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Why Ring in the New Year by Honoring the Mother of God?
Gillian Weyant - Jan 2, 2018
On the first of January, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. This feast shows us beautiful and fundamental truths about our faith, and how we may grow closer to Jesus through Mary. -
Approach the Mother of God with Confidence Every Day
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 28, 2017
“Mary means enlightener, because she brought forth the Light of the world.” This Advent, either begin or renew your Marian consecration, and be like St. Michael: dare to approach her every day. -
Ring in the New Year with These Spiritual Resolutions
John Kubasak - Dec 27, 2017
The turning of the calendar year is the most popular time to make resolutions. The paramount task is to grow in holiness; no real progress can be made unless we grow in sanctity. Here are some spiritual resolution ideas for the new year. -
Meditate On the Coming of Christ This Weekend
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 21, 2017
The miracle of the Incarnation never truly struck me until the first Christmas I was a mother. The image of the Christ Child came to my fore, and I saw myself gently leaning over the manger, picking Him up, and cradling Him in my arms. This Advent, let us meditate fondly upon the coming of the Christ Child. -
The People Who Walked in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light
John Kubasak - Dec 19, 2017
The angel Gabriel told Mary that nothing is impossible with God. Jesus came to Bethlehem many ages ago; but this very year, He can be born in your heart and create it anew. -
Prepare the Way of the Lord This Advent
Oakleigh Stavish - Dec 12, 2017
Even though the world around us remains perpetually in darkness, we have been given the gift of grace as a result of Christ’s Incarnation. This Advent, prepare for His coming by drawing close to Him in trust and openness. -
Have Confidence That You Are One of His Pearls
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 7, 2017
Deep down, we all have an ache to be God’s cherished one. And we are. We are beloved, because He created us for some definite purpose, and He knows what that is, even if we don’t. Know that He loves your thoughts, no matter how miserable they are. -
Walk in the Light of the Lord This Advent
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 5, 2017
As another liturgical year begins, a few words come to mind: waiting, anticipation, joy, expectancy, wonder, humility. This week is sacred. Let us begin our journey inward to the place where we pray Jesus will be born in our hearts on Christmas Day. -
How to Glorify God Every Day of Your Life
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 30, 2017
In this tender episode, Cora Evans captures what Christ tells the little children: "Say this to the beating fire in your hearts, 'I know you are restless; until God comes for you, I promise to console you. In all our living let us glorify God.'" -
Give Thanks and Restore All Things to God
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 23, 2017
The martyred saints of long ago and in our modern age have one thing in common: they were not afraid of death related to their strong love for God. Let us be so bold as to seek God wholeheartedly and know that He will deliver us from every fear. -
Are You Absorbed in God?
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 16, 2017
In The Refugee from Heaven, Cora Evans recounts the life of Jesus Christ as an eyewitness. With renewed insight, the reader once again listens to His lasting words: "Pray to be a fisherman of souls." -
How to Celebrate the Saints and All Souls This Month
Oakleigh Stavish - Nov 2, 2017
On the feast of All Saints’ Day on November 1, we honor all of the souls who are in heaven and on the feast of All Souls’ Day on November 2 we pray for the souls of the faithful departed who are still in Purgatory. Commemoration of the dead was a practice that existed since the early days of Christianity, and, in the 6th century, the Benedictines commemorated departed souls on a specific day. -
What is the Significance of Sacramentals?
W. P. Bennett - Oct 19, 2017
The similarity between the words "sacrament" and "sacramental" can be confusing. Learn the difference between them in today's post, and how you can begin to use sacramentals in your own home! -
This is the True Meaning of These Ancient Symbols
Oakleigh Stavish - Oct 17, 2017
Because it is impossible to draw or paint, the Trinity is often depicted symbolically. Simple symbols of this fundamental truth of faith make works of art profoundly more meaningful—if the viewer can pick them out! -
5 Reasons to Know Scripture by Heart
John Kubasak - Sep 26, 2017
The Word of God was meant for our minds and hearts. When we memorize it, we make it a part of our innermost selves.
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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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