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St. Gerard and the Hidden Power of Silence

Oct 15, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

October 16th is the feast day of St. Gerard Majella. St. Gerard Majella is most famously the patron of expectant mothers (see more of his patronages below), and he teaches us all a … Read more

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The First Marian Apparition in Church History: Our Lady of the Pillar

Oct 11, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

October 12th, in addition to being Columbus Day, is also the feast day of Our Lady of the Pillar, patroness of all Hispanic peoples. While not one of the most widely known titles o … Read more

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The Rosary is Stronger than the Atom Bomb

Oct 11, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

“Prayer is more powerful than the atom bomb.” — Fr. Hubert Schiffer, Hiroshima survivorAugust 2015 marked the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombs dropping on the Japanese cities … Read more

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Prayer of Blessing Against Storms from the Pieta Prayer Book

Oct 06, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Pieta Prayer Book is a classic resource for traditional Catholic prayers and devotions. One of the treasures of our Catholic faith is that we have prayers for all kinds of life … Read more

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5 Easy Steps to Planning A Baptism Party

Oct 02, 2016 by Nicholas Cole

A baby’s baptism is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate with your friends and family. Are you looking for some ideas on how to throw a beautiful baptismal party after the ceremony … Read more

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It's Universal Guardian Angel Appreciation Day!

Oct 01, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"He has commanded his angels to keep you in all your ways; they shall bear you upon their hands lest you strike your foot against a stone." Psalm 91:11-12October 2nd is the Feast o … Read more

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25 Quick & Fascinating Facts about God's Angels

Sep 29, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Since ancient times humans have been fascinated with angels and how they work. Much of what we know about angels outside of Sacred Scripture is taken from the Church Fathers and Do … Read more

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The Feast of the Holy Archangels: Their Identity & Mission

Sep 28, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

On September 29th the Church honors the Holy Archangels. Although there are believed to be seven archangels (based on Tobit 12:15 and Rev. 8:2), only these three are mentioned … Read more

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The Secret to Conquering the 7 Deadly Sins

Sep 26, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Did you know that you can change the kind of person you are?Character is not born, it is made.You can actually build your character and become more virtuous by doing small, virtuou … Read more

The Great Work the Knights of Columbus Are Doing to Help Middle East Christians

Sep 24, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Can you imagine attending Mass one Sunday, and hearing the priest say this to the congregation? “Make one Mass and live it with joy and as a truly spiritual moment. W … Read more

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Are You More Faithful to Your Diet Than to Your Spiritual Practices?

Sep 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Fr. Leo Patalinghug with Grace Before Meals isn't a fan of the popular diet craze, and that's because he finds people are more faithful to their "Nazi-esque food religions" than th … Read more

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Video: Every Catholic Should Have a Car that Shows It!

Sep 19, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

You probably keep all kinds of things stashed away in your car, especially if you spend a lot of time commuting . . . but does your stash include reminders of your holy faith?The a … Read more