalle (a prominent citizen of Assisi). Francis’ earliest rule included only rough manuscripts about the Scriptural references to... -
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.
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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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