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Advent Week 2 Reflection: Hidden Blessings for Joseph and the Journey to Bethlehem
Sara and Justin Kraft - Dec 7, 2021
An often-overlooked portion of the Christmas narrative is the journey to Bethlehem. Sara and Justin Kraft reflect on the different burdens of the journey that can be seen as blessings and points of learning for us. -
Advent Week 1 Reflections: Mary’s Vow and the Swaddling Clothes
John Kubasak - Dec 3, 2021
The second chapter of The Advent Story moves to Cora’s record of her visions. Two things stood out to me: Mary’s vow of virginity and the swaddling clothes. -
Thanksgiving Roundup: Posts from the Archives!
The Cora Evans Team - Nov 23, 2021
Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for what we have been given and to practice generosity with those around us. As this holiday draws near, we've put together a compilation of posts from previous years for you to read. -
Is Christ the King of My Life?
Mackenzie Worthing - Nov 20, 2021
The Feast of Christ is King is upon us. With the end of the Church Year we celebrate the kingship of Jesus before we begin anew with the season of Advent. Celebrating his kingship over heaven and earth reminds us that he truly rules everything. -
Is Advent Penitential? Drawing Nearer to the Heart of Jesus
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 16, 2021
Advent is a season that gently invites us to abandon ourselves into the care of a merciful and tender God. But there is still a portion of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that somehow gently nudges us out of our spiritual apathy and begins new work in us. -
Short Scripture: The 4 One-Page Books of the New Testament
John Kubasak - Nov 9, 2021
As much as the New Testament has been studied, the one-page books often get left out. Today’s blog offers some background and reflection on the books of Philemon, 2 John, 3 John, and Jude. -
Thy Will Be Done: St. Joseph & Preparing For a Happy Death
Sara and Justin Kraft - Nov 5, 2021
As the end of the year of Saint Joseph approaches, it seems natural to reflect on the end of the life of Saint Joseph. One of Joseph’s most common titles is “Patron of the dying”. It is often said that Saint Joseph is the Patron of a happy death because he died surrounded by Jesus and Mary. However, Saint Joseph’s life has many lessons to teach us about how to prepare for a happy death. -
All Souls Day: How & Why We Pray For the Dead
Sara and Justin Kraft - Nov 4, 2021
As Christians, we approach death differently. All Souls Day (as well as the whole month of November) is the day we commemorate all those who have died, but with the hope of eternal life. Specifically, it is a day that we pray that God’s promise is fulfilled. -
That We Might Live with Him: The Theological Virtues
Mackenzie Worthing - Oct 28, 2021
The theological virtues are the foundation of the Christian life that prepare us "that we might live with him" as St. Paul says. -
Jesus, Our Guest In Little Things
John Kubasak - Oct 26, 2021
The process of prayer, perseverance in struggles, and submission to the will of God can transform a day. Jesus is there from start to finish: we pray to commune with Him; persevering through difficulties leads us to desire Him more; submitting ourselves to the will of God brings us even closer to Him. Let us draw closer to Him so that He may draw us closer to Himself. -
4 Spiritual Lessons We Can Learn from St. Teresa of Avila
Sara and Justin Kraft - Oct 15, 2021
St. Teresa of Avila transformed the life of prayer of the Church. Although herself a mystic and Doctor of the Church, she provides us with means of prayer that are accessible to all. -
How to Grow Your Own Devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 13, 2021
Knowing that God imparts specific graces to us through Mary under different titles, as we invoke Our Lady of Aparecida, we can ask her for greater unity among all peoples of different races and creeds, and peace in our hearts, homes, and communities. -
A Heart to Heart with the Poetry of St. John Henry Newman
Sara and Justin Kraft - Oct 7, 2021
Sara and Justin Kraft reflect on the beauty of the life and poems of St. John Henry Newman and how his poetry can inspire our own prayer, our own "heart to heart" with God. -
A Chain of Thought: 4 Quotes on the Rosary from Cora Evans
John Kubasak - Oct 5, 2021
Among the publications of Cora Evans’ writings, Gems provides insights into the intricacies of the Catholic faith. These come from Cora’s life of prayer, mystical experiences, and deep relationship with Christ. Cora had many reflections on the rosary, that John Kubasak hopes will result in a deeper devotion to this wonderful prayer. -
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.
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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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