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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... -
Do You Struggle to Forgive those Who Hurt You?
Jeannie Ewing - Apr 21, 2016
Let’s face it: Most of us struggle with forgiveness, whether it’s letting go of a hurt someone has committed against us or forgiving ourselves for offenses against others. As Catholics, we are well aware that it is important, and, indeed, a command, to forgive, yet we still aren’t sure how to forgive well. Does forgiveness mean we forget someone’s henous act? Does it mean we ignore the person who has harmed us in the hopes that the wrongdoing will simply... -
Do You Really Believe in the Shroud of Turin?
W. P. Bennett - Apr 14, 2016
The Shroud of Turin is the most studied piece of cloth in history. Some claim it is the actual cloth that wrapped the body of Jesus Christ after his death and others claim that it is an elaborate hoax…and science can’t tell us which is right!—which leads to it being a great mystery. As historian John Walsh says, “It is either the most awesome and instructive relic of Christ in existence or it is one of the most ingenious, most unbelievably clever products of... -
Boost Your Easter Season with these 10 Inspiring Saints
Jeannie Ewing - Apr 7, 2016
We read about the saints or perhaps learn distantly of their heroic virtue, often noting our own lack of sanctity and the seeming impossibility of our own sainthood. We are all saints in the making. What’s beautiful about the communion of saints is that they lived on earth in a fleshly body, just as we do, and, throughout the ages, have suffered from various ailments, psychological or emotional torment, temptation, and have learned to overcome their own particular vices, bad habits,... -
Do You know How to Live the Resurrection?
Jeannie Ewing - Mar 29, 2016
We are a Resurrection people. Sometimes we forget that simple but poignant truth, especially as we scurry about in the midst of alarming news concerning modern-day martyrdoms, suicides, natural disasters, economic crises, and political upheaval. It’s all too easy to get caught up in fear, which ultimately distracts us from remembering who we are as people of hope. Lent is about the metamorphosis of the Resurrection. Now that Easter is upon us, regardless of how your Lent... -
How is the Beauty of Holy Week Celebrated Across the World?
Sara and Justin Kraft - Mar 23, 2016
While Holy Week is devoutly and spiritually observed all around the world, there are some places where it is a time of elaborate ritual, participated in by entire cultures and cities. Sacred traditions that date back centuries become the center of public life for a resplendent seven days. Read on to learn about all-night processions, living Stations of the Cross in which the Pope portrays Christ, floats weighing several thousand pounds, and the making of intricate and colorful sawdust carpets to... -
The Most Gruesome Details of the Crucifixion of Jesus
John Kubasak - Mar 21, 2016
If a first-century Roman walked into a Catholic parish today, he’d be shocked to see a crucifix on the wall, knowing that the crucifixion was to instill fear as an public instrument of torture. Even more strange would be the artistic adornments on the crucifix—he would only see an instrument of gruesome torture and death. As we are confronted with Good Friday and Jesus’ Passion, it would help to look at the crucifixion of Jesus more from the eyes of that... -
10 Really Important Lessons in Love for Men
Sara and Justin Kraft - Mar 13, 2016
In a few short days we will honor Saint Joseph by celebrating his Solemnity on March 19th. Relatively little is known about Saint Joseph. The bible is uniquely silent. Joseph is never quoted nor are any words attributed to him. Despite the absence of information, he has always been held in esteem, serving as a great example especially for men. Read on to discover 10 insights that men can gain from the life of St. Joseph. -
Learn How to Really Pray Effectively with These Tips
Jeannie Ewing - Mar 9, 2016
Prayer is the foundation and life source of a thriving Christian life. Without it, our faith withers and eventually vanishes, yet so many of us today struggle to understand prayer or carve out time to incorporate it into our daily, frenzied lives. Here are some tips on establishing and maintaining a daily prayer life that will enrich your relationship with God and deepen your love for Him. -
How to Complete an Excellent Examination of Conscience
W. P. Bennett - Mar 8, 2016
Second grade. My hands were sweating and my mind racing. I was so nervous I went into the confessional and read every single question word for word and just said yes at the end, admitting to every sin listed—including murder, adultery, and coveting. Thankfully, the priest helped ease my mind to the point where I could confess some things that I had actually done—but I've never forgotten that first time I tried to do an examination of conscience on my own. Nowadays I... -
Do you Need Inspiration? Turn to these Amazing Saints
Jeannie Ewing - Mar 1, 2016
Each month offers an opportunity for us to become acquainted or reacquainted with some well-beloved and lesser-known canonized saints. These fourteen March saints all exemplified extraordinary charity in their various apostolates. While many are known for founding monasteries or living austerely, others are recognized for their decision to abandon luxurious lifestyles in favor of religious life serving the poor, orphaned, uneducated, sick, and minority groups. Perhaps we may... -
Here are 10 of the Most Unexpected Catholic Conversion Stories
Sara and Justin Kraft - Feb 23, 2016
God works in mysterious ways, sometimes converting individuals to Catholicism through truth, goodness and beauty. He comes in search of each one of us and calls us each by name. Here are 10 famous, yet unexpected Catholic conversion stories to inspire us all toward deeper conversion to our Lord. -
Get The Most Out of The Stations of the Cross
Jeannie Ewing - Feb 18, 2016
We begin the journey to Calvary with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane when we pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, yet the Stations of the Cross place us with Him in front of Pilate as He is condemned to die – cruelly and unjustly. Meditating on the Way of the Cross helps us understand the depth of God's love for us--the immense suffering He endured for our salvation. Here are meditations to help you get the most out of the Stations of the Cross.
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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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