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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?... -
10 Most Beautiful and Inspiring St. Faustina Quotes about Mercy
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 19, 2016
At the canonization of St. Faustina in 2000, Pope John Paul II reflected that the message of mercy Sister Faustina imparted stood like a “bridge” between the 20th century (one of the most violent in human history) and the third millennium. St. Faustina, a polish nun, was gifted with mystical visions of our Lord Jesus. Here are ten quotes from St. Faustina and Our Lord's words to her that reveal the boundlessness of the Divine Mercy—it is inexhaustible; we need "have... -
10 of the Most Beautiful Mother Teresa Quotes on Love
John Kubasak - Jun 29, 2016
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta was world renowned for her love of the poor. Her work turned out to be even more impressive, when in 2007, ten years after her death, her writings revealed that she had experienced a lengthy time of spiritual dryness. From near the start of her ministry in Calcutta up through her death, she felt abandoned by God. This news was greeted with shock by the rest of the world. One of the brightest, Christ-like lights shining in the world, going... -
10 Most Beautiful Mother Teresa Quotes on the Family
Jeannie Ewing - Jun 21, 2016
Most people remember Blessed Mother Teresa for her work with the poorest of the poor in Calcutta. A pioneer in modern implementation of peace and justice, she also spoke openly about controversial topics, such as abortion and the importance of traditional marriage and family life. In her no-nonsense, yet charitable, manner, Mother Teresa delivered the truth in a palatable and achievable manner. Her words of wisdom regarding the family are timeless treasures that we can... -
10 of the Most Beautiful John Paul II Quotes on Prayer
Jeannie Ewing - Jun 9, 2016
Almost fifteen years ago, I received a refrigerator magnet with an image of St. John Paul II with Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the quote, “We are not called to be successful, but faithful.” Since that time, the magnet has traveled with me throughout several moves and many life changes. When I glance at it, I inwardly smile and am instantly encouraged. St. John Paul II certainly had the spiritual charism of encouragement. The topics he covered, though... -
How These Martyrs for the Faith Can Get You Really Inspired
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jun 2, 2016
“Martyr” is a Greek word meaning witness. St. Peter himself uses the word in the Acts of the Apostles referring to all the apostles as “martyrs” to Jesus’ resurrection. In later years, the word came to mean a person who gave up his life rather than deny Jesus. One of the greatest gifts of the martyrs is their example of courage which we can look to when we face ridicule or pressure to make our faith only a private matter with little influence on...
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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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