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ELECTION DAY: Prayer to Our Lady + Tips for Fasting & Sacrificing Today

Nov 08, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"If evils increase,the devotion of the People of Godshould also increase."- Bl. Pope Paul VIWe are inviting everyone to pray and sacrifice with us today, Tuesday, November 8, 2016, … Read more

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Should Families Discuss Religion and Politics at the Dinner Table?

Nov 07, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

We're in a heated election year and the holidays are fast approaching. Conventional wisdom says there are two topics that should never be discussed at the dinner table, especially … Read more

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Didn't the Catholic Church Do Away with Purgatory?

Nov 02, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

This comment is frequently seen on social media in Catholic circles this time of year, and the answer is no, the Catholic Church did not do away with or change the doctrine of purg … Read more

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Morning Offering to Feature 33-Day Consecration to Jesus through Mary for Feast of Immaculate Conception

Oct 28, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"When you see the storm coming, if you seek safety in that firm refuge which is Mary, there will be no danger of your wavering or going down." –St. Josemaria Escriva We a … Read more

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The 4 Patron Saints of Impossible Causes

Oct 27, 2016 by Mary Thierfelder

There are instances in every person's life when it seems that a problem is insurmountable or a cross is unbearable. In these cases, pray to the patron saints of impossib … Read more

5 Reasons to Venerate the Saints

Oct 26, 2016 by Veronica Mena

Many people who are not Catholic wonder why we look for help from the saints. Even though I was born and raised Catholic, I used to feel more comfortable praying only to God, witho … Read more

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Summary of New Vatican Guidelines for Burial and Cremation

Oct 26, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"In memory of the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord, the mystery that illumines the Christian meaning of death, burial is above all the most fitting way to express faith a … Read more

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The Story of St. Ursula the Warrior Princess and her 11,000 Companions

Oct 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

October 21st is the feast day of St. Ursula, a holy woman and venerated martyr shrouded in mystery. According to legend she was a 4th century princess from Britain who was martyred … Read more

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St. Jose Sanchez del Rio: Child Soldier and Martyr of the Cristero War

Oct 19, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Jose Sanchez del Rio served with the Cristeros army in the defense of the Catholic Church against the Mexican dictator Plutarco Calles. From a young age he had a great love for … Read more

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Pray a Novena to the Patron Saint of Hope: St. Jude

Oct 18, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Jude Thaddeus, cousin of Jesus and one of his Twelve Apostles, is the patron saint of hopeless, desperate situations and lost, impossible, or forgotten causes—and it is said th … Read more

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9 Ways To Turn Mindfulness Into "God-full-ness"

Oct 17, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

Mindfulness is a popular word these days. It has been the subject of blog posts, podcasts, and conferences. There are courses offered on mindfulness. Mindfulness even made the cove … Read more

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Bishop Ignatius of Antioch's Showdown with the Roman Emperor Trajan

Oct 17, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Ignatius of Antioch (d. c. 98-117) was a Syrian who became a disciple of St. John the Apostle after converting to Christianity from paganism. He rose to prominence in the Churc … Read more