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Nine Unexpected Blessings of a Large Family

May 13, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

“Perfect families do not exist. This must not discourage us. Quite the opposite. Love is something we learn; love is something we live; love grows as it is ‘forged’ by the concrete … Read more

Confirmation is Not the End!

May 11, 2016 by Laura Jean Rabiipour

Recently a coworker and I were chatting about her daughter who was soon to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. She had just completed the faith formation classes at her pa … Read more

3 Reasons This Mom is Grateful for the Sacrament of Baptism

May 10, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

Saint Augustine said, "He who created you without your consent will not save you without your cooperation."As a mother, these words caused me concern. When my children were all you … Read more

A Mother's Prayer for Her Children

May 07, 2016 by Genevieve Cunningham

"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother," said Saint Therese of Lisieux.Only a mother knows the depth of her love for her children. She is a be … Read more

May 3rd: The Day of the Cross (Día de la Cruz) Tradition

May 02, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The "Day of the Cross" is a popular part of religious and cultural identity in many Latin American countries. "Holy Cross Day" is based on an old liturgical feast celebrating the d … Read more

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The 5 Spiritual Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation

May 02, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church (together with Baptism and Holy Communion).This special anointing given by the b … Read more

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The Glories of St. Joseph the Worker

Apr 30, 2016 by Mary Thierfelder

St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is one of the most loved and powerful saints of the Church. As the guardian and protector o … Read more

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A Prayer for First Holy Communion: Free Printable

Apr 25, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Here's a free printable blessing prayer for a child on the occasion of making their First Holy Communion. Print it or resize it for a number of different uses, such as: gluing … Read more

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What Happens at the Rite of Confirmation: The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained

Apr 19, 2016 by Laura Jean Rabiipour

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a sacrament of anointing by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is one of the three Persons of the Holy Trinity; he is the comforter and helper that J … Read more