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What Does it Mean for Parents to be the Primary Educators of Their Children?
Kimberly Timmerman - Sep 26, 2019
Throughout the ages, the Church has referred to parents as the “primary educators” of their children. What does this title really mean for the parent of today and how can it be lived out practically? -
There’s More to St. Robert Bellarmine Than the Inquisition
Gillian Weyant - Sep 17, 2019
St. Robert Bellarmine is mainly mentioned in history books for his role in the Inquisition of Galileo, but that was just a small part of this saint and Doctor of the Church's fascinating life. Learn more here: -
What Our Lady of Sorrows Can Teach Suffering Parents
Jeannie Ewing - Sep 12, 2019
Becoming a parent means that one’s cross deepens in unexpected ways. But we seldom consider that raising a child for heaven is no small feat. In fact, it is quite possibly the most challenging and certainly the greatest aspect of one’s vocation. -
Through Sorrow and Suffering, the Cross Triumphs
Mackenzie Worthing - Sep 10, 2019
Amidst the beauty and coziness of fall, a painful memory remains of one of the most horrific acts of terrorism committed on American soil. A few days after September 11, we celebrate the Triumph of the Cross on September 14. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection for September 8
Marketing Marketing - Sep 8, 2019
The following is a passage selected from The Refugee From Heaven as an accompaniment to the Sunday Gospel reading Luke 14:25-33. -
Here’s What You Need to Know to Start Practicing the Five First Saturdays Devotion
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 29, 2019
As Catholics we have our own vocabulary. We hear people talking about “devotions” and we may not even really understand what that means. So what is a devotion? They begin to flow out from deep within and harmonize our thoughts and actions with the mind of God. -
Take a Look at the Most Impressive Christian Sculptures of All Time
Hannah Crites - Aug 27, 2019
The Catholic Church has a rich history of commissioning world-renowned artists of the day to create beautiful works to decorate churches with the realities of the faith. Here is a list of some of the most notable Christian-themed works of heart to inspire us today. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection 8/25
Marketing Marketing - Aug 25, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ book, The Refugee from Heaven, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel passage Luke 13:22-30. -
Why We Need to Make the First Friday Devotion a Common Catholic Practice Again
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 20, 2019
One of the promises Jesus made to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque for those who honor his Sacred Heart is giving those who practice this devotion "all the graces necessary in their state of life." Couldn't we all use more of God's grace in our lives? -
How the Virgin Mary’s Fiat is a Roadmap for the Christian Life
Gillian Weyant - Aug 15, 2019
Mary’s complete surrender of her life to God shows us that we, even in the smallest respects, should always work to conform ourselves to the will of God. -
How to be More Present in the Mass (Even When your Toddler is Busy Headbutting You)
Kimberly Timmerman - Aug 1, 2019
How can parents fully participate in the Mass while caring for young children? Here's a five tips from a mother who's experienced it. -
5 Reasons You Should Go To Adoration (If You Don’t Already)
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 25, 2019
Regardless of how or when you decide to visit Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, the key is to simply begin somewhere. It doesn’t have to be entire Holy Hour right away, but start with ten or fifteen minutes and build the habit on a weekly or monthly basis. -
El Chimayo: Visiting a Holy Place
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 23, 2019
There seems to be something in the human heart which calls us to return to the location of momentous events to better recall the meaning of these events. It is this impulse that has led to the Catholic practice of Pilgrimage. -
Why Leisure is a Necessity, Not a Luxury
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 16, 2019
Those who understand and utilize the order of right recreation as leisure are the ones who remind us to stop doing and start looking, to pause long enough to enjoy this life we’ve been given, and to know that God is moving in and through us every day.

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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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