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Do you Understand the Spiritual Importance of Rest?
Jeannie Ewing - Aug 29, 2016
It’s overwhleming to consider how magnificent are God’s works, but what strikes me most – always, to the core – is the truth that God rested on the seventh day. Think about that for a moment: the Creator of the universe and everything in it rested. Naturally, God didn’t need to do this. So why would He choose to rest? Rest is important, even crucial, to our wellbeing. God wanted to set an example for us all to follow by resting on the... -
Top 10 Most Beautiful St. Faustina Quotes on the Eucharist
Jeannie Ewing - Aug 25, 2016
St. Faustina was one of the many saints who held an intimate devotion to the Eucharist, and she frequently expressed her deep love for Jesus in Holy Communion in her writings. For her, the message of Divine Mercy was intricately intertwined with this sacrament, along with Confession. When we approach Jesus with the same open heart she had, ready to receive His very essence into our bodies and souls, we embrace the totality of His mercy. Let us always receive Jesus’ Body,... -
St. Catherine of Siena Quotes on Prayer That Will Inspire You
Charles Kaupke - Aug 23, 2016
Prayer can be difficult in the modern era: social media, twenty-four hour news coverage, and being constantly “connected” make it hard to be still and know God. The fourteenth-century Dominican mystic Saint Catherine of Siena has much to say that can help us when we come up against roadblocks to prayer. -
10 Mother Teresa Quotes on Service to Make you Think
Sara and Justin Kraft - Aug 4, 2016
One cannot be fully alive without relationships with others. We are made for love, to be unified in giving and receiving with others and ultimately with God. If we close ourselves off to service, we will never create the space within ourselves to be filled with the love of God. He can transform the most difficult tasks into meaningful experiences, but we have to be aware of His presence. These Mother Teresa quotes on service and serving the poor exemplify the meaning of charity and love for... -
The Most Powerful St. Faustina Quotes on Prayer
John Kubasak - Jul 28, 2016
St. Faustina’s Diary is a collection of six notebooks; they contain her personal reflections, chronicle visits from Jesus and Mary, and cover usual diary sorts of things, like the goings on of her convent. St. Faustina’s notes on prayer are of special value, for she not only has great wisdom in the spiritual life but a great love of Jesus. -
10 Inspiring St. John Paul II Quotes on the Value of Life
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 21, 2016
Mankind is unique among all the creatures of the world. We have been endowed with reason—and made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26). And among mankind, each of us is a unique person. St. John Paul II is a model of wisdom for us in his emphasis and extensive writings on the supreme dignity of personhood, from conception to natural death. Do we treat our elders with respect? Do we value and support mothers? Are we understanding and loving toward those with disabilities?... -
10 Most Beautiful and Inspiring St. Faustina Quotes about Mercy
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jul 19, 2016
At the canonization of St. Faustina in 2000, Pope John Paul II reflected that the message of mercy Sister Faustina imparted stood like a “bridge” between the 20th century (one of the most violent in human history) and the third millennium. St. Faustina, a polish nun, was gifted with mystical visions of our Lord Jesus. Here are ten quotes from St. Faustina and Our Lord's words to her that reveal the boundlessness of the Divine Mercy—it is inexhaustible; we need "have... -
10 of the Most Beautiful Mother Teresa Quotes on Love
John Kubasak - Jun 29, 2016
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta was world renowned for her love of the poor. Her work turned out to be even more impressive, when in 2007, ten years after her death, her writings revealed that she had experienced a lengthy time of spiritual dryness. From near the start of her ministry in Calcutta up through her death, she felt abandoned by God. This news was greeted with shock by the rest of the world. One of the brightest, Christ-like lights shining in the world, going... -
The 10 Best St. John Paul II Quotes on Love of All Time
Jeannie Ewing - Jun 28, 2016
In a society that applauds sexual liberty, excuses rape, defends same-sex “marriage,” and promotes contraception and abortion based on the loose definition of “love wins,” St. John Paul II reminds us that love is love only when it is lived through the lens of self-sacrifice. If we base our idea of love on attraction or other fuzzy emotions, we gravely misunderstand the truth about love. Here are ten quotes from this beloved pope—and saint of our... -
10 Most Beautiful Mother Teresa Quotes on the Family
Jeannie Ewing - Jun 21, 2016
Most people remember Blessed Mother Teresa for her work with the poorest of the poor in Calcutta. A pioneer in modern implementation of peace and justice, she also spoke openly about controversial topics, such as abortion and the importance of traditional marriage and family life. In her no-nonsense, yet charitable, manner, Mother Teresa delivered the truth in a palatable and achievable manner. Her words of wisdom regarding the family are timeless treasures that we can... -
How These Martyrs for the Faith Can Get You Really Inspired
Sara and Justin Kraft - Jun 2, 2016
“Martyr” is a Greek word meaning witness. St. Peter himself uses the word in the Acts of the Apostles referring to all the apostles as “martyrs” to Jesus’ resurrection. In later years, the word came to mean a person who gave up his life rather than deny Jesus. One of the greatest gifts of the martyrs is their example of courage which we can look to when we face ridicule or pressure to make our faith only a private matter with little influence on... -
Do You Bear Christ’s Light to the World with Joy?
Anne Stricherz - May 30, 2016
There is much to be said for the architecture on campus at the University of Notre Dame. Though some would consider the Eck Visitors’ Center the first stop as they get their map of the 1250-acre campus, many are anxious to enter the Bookstore where you can purchase much more than textbooks. However, placed between the two buildings is a statue that isn’t hard to recognize. It’s Our Lady—Notre Dame, in an all-enveloping embrace of Elizabeth, her cousin. This statue,... -
How to Make the Most of these Beautiful Spiritual Gifts
John Kubasak - May 24, 2016
One of the pitfalls of Catholicism in general is that we can look at the sacraments like a coffee stand stamp card. The sacrament of confirmation is very susceptible to that mindset, and it reduces the gifts of the Holy Spirit to a simple checklist. The whole list comes from Isaiah 11:1-3: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. They were qualities used to describe the coming Messiah; by virtue of our baptism and incorporation into the... -
These Meditations will Fill Your Day with Peace
Jeannie Ewing - May 16, 2016
Every new mom is eager to learn about this strange and wondrous new world of navigating diapers, crying spells, and sleepless nights, so she turns to the local advice column in the hopes of finding some timeless insight to guide her. But true counsel can only be found in our beautiful spiritual mother, Mary. As often as we seek common parenting advice for the modern mom, so should we spend time pondering the sage wisdom that cannot be found in lists or articles. Mary, a person of few... -
15 Beautiful Reminders of Your Mother’s Love for You
Jeannie Ewing - May 5, 2016
Since the beginning of Christianity, saints and sages have venerated the role of Mary in our salvation. Her unassuming nature, yet bold confidence in God, beckons us who are riddled with sin to approach her heart with confidence and find relief in her motherly love. As the Protestant Reformation silenced prayers and devotions to our Lady, calling them idolatrous, faithful Christians remained steadfast in their heartfelt supplications to the one who bore our Savior. Known by...
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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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