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How To Celebrate As A Catholic When It’s Ash Wednesday & St. Valentine’s Day

Feb 13, 2018 by Genevieve Cunningham

Catholics everywhere are talking about it."Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day are on the same day this year. What do we DO?"No worries. The answer is actually pretty simple. We just … Read more

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A Novena To St. Blaise

Feb 02, 2018 by Catherine McManamon

On February 3rd, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Blaise.St. Blaise was born into a wealthy Christian family in Armenia. He was trained as a physician before becomin … Read more

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The Lenten Program: How To Prepare For Your Most Fruitful Lent Yet!

Jan 31, 2018 by Ashley Olik

Why does it always seem that as soon as we put away the last of the ornaments and decorations, Lent comes upon us faster than we can work off that last batch of Christmas cookie … Read more

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A Prayer for the Family by St. Mother Teresa

Jan 23, 2018 by Catherine McManamon

A Prayer for the FamilyComposed by St. Mother TeresaHeavenly Father,you have given us the model of life in the Holy Family of Nazareth. Help us, O Loving Father, to make our family … Read more

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Tips for a Holier New Year: Day 6 – Make Time for God

Jan 11, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Upfront: Make Time for GodHalf an hour's meditation each day is essential, except when you are busy. Then a full hour is needed "— Saint Francis de SalesThe truth is th … Read more

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Tips for a Holier New Year: Day 5 – Expect Temptations

Jan 10, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Up Front: Expect TemptationSaint Francis de Sales implored his flock not to be surprised when faced with temptations. In his Sermon on the First Sunday of Lent he said … Read more

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Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 4 – Conversion is Continual

Jan 09, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Upfront: Conversion is continual As we contemplate resolutions in the New Year, it is natural to think of them as significant changes that occur all of a sudden. Once w … Read more

Why Do Catholics Choose A Saint’s Name At Baptism?

Jan 08, 2018 by Ashley Olik

Candles are lit, the petite white gown has been donned by a squirming infant, and now the celebrant turns to the parents holding the child and solemnly asks:“What name do you give … Read more

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Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 3 – Think About Your Character

Jan 08, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

The Bottom Line Up front: Think about your character Character is not something we are born with. It is something we develop through our habits on a daily basis. … Read more

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Tips for A Holier New Year: Day 2 - Talk To God Every Day

Jan 05, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

Bottom Line Up front: Talk to God Every DayI saw a quote recently that said, "Until we believe that prayer is a good use of our time, we will not make time for prayer". How true t … Read more

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Tips For a Holier New Year: Day 1 – The Bare Minimum

Jan 05, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

January is the perfect time to contemplate how to live a holier life in the new year, and the following post is the first in a six- day blog series devoted to helping you make some … Read more

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God's Mercies are New Every Morning, Not Just Every New Year

Jan 03, 2018 by Catherine McManamon

Ringing in the New Year often causes people to pause, review their life, and make resolutions for how to better themselves in the coming year.As a result, the gyms are usually full … Read more