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Do You Know How to Find Solace in Solitude?
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 18, 2017
In the newly released title Gems, Cora Evans recounts a mystical experience in which St. Aloysius Gonzaga appears to tell her to free her soul from attachment. His profound words are a light on the path to the Lord Who offers unparalleled happiness. -
How to Embrace Silence and Charity
Antonia Lychak - Jul 13, 2017
Cora Evans reminds us of how we ought to embrace silence over uncharitableness in the upcoming title Gems. We must examine the way we speak and think about others and how this detracts from our ability to "praise God continually." -
The Most Fun and Faithful Summer Activities for Your Kids
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 11, 2017
Summertime is a time full of fun! Oftentimes, we consider summer a “vacation” from schoolwork and other work, but we should not take a vacation from our faith in the summertime. Here are seven fun ways to help develop a child’s spiritual life during the leisurely summer months. -
Here Are the Best Books for Your Summer Reading
John Kubasak - Jul 6, 2017
Summer reading assignments are the perennial wet blankets of students’ summer vacation. Some books were enjoyable, others were nice discoveries, and others fell into the category of ‘I’ll watch the movie.’ The problem with high school summer reading was the lack of choices. I didn't have the opportunity to pick books that sounded interesting to me. This summer, you do have the opportunity to pick up a book of your choice! There is a myriad of books out there... -
How to Meditate on Christ with Humility
Oakleigh Stavish - Jun 25, 2017
In the upcoming title Gems, Cora Evans gives us insight into the ways in which we limit ourselves by closing the door of our hearts and minds to Christ. We must abandon the sin of pride and "cease to limit the soul in its quest to think good thoughts." -
What Do You Know about the Feast of the Sacred Heart?
Antonia Lychak - Jun 22, 2017
The great Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus is Friday June 23rd. Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus has been a practice of holy men and women throughout the ages, however Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque is recognized as a particular apostle to the Sacred Heart. Christ appeared multiple times to St Margaret Mary in her convent in France in order to establish a greater and more explicit devotion to his Sacred Heart, offering special graces to those who carry out his requests and saying... -
10 Ways for You to Honor Your Father Every Day
John Kubasak - Jun 15, 2017
It’s a great thing to have special days to honor our fathers and mothers, but loving our parents is mandated by the fourth commandment, not by a holiday. We should honor our fathers year round. -
How to Find Happiness Through Holiness
Antonia Lychak - Jun 13, 2017
Cora Evans teaches us with her insightful words from the upcoming title Gems that we cannot be happy without fully giving ourselves to Christ. It is the the only way we can dispel fear and embrace peace. -
The Sign of the Cross as a Blessing
Antonia Lychak - Jun 8, 2017
The mystic Servant of God Cora Evans describes a scene in which Christ gazes at her with “an understanding love” in her upcoming title, Gems. As we ponder this gaze, we cannot help but be moved by the possibility of such a communion with Christ. We might wonder, is it possible that He already looks at each one of us with such a gaze, inviting us to draw close to Him through receiving the sacraments and living out our faith in our daily lives? Yes! -
Here Are the 10 Most Beautiful Quotes from Our Lady
Antonia Lychak - May 23, 2017
In her many apparitions to her children on earth, Our Lady has given us words of comfort, hope, and joy, even as she reminds us that our home is not in this world. The Virgin Mary as the new Eve was granted a part in our redemption and she exemplifies purity, humility, and submission to God's will, as well as the perfect union with Christ that we all must seek. Through the love in her gaze, her constant attention as Our Heavenly Mother, and her ever-vigilant presence on earth, we are drawn... -
10 Beautiful Ways to Honor Your Mother Today
Jeannie Ewing - May 18, 2017
Mother’s Day is often a bittersweet holiday. Many of us celebrate motherhood, either that of our mothers or of our own. But others of us struggle to reconcile painful estrangements, reminders of our mothers’ deaths, or the reality that we have not welcomed a child into our homes through biological or adoptive motherhood. No matter what our relationship is with our mothers, we can find ways to honor them and motherhood. Here are 10 ways each of us can celebrate motherhood every... -
How to Develop a Meaningful Devotion to the Mother of God
John Kubasak - May 2, 2017
Devotions to particular saints is a hallmark of the Catholic faith. Just as we Christians on earth pray for each other, support each other in the faith, and encourage one another toward our spiritual end, the saints can do that too from heaven. Devotion to Our Lady has many facets and comes from many sources. It’s a response to her unique, amazing role in the history of salvation. She derives all her glory from her Son (CCC 954), and His saving work is what made her what she is:... -
How To Live A Joyful Easter Season
Jeannie Ewing - Apr 18, 2017
We survived Lent. We meditated on Jesus’ Passion and Death. We sacrificed, mortified ourselves, and gave more generously. And now we have entered the time of feasting, joy, and new life of Easter. It’s almost too much to absorb, because we’ve spent over a month denying our senses and giving up a portion of our comfortable lives. Could it be that Easter really means we are supposed to end the good habits we’ve adopted during Lent? Jesus said, “Can the wedding guests... -
7 Most Beautiful Quotes on the Power of Silence
Catherine Birri - Feb 23, 2017
Few people would argue with the statement that our modern society offers little opportunity for silence. Smart phones and mobile devices keep messages, emails, streaming music and video platforms, and social media feeds available to us essentially at all times. You can't even pump gas or take a cab ride without clips of news, entertainment, and advertising before your eyes and ears. There are two realities we need to accept: first, silence is an integral part of the development of our... -
Do You Know About these 10 Amazing Miracles of Lourdes?
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 16, 2017
Our Lady of Lourdes is one of the most popular and beloved titles of Mary venerated in the Catholic Church and all over the world. The site of a Marian apparition and a miraculous spring, Lourdes is the destination of millions pilgrims and visitors each year. Read about some of the amazing miracles of Lourdes here.
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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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