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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. -
7 Interesting Facts About Our Guardian Angels
Hannah Crites - Sep 28, 2021
We really don’t know much about guardian angels, but we hear about them all the time. As we approach the Feast of Guardian Angels on October 2 let’s learn a little about our heavenly friends who are on this journey with us. -
5 Ways to Better Enter Into the Mass
Josh Florence - Sep 23, 2021
We receive a gift each time we are present for Mass- the source and summit of the Catholic faith. With that being said, it’s good to be as ready as possible to receive Our Lord in the Eucharist. Josh Florence reflects on 5 simple ways to prepare ourselves for Mass. -
How the Season of Fall Can Inspire Our Prayer
Rachel Forton - Sep 21, 2021
In many ways, this tension between bounty and death is reminiscent of the spiritual life. We thank God for His many gifts and at the same time, we are asked to let go of all that is no longer for us.That is the invitation of fall-inspired prayer – to find Jesus within and let His life inspire ours. -
Seven Sorrows of Mary: Accompanying Jesus On His Way to the Cross
Jeannie Ewing - Sep 16, 2021
We can grieve with the Heart of Mary. We know she reflected deeply upon everything her Son endured throughout His life, likely knowing that it would end in death. Because of that, what Jesus suffered, Mary also suffered. And this is true of those who love both Jesus and Mary. We can be assured that, as we turn to them in our darkest and most despondent moments, they genuinely accompany us, unseen but present, through every loss and every pain. -
From Death to Life: The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross
Fr. Mike Liledahl - Sep 14, 2021
By death Christ conquered death. The Cross is central to the Christian life, but why do we celebrate it in September? Fr. Michael reflects on the history and meaning of this great feast. -
Celebrating the Nativity of Mary: Her Life, Vocation, and Fiat
Gillian Weyant - Sep 8, 2021
On the eighth of September, the Catholic Church celebrates one of the most well-known feasts of the liturgical year: the feast of the Nativity of Mary, the Mother of God. This feast provides us with a wonderful opportunity to consider the meaning of Mary’s life. While we can consider the feast in terms of the event of Mary’s birth in and of itself, we can also take this opportunity to think about the meaning of Mary’s life, of her vocation, and ultimately of her... -
5 Ways to Teach Children to Pray
Kimberly Timmerman - Sep 2, 2021
“Let the Children come to me…” Jesus’ words seem so simple yet reveal deeper meaning, especially upon closer contact with children. Childhood is a miraculous stage of life. So much is learned, desired, explored and so quickly. With some tailoring, these suggestions to teach children to pray can be adapted to the age, personality, and challenges of each child.
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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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