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True Charity and Divine Mercy
Hannah Crites - May 7, 2019
No matter the bad that we encounter in this world, Christ is at the center of it, calling us not to hate and violence, but to love. -
So you want to be a priest
W. P. Bennett - Apr 30, 2019
So you want to be a priest? Or to put it more precisely, you are thinking that God may be calling you to the priesthood and you want to respond to this call? First off, good for you. The openness to this supernatural call from God is the first and most important step, and for some, the absolute hardest. This article is designed to provide an overview of the process from where you might be now up until the point the bishop will lay hands on your head at your ordination. It’s a long... -
The Road to Emmaus
John Kubasak - Apr 23, 2019
Out of all the post-resurrection stories, the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) is likely the most famous. Jesus caught up to two disciples on the road, as they travelled away from Jerusalem. It’s a very relatable story for us in many ways. While Jesus was veiled from the travelers in the story, He can feel veiled to us in our present day. Jesus took the opportunity to reveal Himself on the road to Emmaus in a dramatic story. In reflecting on his self-revelation, may He... -
What Does God Think about Money?
Hannah Crites - Apr 9, 2019
The subject of money makes us feel uncomfortable, but frankly, we should be willing to talk about money, especially since it's necessary for us to live. Money is mentioned over 800 times in Scripture. God has a very clear message about money, therefore, it’s important to understand it. -
It’s Time to Celebrate! Feasts, Solemnities, and Memorials
Sara and Justin Kraft - Apr 2, 2019
What is the difference between solemnities, feasts, and memorials? The Liturgical calendar is crowded with countless opportunities to celebrate the events of Christ's life and his holy saints. But there is a difference in how we ought to celebrate them. -
Here is a Catholic Guide to Understanding Grief
Jeannie Ewing - Mar 21, 2019
When we hear or read the word “grief,” we almost always conjure up images of viewings, funerals, and death. In reality, grief is the comprehensive physiological, spiritual, and emotional response we have to any devastating loss in our lives. Maybe that’s why we don’t often recognize when grief affects us – because we don’t understand that death isn’t the only catalyst for launching us into it. -
Who is the Priest Behind the Big Bang Theory?
Randi Pickett - Mar 14, 2019
The Father of the Big Bang Theory, Georges Lemaître, was a devout and holy Catholic priest who had both a deep curiosity for the unknown and a reverence for the Creator of it all. He believed that religion and science were not incompatible. The root of his theory was love for God, science, and creation. -
Why Do Catholics Wear Ashes on Ash Wednesday?
W. P. Bennett - Mar 5, 2019
There is something primal that calls to us about Ash Wednesday. Something that goes beyond the curiosity of wearing a dab of ashes on our foreheads for the rest of the day. By looking at how ashes are used in the Old Testament we can begin to see how the practice of being signed with ashes perfectly ushers us into the season of Lent. -
9 of the Best Oscar Nominated Films about Catholicism
Hannah Crites - Feb 21, 2019
The 91st Academy Awards are on Sunday, February 24, so we decided to review films that are highly decorated by the academy and feature Catholicism and Christ as a central theme. Messages of faith are lacking in modern cinematography, but there was a day when writers and producers were unafraid to bring those messages to the big screen. -
Myths and Tips for Journeying from Bad to Good Habits
John Kubasak - Feb 19, 2019
We should be building good habits and pursuing virtue as part of our daily lives. It's not something that always gets our attention, however. From my own experience, I have a terrible case of near-sightedness when it comes to virtue. Yes, I’m interested in the virtue of temperance, but when donuts show up in the break room at work, I resolve to start eating better tomorrow. Perseverance in developing virtue is hard! I offer these reflections and collated... -
The Top Catholic Pilgrimages in the World
Gillian Weyant - Feb 12, 2019
Catholics have been going on pilgrimages for centuries. There are many important Catholic sites throughout the world that are worthy of special contemplation and attention even if it may not be possible for us to visit them ourselves. Check out this list of some of the top pilgrimages sites in the world. -
How To Go To Mass With Kids
Sara and Justin Kraft - Feb 5, 2019
Being a parent is difficult. Being a parent who takes their children to mass can be even more difficult. Check out these tips from a couple with three young children about bringing your child to mass. -
Inspiring Saints Who Shared Virtuous Friendships
W. P. Bennett - Jan 24, 2019
Holy friendships are vital. Obviously, we are all called to have a holy friendship with Jesus Christ and the other members of the Trinity as well as with Mary and all the Saints. But we are also called to friendships here on earth. These friendships provide us with much more than another warm body to kill time with when we’re bored, a good friendship should elevate both persons towards God, towards holiness. That’s why I want to take this opportunity to look at the friendships that... -
9 Ways to Be Pro-Life
Randi Pickett - Jan 22, 2019
As a pro-life people, we should remember unborn children, pregnant mothers, women who have already had abortions, citizens working for policies surrounding pro-life and pro-choice laws, and for families. Here are nine ways you can live the Catholic Church's pro-life stance. -
Here are 7 Inspiring Quotes from Top Pro-Life Leaders
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jan 17, 2019
Since abortion-on-demand was legalized in the United States, over 60 million lives have been lost to abortion. As the January 18 March for Life, the largest peaceful demonstration to share the truth regarding legalized abortion, approaches let’s look at some of the top quotes from pro-life leaders and ponder how we can stand up for the defenseless.
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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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