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St. Mary MacKillop: The First Australian Saint
Gillian Weyant - Jul 26, 2018
On October 17, 2010, Mary MacKillop became the first ever native of Australia to be canonized by the Catholic Church. Her life was full of service to the poor or otherwise helpless, and throughout her years on earth she displayed a truly Christlike devotion to others. -
Understanding the True Meaning of Freedom with John Paul II
John Kubasak - Jul 5, 2018
Even though it’s often perceived as a political topic, freedom reaches to the core of the human person. To understand St. John Paul II’s treatment of it, we have the starting point of his life as a young man, some foundational theological and philosophical principles, and the guides of his writings. -
Fulton Sheen’s Life and His Impact on the New Evangelization
Oakleigh Stavish - Jun 26, 2018
Venerable Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s lessons are timeless and shed light on our lives today. He was instrumental in the start of the New Evangelization and brought our Faith to others through modern means of communication. -
The History Of Relics And Why They Matter
Oakleigh Stavish - Jun 19, 2018
The early Church Fathers were unanimous in their approval of the veneration of relics. However, they were careful to note that the veneration of relics is not the worship that is due only to God, but a lesser form of honor. -
5 Less Popular Saints That Will Surprise You
Gillian Weyant - Jun 7, 2018
Not all saints are so well-known: in addition to the number of saints whose names you might find familiar, there is a vast number of saints who have been recognized by the Catholic Church but who are not often spoken of very often. -
Powerful Saint Quotes That Celebrate Mary
Nick Eden - May 29, 2018
As the month of May draws to a close, let's look at some quotes from the saints on Our Mother Mary in honor of her month of May. -
Married Saints That Bear Witness to the Faith
Sara and Justin Kraft - May 22, 2018
It is interesting that while it is necessary for the propagation of the human species that vast majority of mankind is called to live in the married state, only a select few of the canonized saints were married and it is even rarer to find canonized spouses. This begs the question, why are there so few married couples who are saints? -
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... -
You Need to Use This Top 10 Guide to Holiness
John Kubasak - Jan 9, 2018
Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos was the kind of spiritual guide that people travelled to hear him preach and confess to him. What made him so appealing was “a simple lifestyle and a simple manner of expressing himself." The foundation of his success was his own personal holiness. -
Why Ring in the New Year by Honoring the Mother of God?
Gillian Weyant - Jan 2, 2018
On the first of January, the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God. This feast shows us beautiful and fundamental truths about our faith, and how we may grow closer to Jesus through Mary. -
Find Out About These Amazing Saints of November
Anne Stricherz - Nov 28, 2017
The month of November begins with the Feast of “All Saints,” something we are all called to be by our baptism. The canonized saints—holy men and women who served Christ daily—celebrated this month serve as models and inspiration for our own journeys. -
What Do You Know About the Life of this Holy Cardinal?
Mary M. Dillon - Nov 14, 2017
It was said that Cardinal Joachim Meisner "is more closely connected with the message of Fatima than any other German bishop" when he passed away in this centenary year of the Fatima apparitions of 1917. -
How to Celebrate the Saints and All Souls This Month
Oakleigh Stavish - Nov 2, 2017
On the feast of All Saints’ Day on November 1, we honor all of the souls who are in heaven and on the feast of All Souls’ Day on November 2 we pray for the souls of the faithful departed who are still in Purgatory. Commemoration of the dead was a practice that existed since the early days of Christianity, and, in the 6th century, the Benedictines commemorated departed souls on a specific day. -
Do You Know the Amazing Story of This Beatified Mystic?
Gillian Weyant - Oct 12, 2017
Anne Catherine Emmerich, beatified in 2004 by Pope Saint John Paul II, was a German nun, mystic, and stigmatist. A woman of great piety and humility, she recorded visions and insights that enlighten our faith. -
These Saints of October Will Inspire You
Sara and Justin Kraft - Oct 10, 2017
October is full of great saints that can teach us many lessons. Here is a brief introduction to some of them.
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- 1I Was A Pilgrim In History
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- 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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