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Get The Most Out of The Stations of the Cross
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 18, 2016
We begin the journey to Calvary with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane when we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, yet the Stations of the Cross place us with Him in front of Pilate as He is condemned to die – cruelly and unjustly. Meditating on the Way of the Cross helps us understand the depth of God's love for us--the immense suffering He endured for our salvation. Here are meditations to help you get the most out of the Stations of the Cross. -
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... -
19 Wonderful, Inspiring Bible Quotes Women Really Should Know
Jeannie Ewing - Jan 13, 2016
Like many women, I am an avid fan of nonfiction, and of that, my favorite are short devotionals that revolve around inspirational Scripture verses. Women tend to master the art of multitasking, so it’s important that the encouragement we receive on a daily basis be focused and uplifting. Naturally, the Bible is a treasure trove for such inspiration, and women can be certain that they will glean strength and hope from some of the most beloved of verses (and some lesser known... -
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... -
12 Inspiring Thanksgiving Quotes from Catholic Saints
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 30, 2015
Gratitude is one of the most overlooked and underutilized virtue in our post-modern society, which is filled with narcissism and cynicism. Unlike these worldviews and lifestyles, gratitude springs forth from charity and humility, both of which naturally extend our hearts into a spirit of thanksgiving – for what we have been given, for who God is, and mostly for His love and mercy. The saints, of course, knew this well. Most practiced gratitude on a daily basis as it... -
What is Vocation in The Catholic Church?
W. P. Bennett - Nov 24, 2015
Our vocation is constantly being called out to us by God. It will fit us flawlessly, but in order to hear it we need to learn how to tune out the competing voices calling out for our attention. Hopefully this article will help with some skills on how to do that. We’ll look first at what a vocation means, some examples of vocations from scripture, and then look at the nature of vocations in our world today and some helpful suggestions on how to drown out the competing... -
11 Awesome November Saints That You Really Can’t Miss
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 11, 2015
November is a fantastic month for devotees of several well-known saints in our Catholic tradition. Even for the recent convert or interested skeptic who wants to learn more about the lives of these incredible diverse people who eventually became canonized, this list (while not comprehensive) provides a fantastic foundation for further reflection. These men and women are certain to both inspire and encourage us on our faith journeys, and we can strive to imitate their virtues that led them... -
How to Fast and Pray
W. P. Bennett - Nov 10, 2015
There is something wrong with some of the more common perceptions of fasting and its relationship to prayer. Many view fasting as something external to prayer, as something that we add to prayer from the outside in order to make our prayer more efficacious, rather than viewing fasting as something that is inherently part of prayer. Rather than looking at fasting as something extra we add to prayer, we need to look at it as an integral part of prayer and conclude that our prayer... -
How to Pray for Healing When Suffering
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 29, 2015
Humanity is plagued with brokenness, sickness, and death. We see evidence of this everywhere, through sin (both personal and social), diseases, socioeconomic variances, social injustice, and natural disasters. The consequence of the first sin sometimes whispers but more often shouts to us as a reminder that suffering is inevitable and universal. Despite this truth, God still longs for us to be healed through Him. This article will discuss our relationship with suffering, with... -
Why do Catholics Pray the Rosary?
Maureen Dillon - Oct 21, 2015
Perhaps one of the most common and beautiful devotions practiced by Catholics is the recitation of the Holy Rosary. October is recognized as the month of the rosary, and, in honor of Our Lady’s prayer, this article is going to touch on the history of the rosary and its structure. This beautiful devotion has also been a source of some contention and confusion in our Protestant brothers and sisters. For this reason, we’ll close with some anwers to the question of "why do... -
Here Are 6 Of The Most Inspiring American Women Saints
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 14, 2015
Throughout history, many women have left behind notable legacies that eventually end up in history textbooks. But many of the most heroic women, steeped in virtue, remain unknown by the general population and even perhaps on the periphery in the minds of faithful Catholics. These six American women saints all carried a torch of charity in their hearts that was translated into educating the oppressed and minority groups, caring for the sick and dying, and establishing places of prayer... -
How to Pray to Saints: Here Are Some Tips
Sara and Justin Kraft - Oct 8, 2015
The Catholic teaching regarding the saints is often incorrectly interpreted as a stumbling block to friendship with Christ. Many view the saints as intruders. It is believed that the saints somehow stand between Christ and the believer. The real question at issue is whether one can come to know Christ more perfectly through the saints or without them. The resounding answer is that the saints play a pivotal role in our coming to know Christ because they always stand beside Him showing... -
Whether in Holy Scripture a Word May have Several Senses?
John Kubasak - Oct 5, 2015
The Summa Theologica, one of the most important theological works in the history of the Catholic Church, came from one of the greatest philosophical and theological minds in the history of the Church, St. Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274). See what this incredible work had to say about the proper interpretation of the Scriptures and whether the words of Scripture many have multiple meanings.
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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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