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How is the Beauty of Holy Week Celebrated Across the World?
Sara and Justin Kraft - Mar 23, 2016
While Holy Week is devoutly and spiritually observed all around the world, there are some places where it is a time of elaborate ritual, participated in by entire cultures and cities. Sacred traditions that date back centuries become the center of public life for a resplendent seven days. Read on to learn about all-night processions, living Stations of the Cross in which the Pope portrays Christ, floats weighing several thousand pounds, and the making of intricate and colorful sawdust carpets to... -
The Most Gruesome Details of the Crucifixion of Jesus
John Kubasak - Mar 21, 2016
If a first-century Roman walked into a Catholic parish today, he’d be shocked to see a crucifix on the wall, knowing that the crucifixion was to instill fear as an public instrument of torture. Even more strange would be the artistic adornments on the crucifix—he would only see an instrument of gruesome torture and death. As we are confronted with Good Friday and Jesus’ Passion, it would help to look at the crucifixion of Jesus more from the eyes of that... -
What Do You Really Know About the Beloved St. Patrick?
John Kubasak - Mar 16, 2016
St. Patrick did not discover a pairing of corned beef, cabbage, and Guinness; nor did he invent green beer. St. Patrick was, however, was a great evangelist, and was the Holy Spirit’s vessel in converting Ireland to the Christian faith. Although a self-described “sinner without learning,” St. Patrick left a mark on the Emerald Isle that endures 1,500 years after his death. Today, March 17, many nations of the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day. We... -
10 Really Important Lessons in Love for Men
Sara and Justin Kraft - Mar 13, 2016
In a few short days we will honor Saint Joseph by celebrating his Solemnity on March 19th. Relatively little is known about Saint Joseph. The bible is uniquely silent. Joseph is never quoted nor are any words attributed to him. Despite the absence of information, he has always been held in esteem, serving as a great example especially for men. Read on to discover 10 insights that men can gain from the life of St. Joseph. -
How to Complete an Excellent Examination of Conscience
W. P. Bennett - Mar 8, 2016
Second grade. My hands were sweating and my mind racing. I was so nervous I went into the confessional and read every single question word for word and just said yes at the end, admitting to every sin listed—including murder, adultery, and coveting. Thankfully, the priest helped ease my mind to the point where I could confess some things that I had actually done—but I've never forgotten that first time I tried to do an examination of conscience on my own. Nowadays I... -
Here are 10 of the Most Unexpected Catholic Conversion Stories
Sara and Justin Kraft - Feb 23, 2016
God works in mysterious ways, sometimes converting individuals to Catholicism through truth, goodness and beauty. He comes in search of each one of us and calls us each by name. Here are 10 famous, yet unexpected Catholic conversion stories to inspire us all toward deeper conversion to our Lord. -
How to Prepare for the Best Lent of your Life
John Kubasak - Feb 9, 2016
Lent is a season for reflection. We have an opportunity to reflect on our lives--past and present. How have we lived? How do we live out each day? We have an opportunity to reflect on the attachments we have to worldly pleasures and comforts in this season of fasting. And we have an opportunity to reflect on the love that God has for us. The book of Tobit reminds us to "consider what [the Lord] has done for you." We want to give you the tools to prepare for the best Lent of your... -
Introducing What You Really Need to Know about Religious Orders
W. P. Bennett - Feb 3, 2016
I’ve been to World Youth Days. I’ve been to the March for Life in Washington DC and the Walk for Life in San Francisco (but not in the same year). I’ve been to plenty of gatherings where a lot of Catholics will be and I’m always amazed at the number of different religious clothing that people have. I’m not talking about tee shirts with religious slogans or bible verses on them, but rather clothing distinctive to a particular group of priests or... -
The Ultimate List of The Catholic Shrines in the USA
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jan 21, 2016
What is a Catholic shrine? A Catholic shrine is a church or other sacred place which has the approval of the local bishop and which is visited by the faithful as pilgrims (Canon 1230). While sometimes it can be a burial place of a saint or Marian apparition, more commonly it is erected as a center for specific devotion. "What Catholic Shrines are near me?" You can find a full listing of all shrines within the United States here, but we've selected the most... -
10 Awesome Ways to Jumpstart your Spirituality in the New Year
John Kubasak - Jan 7, 2016
I long gave up on New Years’ resolutions. I’m a big fan of resolutions in the theoretical realm. Keeping them, however, is the trick—and something I’m terrible at it. Resolutions are far harder to keep than to make, and they’re helpful for identifying needed areas of growth/change in our lives. Out of all the worthy areas we could focus our resolutions—health, family, adventures, work—the spiritual life is often one area neglected by... -
8 Wonderful International Ways to Celebrate the Epiphany
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jan 5, 2016
Epiphany is the celebration of the manifestation (or materialization) of Christ, the son of God and his divinity to the world. In the United States, we celebrate the epiphany the second Sunday following Christmas. In other countries, the more traditional date of January 6 is observed. Here are 8 wonderful international ways to celebrate the Epiphany. -
5 Beautiful Images of the Nativity to Help your Prayer Life
Anne Stricherz - Dec 29, 2015
Every year, I save the cards that have special meaning for me. I have noticed that a significant number of them feature the Nativity of Our Lord. It’s a poignant image for the season, because it depicts who and what we celebrate. Nativity scenes often feature more than a child wrapped in swaddling clothes. The Magi, shepherds, angels, animals and sometimes-small children visit Him. I am reminded through the Nativity that God is with us: Emmanuel. Here are five images I... -
Do You Know What this Classic Christmas Carol Really Means?
Sara and Justin Kraft - Dec 21, 2015
To our ears, the familiar Christmas carol “The Twelve Days of Christmas” seems to be a merry carol we sing (and in our home we use it to help our three year old learn to count). However, its origin is something more out of a spy movie than a child’s imagination. The song was composed in England during a time of great persecution for Catholics. Do you know what this classic Christmas carol really means? -
How to Celebrate the Advent Season: 5 Awesome World Traditions
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 17, 2015
Various Advent traditions are celebrated throughout the world today. In our western way of life, we can adopt some of these vibrant and rich Advent celebrations from our brothers and sisters around the world. Many of these customs are available in parts of our nation with a large population of a particular culture, but even if we do not have access to a live representation of them, we can recreate them in our own way and install a new family tradition that is sure to be beloved... -
10 Practical Ways to Celebrate Advent This Year
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 14, 2015
Though we have officially entered the third week of Advent with Gaudete (“Rejoice”) Sunday, there are still nearly two weeks remaining before the Christmas season begins. I am always aghast that our world begins celebrating Christmas shortly after Halloween ends, and then on December 26, it’s as if the holiest of seasons has suddenly vanished. My dear Christian brothers and sisters, let us remember that Advent is such a beautiful gift for us, especially in this...
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- 1I Was A Pilgrim In History
- 2An Introduction to the Life and Writings of Cora Evans
- 3The Refugee from Heaven
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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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