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7 Things You Should Do this Advent
Hannah Crites - Nov 27, 2018
Christmas is right around the corner. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it's easy to forget that Advent is a special time as well that all Catholics should observe. Here are 7 things you can do in order to make this year's Advent season stand out. -
What is Purgatory and Why Does it Matter?
John Kubasak - Nov 15, 2018
We honor and pray for the Holy Souls every year on November 2nd. Those in Purgatory are just as much a part of the Church as we are, and we’re certainly not limited to praying for them one day a year. But in this special month, the Church calls our attention toward the holy souls in Purgatory. There are many ways to pray for the holy souls, as well as some special ways unique to the month of November. Before we get started with how to pray for them, let’s get... -
Surviving and Thriving on the Journey towards Christ
John Kubasak - Nov 8, 2018
In her fifth Letter Lesson, Cora Evans engages the imagination along the lines of a nautical theme. If we are an ocean liner, the sea represents God. St. Paul reflects on the grandeur of God, “O the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! ‘For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?’ ‘Or who has given a gift to him that he might be... -
12 Inspiring Thanksgiving Quotes for Catholics to Share
W. P. Bennett - Nov 6, 2018
The calendar has turned over to November and with all the Halloween candy on clearance sale at the stores, it is time that our minds turn towards Thanksgiving. But rather than look at this holiday as an American holiday designed to celebrate our nation's beginning, can we use this time to grow in our Catholic faith? Can we incorporate some spirituality into this holiday of turkeys and football? We certainly can! Giving thanks is a command of God and many saints have spoken about the... -
How to Live Better with Humility
John Kubasak - Oct 30, 2018
False humility—and how to counter it—is Cora Evans’ theme of the fourth letter lesson. She calls it reproach: at once a good spiritual practice and a very tricky one at that. Souls striving for holiness should examine themselves on the virtue of humility, though “it is not uncommon for misled souls to use the word as a means of impressing friends that they are nothing and of little use in the world. To say that we are of no worth is to say that we are... -
How to Reclaim Hope Through Redemptive Suffering
Gillian Weyant - Oct 23, 2018
Throughout his life, St. John Paul II was a champion of the truths of the Catholic faith, and his intense holiness was evident in both his words and in his actions. He worked tirelessly to uphold the truth and beauty contained in Catholicism and wrote extensively on various aspects of theological teaching, illuminating and clarifying them for the betterment of all Catholics. In his letter Salvifici Doloris, on the Christian Meaning of Human Suffering, St. John Paul II considers one... -
Are you a Princess, a Daughter of the King?
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 16, 2018
As we continue our preview of Cora Evans' new release, Letter Lessons, she challenges us to think differently about how we look in God's eyes. “You have granted him his heart’s desire; you did not refuse the request of his lips. For you welcomed him with goodly blessings; you placed on his head a crown of pure gold” (Psalm 21: 3-4) -
His Way of Love is Silence and He Speaks to the Quiet Soul
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 9, 2018
As we continue the journey through Cora Evans' new release, Letter Lessons, she presents God's majesty in a whole new light, challenging us to see His presence in our daily lives. “Silence must never be forgotten; benediction is silence; His path is silence; His way of love is silence; and He speaks to the quiet soul (see Sir 25:17, 32:9; Is 30:15).” – Cora Evans, Second Letter Lesson -
The Tremendous Impact of Catholic Works of Art on the World
Charles Kaupke - Sep 25, 2018
Are Catholic works of art needed in todays society? For centuries, much of the world’s best-loved and most widely recognizable works of art have been inspired by the Christian faith. Michelangelo’s Pieta, Saint Peter’s Basilica, Handel’s Messiah, and many more works of painting, sculpture, music and architecture have enriched human life and have fostered awe for God and reverence for the Catholic faith in millions. -
Why Dorothy Day is a Servant of God
Sara and Justin Kraft - Sep 18, 2018
Dorothy Day has been called a saint for modern times. Perhaps, this is because she first tried to live the ideals of the modern world only to discover that the promises of modern secularism are not the solution to suffering or the key to finding happiness. -
The Complete Fullness of Truth in the Catholic Church
John Kubasak - Sep 13, 2018
From a secular mindset, stating that the complete fullness of truth can only be found in the Catholic Church is short-sighted at best. Aren’t there many paths to God? What about the other religions in the world? The western world lives and breathes a philosophy of relativism. That is, one person’s religion/spirituality is just as good as the next person’s. Whether it’s atheism, Christianity, Hinduism, or someone’s private belief, it... -
4 of The Best Mother Teresa Quotes That Inspire and Encourage
Jeannie Ewing - Sep 6, 2018
These are 4 of the best and treasured Saint Mother Teresa quotes that directly reflect the heart of her ministry that lives on today. They will inspire and encourage you on your own journey, to live as she did: simply, humbly, and always surrendering to God’s lead. -
Experience More Joy with A Little more Silence at Mass
W. P. Bennett - Aug 30, 2018
“When we retreat from the noise of the world in silence, we gain a new perspective on the world. To retreat into silence is to come to know ourselves, to know our dignity.” Cardinal Sarah. Perhaps we can expereience more joy with a little more silence at Mass. -
Create Your Own Amazing Home Prayer Space with These Tips
Jeannie Ewing - Aug 28, 2018
Here are some ways that concept became a reality for us. I share them with you, because I believe that sacred space in our humble abodes is so vital to our spiritual wellbeing. In this modern era, we are fighting against the culture that is constantly dividing families and creating facades through technology for us to hide behind. It’s rare for children and parents to actually sit down in one room – at the same time – to even share a meal these days. -
This is Why I am Still Catholic, What about You?
Michael McDevitt - Aug 23, 2018
"Why I am still Catholic!" A statement that has been turned into a question that each of us need to contemplate and pray deeply about as we face difficult times within the Catholic church. We are not in it alone as we are united to the same Christ. This reflection from Michael McDevitt, a layperson, provides a unique and heartfelt perspective about why he still loves and embraces the Catholic faith.
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Grow Closer to Christ
- 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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