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How to Redeem Your Wasted Time and Help Save the World

May 06, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

"Make the most of the time, because the days are evil." (Eph. 5:16) Traffic delays. Long commutes. Endless lines. We often consider the time we spend just waiting for something as … Read more

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The Day I Met St. Mark in Venice: A Latina's True Fairy Story

Apr 23, 2015 by Veronica Mena

The feast day of St. Mark the Evangelist is celebrated on April 25th, and his symbol is the winged lion. To commemorate this important author of the Gospel of Mark, I am sharing my … Read more

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How to Follow the Daily Mass Readings

Apr 21, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Readings from Sacred Scripture are an important part of every Mass called the Liturgy of the Word. During daily Masses there are two readings, and on Sundays and solemnities there … Read more

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A Latina Woman's Reluctant Journey to Wearing a Mantilla

Apr 10, 2015 by Veronica Mena

It seems that more and more women are bringing back the tradition of wearing chapel veils at Mass. How does a woman come to change her belief about practicing an old Catholic custo … Read more

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First Holy Communion Gift Guide - Printable PDF

Apr 07, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

It's that time of year again - First Holy Communion season!First Holy Communion is the ideal time to teach children the love and reverence they should bear towards the Blessed Sacr … Read more

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New Book Release: Richard John Neuhaus—A Life in the Public Square (Author Interview)

Mar 19, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

A brilliant biography of one of the intellectual mavericks of 20th century Catholicism - arguably the most influential man of faith in American life from the 1960's through to the … Read more

Is First Communion a Tradition or a Conviction Among Latinos?

Mar 12, 2015 by Veronica Mena

We are soon approaching the 2015 First Communion season. Preparations for your child's First Holy Communion have started. You may be stressed thinking and looking where to find eve … Read more

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Our RCIA Gift Guide: Heaven Will Be Celebrating These New Catholics, and So Should You!

Mar 11, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Each year at the Easter Vigil, scores of catechumens and candidates in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA program) receive the Sacraments of Initiation into the Cath … Read more

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Vatican to Canonize First Married Couple: Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux

Mar 04, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, will be canonized by Pope Francis to coincide with the Synod on the Family coming up this October.This is ver … Read more

113 Inspiring Scriptural Meditations on Christian Discipleship

Mar 03, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

A friend of mine, Michael, teaches Faith Formation at my parish. He recently sent me this list of Bible verses for the topic of Christian discipleship that he developed for his stu … Read more

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¿Por qué ir a los santos si podemos ir a Jesucristo?

Feb 18, 2015 by Veronica Mena

Más de lo mismo pero aquí va en pocas palabras.Se venera a los santos para que intercedan por nosotros y nuestras súplicas lleguen a Dios.La Iglesia profesa que a los santos se les … Read more

Perú, Polonia y El Salvador: Unidos por la Fe y el Martirio

Feb 06, 2015 by Veronica Mena

Un mártir es una persona que sufre persecución y muerte por defender su fe. A pesar del miedo que enfrentan, se sienten consolados y hasta privilegiados en dar la vida por lo que c … Read more