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How Different Titles of Mary Can Fuel Our Devotion
Hannah Crites - Sep 30, 2021
Queen of Heaven, Virgin Mary, Madonna, Our Lady of Lourdes, Mother of God, Immaculate Conception. There are so many names that we as Catholics use to address the mother of Jesus. Out of these, we can be inspired to grow in devotion and love with her. -
7 Interesting Facts About Our Guardian Angels
Hannah Crites - Sep 28, 2021
We really don’t know much about guardian angels, but we hear about them all the time. As we approach the Feast of Guardian Angels on October 2 let’s learn a little about our heavenly friends who are on this journey with us. -
5 Ways to Better Enter Into the Mass
Josh Florence - Sep 23, 2021
We receive a gift each time we are present for Mass- the source and summit of the Catholic faith. With that being said, it’s good to be as ready as possible to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist. Josh Florence reflects on 5 simple ways to prepare ourselves for Mass. -
How the Season of Fall Can Inspire Our Prayer
Rachel Forton - Sep 21, 2021
In many ways, this tension between bounty and death is reminiscent of the spiritual life. We thank God for His many gifts and at the same time, we are asked to let go of all that is no longer for us.That is the invitation of fall-inspired prayer – to find Jesus within and let His life inspire ours. -
Seven Sorrows of Mary: Accompanying Jesus On His Way to the Cross
Jeannie Ewing - Sep 16, 2021
We can grieve with the Heart of Mary. We know she reflected deeply upon everything her Son endured throughout His life, likely knowing that it would end in death. Because of that, what Jesus suffered, Mary also suffered. And this is true of those who love both Jesus and Mary. We can be assured that, as we turn to them in our darkest and most despondent moments, they genuinely accompany us, unseen but present, through every loss and every pain. -
From Death to Life: The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
Fr. Mike Liledahl - Sep 14, 2021
By death Christ conquered death. The Cross is central to the Christian life, but why do we celebrate it in September? Fr. Michael reflects on the history and meaning of this great feast. -
Celebrating the Nativity of Mary: Her Life, Vocation, and Fiat
Gillian Weyant - Sep 8, 2021
On the eighth of September, the Catholic Church celebrates one of the most well-known feasts of the liturgical year: the feast of the Nativity of Mary, the Mother of God. This feast provides us with a wonderful opportunity to consider the meaning of Mary’s life. While we can consider the feast in terms of the event of Mary’s birth in and of itself, we can also take this opportunity to think about the meaning of Mary’s life, of her vocation, and ultimately of her... -
5 Ways to Teach Children to Pray
Kimberly Timmerman - Sep 2, 2021
“Let the Children come to me…” Jesus’ words seem so simple yet reveal deeper meaning, especially upon closer contact with children. Childhood is a miraculous stage of life. So much is learned, desired, explored and so quickly. With some tailoring, these suggestions to teach children to pray can be adapted to the age, personality, and challenges of each child. -
Why We Should Turn To Our Lady of Czestochowa To Teach Us Hope
Kimberly Timmerman - Aug 31, 2021
The image of Our Lady of Czestochowa gives great consolation to be able to unite our own sufferings, wounds and scars with hers. This blog reflects on the history of the image and how we should ask with renewed hope to be able to unite our sufferings and labors with Christ, confident that she will protect us and bring us closer to her Son, Jesus. -
Remembering St. Augustine
Josh Florence - Aug 26, 2021
Josh Florence reflects on the Confessions of St. Augustine and, in particular, the role of memory in the spiritual life. -
Holy Days of Obligation: Celebrating the Major Events in Christ’s Life
Fr. Mike Liledahl - Aug 20, 2021
Fr. Michael Liliedahl discusses the meaning and importance of Holy Days of Obligation in the Church as celebrations of the events of the life of Christ and His mother. -
A Sacrament of Healing, Unity, & Strength: Anointing of the Sick
John Kubasak - Aug 17, 2021
The sacrament of Anointing of the Sick provides grace, healing, unity, and strength to endure sufferings. It is valuable in many circumstances not limited to one's end of life and can be received many times. John Kubasak explains the many graces that come from receiving an anointing. -
A Reflection on the Glorious Mysteries
Jeannie Ewing - Aug 5, 2021
During the month of August we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, the 4th Glorious Mystery. In today's post, Jeannie Ewing provides reflections for the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary during this month of August. -
6 Saints To Celebrate This August
Hannah Crites - Aug 3, 2021
Grit, humility, and resilience is a common theme in the lives of the saints whose feasts we celebrate in August. When the world seemed to be in turmoil and seemed lost, they persisted. Now, the whole church recognizes them for their virtue and how they lived their lives. -
How do we make our home a place, another Bethany, where Jesus is welcome?
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 29, 2021
Sara and Justin Kraft reflect on Luke 10:38-42 and how we can invite Jesus to be our friend, always welcome in our homes.
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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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