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Having Difficulty in Prayer? Try Praying with Sacred Art
W. P. Bennett - Sep 19, 2019
Prayer can be tough. In addition to finding the time to actually pray, what we do with that time can be hard to figure out. Some people pray the rosary, some read spiritual books or other writings. But others often are at a loss of what to do during their time set aside to pray. If you find yourself in this situation I have one simple question for you: have you ever thought about praying with sacred art? -
Here’s What You Need to Know to Start Practicing the Five First Saturdays Devotion
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 29, 2019
As Catholics we have our own vocabulary. We hear people talking about “devotions” and we may not even really understand what that means. So what is a devotion? They begin to flow out from deep within and harmonize our thoughts and actions with the mind of God. -
Why We Need to Make the First Friday Devotion a Common Catholic Practice Again
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 20, 2019
One of the promises Jesus made to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque for those who honor his Sacred Heart is giving those who practice this devotion "all the graces necessary in their state of life." Couldn't we all use more of God's grace in our lives? -
Inspiring Books Every Catholic Should Read
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 30, 2019
Every practicing Christian knows how important it is to read Holy Scripture on a regular basis. But, other than the Bible, what are the basic building blocks to a healthy and thriving faith? Check out this list for some great reading suggestions. -
5 Reasons You Should Go To Adoration (If You Don’t Already)
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 25, 2019
Regardless of how or when you decide to visit Jesus in Eucharistic Adoration, the key is to simply begin somewhere. It doesn’t have to be entire Holy Hour right away, but start with ten or fifteen minutes and build the habit on a weekly or monthly basis. -
Why Leisure is a Necessity, Not a Luxury
Jeannie Ewing - Jul 16, 2019
Those who understand and utilize the order of right recreation as leisure are the ones who remind us to stop doing and start looking, to pause long enough to enjoy this life we’ve been given, and to know that God is moving in and through us every day. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection July 14
Marketing Marketing - Jul 14, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ private revelations found in her book, The Refugee from Heaven, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel passage Luke 10:25-37. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection July 7
Marketing Marketing - Jul 7, 2019
The following is an excerpt from Cora Evans’ private revelations found in her writings, Gems: Knowing Christ in Light of Modern Wisdom, selected as a reflection for the Sunday Gospel passage Luke 10:1-12, 17-20. -
J.R.R. Tolkien and his Catholic Imagination
Gillian Weyant - Jul 2, 2019
Reading literature written by Catholic authors often offers deeper portrayals of many aspects of our faith, whether explicitly or symbolically. One Catholic author who has recently reentered the conversation is J.R.R. Tolkien, owing to the recent film Tolkien, a biographical drama about his life. -
Sunday Gospel Reflection
Marketing Marketing - Jun 30, 2019
If we truly believe we are children of God, shouldn't we live our lives with loyalty and devotion to our Father? -
Open Yourself Up to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
John Kubasak - Jun 28, 2019
Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is filled with richness and beauty; it carries promises; it draws us deeper into the mystery of the divine love of God. Loving the Sacred Heart is simply a way of loving Jesus. -
The True Good of the Body: A (Very Basic) Theology of the Body Primer
Mackenzie Worthing - Jun 25, 2019
Man’s body is distinct from the rest of physical creation because it was created in unity with man’s soul. Man is not like the other creatures. He is not like the angels because the angels do not have bodies, and he is not like the other creatures because he has a rational soul. -
So You Wanna Be a Nun?
Mackenzie Worthing - Jun 10, 2019
So you want to be a nun or religious sister? You might be reading this because you’re thinking about a vocation to being a vowed Bride of Christ on this side of heaven, or you might just be interested in learning about the process. It is a process with many steps and a lot of serious decision making. Over and above all, it is a process of discernment and prayer. It is a process of conforming to God’s plan, just as any vocation is. -
How We Found God’s Blessings and Grace in the Most Unexpected Places
Sara and Justin Kraft - May 28, 2019
This June, Justin and I celebrate eight years of marriage. Each year, on our anniversary, we look through our wedding album and I see two youngsters so much in love but yet so clueless about what life will bring us in the next few years. I remember being so in love – and anxiously awaiting spending the rest of our lives together. -
How You Can Embrace Christ’s Call to Repent and Believe
W. P. Bennett - May 21, 2019
“Repent and believe in the Gospel.” These words of Jesus Christ from the Gospel of Mark can be said by the priest or minister who distributes the ashes to the faithful on Ash Wednesday. These six words also sum up the entire message of Jesus Christ as he proclaims the kingdom of God. But they remain just six words and leave a lot unsaid in how exactly to live this out in our everyday lives.
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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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