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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. -
Learn How to Do Your Own Spiritual Retreats
Charles Kaupke - Jul 24, 2018
The great news is that the decision to take a retreat doesn’t need to be simply another item on your To-Do list. You literally can construct a retreat of your own making! A do-it-yourself retreat might seem like an impossible task, but with a little creativity and determination, you can craft a weekend that meets your spiritual needs and is conducive to your schedule. -
Unlock the Power of Lectio Divina
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 19, 2018
In the past series of blogs, you have been introduced to the “Lectio Divina” or divine reading method of prayer. The goal of this post is to provide you with tips to help you unlock the power of Lectio and provide an example you can follow. -
Lectio Divina Part 3: Commit to God in Prayer
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 12, 2018
In this part 3 of our series on Lectio Divina, Jeannie Ewing takes us on a journey of how she enters into prayer using the Lectio Divina practice. -
Lectio Divina Part 2: Pray with the Word of God
Charles Kaupke - Jun 28, 2018
In this second part of our look at Lectio Divina, we will go through the practice step-by-step using a particular passage of Scripture. This example should provide readers with a good reference point for Lectio Divina, and encourage the practice of individual use of Lectio Divina. -
An Introduction To Praying The Scriptures With Lectio Divina
John Kubasak - Jun 21, 2018
In this Part 1 of 4 series on Lectio Divina, learn what lectio divina is, how it works, and where it comes from. This devotional can be a great addition to your daily prayer life and scritpure reading process. -
Tips To Help Your Prayer Life In The Summer
Jeannie Ewing - Jun 14, 2018
If you have a young family, you understand well how difficult it is to establish and maintain a regular prayer life, anyway. Despite the struggles, there are creative ways we can ensure that God remains at the center of all we are thinking, saying, and doing when we’re in the midst of collecting fun memories. Here are a few tips to get you started. -
Learn About Litanies And How To Pray Them
Gillian Weyant - May 31, 2018
This litany is one of the most well-known and beloved, since it is such a universally and frequently said prayer. It can help us understand our faith a little bit better to consider some other litanies as well, and think about how we can incorporate them into our prayer lives. -
10 Amazing Tips for Praying the Rosary Every Day
Jeannie Ewing - May 8, 2018
Most of us agree that praying the Rosary daily can be an overwhelming prospect. We’re too busy to find ten minutes for vocal prayer most days, we’ll sheepishly admit. Even so, the Rosary has been considered one of the most powerful prayers to combat both ordinary and extraordinary diabolic activity. It is known to console the dying and bring hardened sinners to conversion. There’s a reason Our Lady urged the children at Fatima to spread this devotion worldwide. If we commit to... -
The Best Books for Greater Devotion to Mary
Maureen Dillon - May 3, 2018
May is traditionally celebrated as a month dedicated to Our Lady. Here are 5 great books to help you develope a deeper relationship with your Holy Mother. -
Increase Your Joy in Your Work Day with These Prayers
Maureen Dillon - May 1, 2018
Today is the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. It can be challenging to view work as a blessing in our lives. It may be stressful. It often takes us away from spending time with our friends and family or other activities that we rather be doing. It can be difficult not to view work as a punishment from God for Adam and Eve's original sin. However, if we understand human nature and man's relationship with God and with creation rightly, the opportunity and ability to work is a great and... -
Be Inspired to Become a Great Saint Today
Mary M. Dillon - Apr 24, 2018
Sometimes a casual glance at the lives of the Saints can discourage us--make us feel as though sanctity is not something meant for us. We may feel that we are not naturally holy or pure and that must mean that we are not called to be Saints. But God calls all of us to sanctity. He calls all of us to relationship with him and to service of our brothers and sisters in Christ. Here is some inspiration from spiritual reading and the Saints to remind each of us that God desires to make us great... -
4 Beautiful Poems for You to Pray With
Maureen Dillon - Apr 19, 2018
Poetry and prayer share alot in common. The rhythms and imagery of the Psalms evoke a whole variety of emotions and express such natural human desire to describe and understand truth in the context of our own world and experiences. Some poetry is written intentionally as a prayer and some is written as such an honest observation of truth and beauty that for many readers it becomes prayful. Here are four of my favorite poems to pray with. -
Is this Beautiful Form of Prayer in Your Life?
Maureen Dillon - Apr 17, 2018
The term "Novena" is derived from the Latin word for "nine" ("novem") and it signifies a traditional devotion of praying a single prayer or selection of prayers for a period of nine days or, sometimes, even nine weeks. Novenas can be dedicated to specific saints, titles of Mary, scriptural ocasions, Church feastdays, and a number of other themes. They are a beautiful way to practice a particular devotion or lift up a particular intention. Today we'll list out nine Novenas for you to... -
Live More Deeply and Joyfully in the Resurrection Today
Jeannie Ewing - Apr 12, 2018
This is Part 2 of praying the Stations of the Resurrection. These are a traditional devotion for Catholics that “complement the Stations of the Cross.” While there is no formal method of praying these stations, they are intended to promote meditation for the devotee. We've included a related Scripture to each station, followed by a short meditation, and concluded with a prayer. We hope you benefit from this devotion.
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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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