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What Do You Know About the Inspiring Life of St. Gemma Galgani?
John Kubasak - Mar 28, 2017
There was nothing exteriorly extraordinary about her, but upon the publishing of her writings after her death, the world came to know St. Gemma Galgani as an extraordinary woman. She wanted to join a religious order, but her poor health prevented her. People that knew her were shocked to learn that the kind, quiet girl they knew was also a mystic and stigmatist. If you need inspiration for your daily spiritual life, let St. Gemma be your model. Like her, we ought to "feel it impossible to live"... -
5 Greatest Titles of the Incredible St. Joseph
Maureen Dillon - Mar 21, 2017
This past weekend on March 19 the Church celebrated the great feast of St. Joseph. There is so much to learn about this saint and from this saint in spite of what little actual "history" we have about him. Tradition has given rise to some beautiful titles for St. Joseph that can help us get to know this saint better and begin to model ourselves after his holiness. -
Have You Read About the Amazing Life of St. John of the Cross?
Anne Stricherz - Mar 14, 2017
One of the great mystical doctors of the Church, St. John of the Cross was born in Spain on June 24, 1541. His feast day December 14, is also the day of his death, or, entry into eternal life. In his lifetime of just 49 years, this saint became a great reformer, mystic-poet, and theologian-priest. Indeed he lived up to his name “of the Cross” with heroic sanctity. But what can a life like his offer most Catholics today? Is it realistic to believe that a Carmelite priest who made... -
Read the Amazing Story of the Life of Joan of Arc
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 7, 2017
Among St. Joan of Arc’s most often quoted words are, “I am not afraid. I was born to do this!” Indeed, this summarizes the brave young woman’s "fiat" in response to the divine call she received at the age of 13. Many of the greatest and most beloved saints were poor, uneducated, and simple. Joan was no different. Her simple piety allowed her to clearly see and hear God’s mission for her life, which was presented to her by three heavenly... -
The Most Complete List of Benedictine Mystics
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 2, 2017
Whether consecrated religious, lay oblates, or monks and hermits, each of these men and women offers a portrait of sanctity that is reflected in their deep-rooted mystical spirituality. Though many of them are lauded in New Age communities, what attracts people to them is their holy way of encountering God – with such intimacy and a supernatural union that far supersedes any sort of human connection available to us. What we can glean from the Benedictine mystics is the fusion of the... -
This Is the Most Complete List of Marian Apparitions
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 15, 2016
Always as our Lady, our Mother and our Savior's mother, Mary has appeared as apparitions under many titles to many diverse peoples in different periods of history. She suffered a sword piercing her heart as she watched her son's Passion and Death, and she is constantly alert to even our smallest sufferings. Our Blessed Mother comes to us when we need her most, with a message and guidance specific to the problems and suffering at hand. Here is a list of 40 beautiful stories of Marian... -
Everything You Need To Know About Our Lady of Guadalupe
Jeannie Ewing - Dec 7, 2016
The title of Mary under Our Lady of Guadalupe is a familiar and beloved one in the Americas and throughout the world. Most are aware of at least the image of Our Lady, but the revelation and miracles surrounding the image are unknown to many. Read on to discover the mysteries of St. Juan Diego's famous tilma and be inspired by the incredible beauty of God's works. -
What is the Amazing True Story of Santa Claus?
Sara and Justin Kraft - Nov 30, 2016
St. Nicholas was born during the third century. His parents were wealthy, and raised him to be a Christian. He used his entire inheritance to assist those as Christ would – the needy, the sick, and the suffering. St. Nicholas became Bishop of Myra while a young man and was known for his generosity to those in need and his love for children. There are numerous legends surrounding St. Nicholas’ generosity. In the most famous, St. Nicholas heard that a person... -
The Greatest Quotes from the Amazing Padre Pio
Catherine Birri - Nov 17, 2016
The Saints provide nourishment for our souls. The lives they lived before us are paths we can follow to Christ. Padre Pio is a saint with innumerable insights on this road to Christ. One could spend days or weeks or even a lifetime soaking up the wisdom of Padre Pio. Here are ten quotes to enrich your spiritual life as we approach the beginning of the Advent season and the end of the Year of Mercy. -
What Do You Really Know About the Mystery of the Stigmata?
Charles Kaupke - Nov 15, 2016
What do you know about the stigmata? This phenomenon - in which one bears the marks of Christ crucified on his or her own body - is one that many Catholics have heard of, but might not know much about. In our modern era it is most commonly associated with Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, who was given the stigmata for the last fifty years of his life. Despite widespread recognition of the word “stigmata” due to the case of Padre Pio, many people are unaware of what... -
11 of the most Inspiring Saints to Honor this November
Jeannie Ewing - Nov 14, 2016
Here are 11 of the most Inspiring Saints to Honor this November. Many of us falsely assume that sainthood is attainable only for the holiest of holy people—those who have been canonized and to whom documented miracles are directly attributed. In November, we remember all of the saints – those canonized and the myriad in Heaven who never will be. We, too, are among those called to sainthood. Each of our paths to sanctification is tailored to the journey we must take... -
The Extraordinary Life of St. Faustina
Gillian Weyant - Nov 10, 2016
Saint Maria Faustina Kowalska was born in 1905 in central Poland and was known from an early age for her obedience, prayerfulness and sympathy for those in need, as well as a profound love for the Holy Eucharist. She received a vision of Jesus as the “King of Divine Mercy,” clothed in white with red and white rays radiating from his heart, during which He asked her to paint an image of himself as he appeared, with the words “Jesus, I Trust in You” inscribed upon the... -
The Amazing St. Isaac Jogues and Missionaries to the Americas
Jeannie Ewing - Oct 24, 2016
Our Catholic faith encompasses a deeper understanding of what it means to be a missionary than simply preaching the gospel. St. John Paul II, in his inaugural encyclical Redemptor Hominis, explained that a “missionary attitude” means we must first be aware of “what is in man” before we teach and preach to him. He stressed the importance of reaching people at their level, building upon any goodness their spirituality already holds. Authentic missionary work... -
How to Improve your Spiritual Life with These Ignatian Exercises
Vincent Terreri - Oct 20, 2016
The life and teachings of Saint Ignatius of Loyola are a great help in the struggle we all face to discover what good we are called to do each day. Since the purpose and work of the life of Grace is union with God, then we do well to consider the practices of the great men of faith who realized that purpose and demonstrated that work in their own lives. Many of us have heard of the founder of the Jesuits, St. Ignatius of Loyola. And some have heard of his masterful treatise The Spiritual... -
The Extraordinary and Inspiring Life of St. John Paul II
Anne Stricherz - Oct 18, 2016
Even before he was canonized, many people referred to the man who was the first Pope from Poland as St John Paul the Great. The late Pontiff was great in his ministry, his writing, his leadership, his vision for the Church, his holiness, his devotion to the Eucharist and Our Lady. The most traveled Pope in history, St. John Paul II was influential in the fall of Communism in the late 80’s and early 90’s and radically influential in areas of human rights, political freedom and more....
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I Was A Pilgrim In History
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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
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