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14 Of The Most Inspiring Quotes from St. Faustina’s Diary
Sara and Justin Kraft - Nov 3, 2015
St. Faustina was born in 1905. Through her and her diary, Jesus communicates to the world the message of His Divine Mercy. Not only have we been blessed with the Divine Mercy Chaplet and Divine Mercy Novena, but here are the 14 most inspiring quotes from the St Faustina Diary. -
12 Amazing Quotes from Saint John Paul II
Maureen Dillon - Oct 22, 2015
During his life and his pontificate, Pope John Paul II reached many, both Catholic and non-Catholic, with the depth of his insight into the human spirit. Today, on the feast of the great, modern saint, here is a list of 12 amazing quotes from Saint John Paul II that will move, encourage, and challenge you. Enjoy! -
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... -
4 Inspiring October Catholic Saints You Absolutely Must Know
Anne Stricherz - Oct 1, 2015
It may still be ordinary time, but I like to think the month of October is an extraordinary time in the Catholic Church. Not only is it Respect for Life Month, it is also the month of the Rosary—two traditions that reflect the beauty and distinctiveness of Catholic Christianity. And so do the lives of the Saints. In “The Catholicity of the Church” Avery Dulles states “Hardly any practice is so distinctively Catholic as the cult of saints.” This month,... -
The Meaning Behind the Divine Mercy Chaplet
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 6, 2015
The term chaplet refers to a string of beads or the beads comprising the 5 decades of a rosary. In this manner chaplets have long served to aid Christians in the counting of prayers and the practice of devotions. The Chaplet of Divine Mercy is a popular devotion which was promoted by Saint Maria Faustina Kowolska, a polish nun who lived from 1905-1938. The words of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy were given to Saint Faustina in a vision which occurred in September of 1935. -
Angels: Visible and Invisible
Anne Stricherz - Jul 30, 2015
Though many were unenthusiastic about the changes to the translations of the Mass responses in 2011, I found that they served as an invitation to listen more intentionally to what we pray and profess. It gave me pause to consider what I truly believe. For example "visible and invisible." Though we once said “things seen and unseen” “visible and invisible” was so much more clear to me. I truly prayed with these words. I discovered that my heart found joy in professing my... -
An Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality: Part 2
John Kubasak - Jul 27, 2015
In part one, we covered the first half of the pillars of Ignatian spirituality—and how they apply not just to Jesuits but our everyday lives. Now we'll take a look at the second half and consider, again, how they inform our spiritual habits and development. -
An Introduction to Ignatian Spirituality: Part 1
John Kubasak - Jul 16, 2015
In times of great crisis, God blesses His Church with great saints and religious orders. This was true in the first few centuries of the Church, in the present day, and no less true in the 16th century. The Protestant Reformation split continental Europe along Protestant and Catholic lines. Wars abounded, mixing political and religious motives. King Henry VIII of England officially severed ties with the Vatican in 1534, after Parliament gave him the title of Supreme Head... -
The Top 3 Quotes from St. Paul
W. P. Bennett - Jul 9, 2015
On the road to Damascus en route to persecute more followers of Jesus Christ, Saul experienced the Lord Jesus Christ in an event that would change the course of world history. This zealous Jewish persecutor of Christians would change his name to Paul and almost immediately become the greatest evangelizer of a faith he had previously sought vigorously to wipe out. But what we often forget as we study St. Paul is that, in addition to being the prototypical evangelizer, is also one of... -
3 Lessons We Can Learn From the Life of St. Peter
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jun 29, 2015
Today, June 29, the Church honors Saints Peter and Paul. A feast day celebrates the life and actions of a saint that we might draw spiritual lessons from their good example. This week our posts will be a two part tribute to these great foundational saints, starting with today's reflection on three lessons we can learn from the life of St. Peter. -
3 Things to Learn from St. Aloysius Gonzaga
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jun 22, 2015
St. Aloysius Gonzaga is honored in the Church on his feast day June 21. The Church celebrates the feast days of the saints in order to help us call to mind the examples they have left for us in word and deed that we might learn from their example. Therefore let us examine three facts about St. Aloysius which provide spiritual wisdom for us today. -
The Month of May: Our Mother’s Month
Sara and Justin Kraft - May 11, 2015
Here in the United States, the celebration of Mother's Day has taken on a bit of a consumeristic character, as we rush out to buy flowers for our wives and mothers. However, even the secular showering of gifts on mothers points to our innate understanding that motherhood is a precious gift to be appreciated and honored. Although the Mother's Day holiday has passed, there's not need to stop the celebration. In fact, in the church, May is also the month of motherhood. It is the... -
Devotion to Our Lady Undoer of Knots
Maureen Dillon - Apr 22, 2015
Knots. Unless you’re talking to a sailor or fisherman, knots are often seen in a negative light. I don’t want to underrate their usefulness in moments; but, in the average person’s life they tend to show up in the wrong place at the wrong time and can be anywhere from mildly frustrating to debilitating. Knots in our lifes take some work, time, and focus to undo. More than that, we often need some help. And there is help. I’d like to introduce you to Maria... -
The Feast of the Annunciation: What “Fiat” Means for Us
Sara and Justin Kraft - Mar 25, 2015
Today, March 25 (exactly nine months before Christmas), our liturgical calendar celebrates the Annunciation, the day an angel visited Mary and Mary agreed to be the mother of Jesus. Annunciation literally means to announce. We celebrate this day not only for its significance all those years ago, but also to renew (make present all over again) its impact today. In this reflection let’s take a moment to review what happened and then reflect on what it means.
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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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