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Mary Ashley Burton

Mary Ashley Burton is a writer and producer. Originally from Lexington, KY, she has lived in Chile, Mexico, and Spain, but now calls Los Angeles home. She is currently producing the web series Catholic Central for Family Theater Productions.

Latest Articles By Mary Ashley Burton

Miracles and Secrets: Rediscovering Mary in Fatima and Lourdes

My mother booked an Airbnb for the 100th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima, on October 13th, 2017, two years in advance. No matter where we would be, or what our circumstances might be like then, it was certain that we would be in Fatima to celebrate. When I say we, I mean that my mom called me to inform me that I’d be going with her.
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Living in the almost

As a single Catholic, it can be an easy temptation to fall into dangerous binary thinking. Either you do everything right, and get rewarded with a loving spouse and family, or God withholds these things from you as some sort of punishment. On my worst days, I suspect God of keeping these things from me not because of anything I might be doing, but because of who I am.
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"Shatter points of truth": the intersection of faith and film

I sat down with Catholic filmmaker James Pinedo to hear more about his inspiration, the interplay of faith and art in his life,and his latest film, Extrovert.
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Please don't ask me about my vocation

I’m the thirty-something single woman in the pew all alone at Mass. You may have also seen me at adoration or church events, usually by myself or talking to friends. Maybe you’ve even overheard me or seen my posts online venting some of my frustrations with being single.
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Single, Angry, and Lonely

One popular online dating app informs me that over 3,000 men have “liked” me since I started using it. 3,000. Just on that one app. Enough to populate a town with its own stoplight and post office.
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Your Guide to Making Singlehood Awesome

Sure, being single can feel hopeless, desperate, and lonely. That’s pretty much acknowledged by everyone. And if you happen to be both single AND Catholic...well, it’s about 1,000x worse. We don’t get our own special sacraments. No one throws us “Congratulations on your twelfth year of not being married!” parties.
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Shock Value: when young Catholics take on indie film

So many people say they are sick and tired of what is coming out of Hollywood. Well, there are good, faithful Catholics who are stepping into the eye of that storm to try to make a difference. I met with Julian Curi,Writer,and Rocco Ambrosio, Director, who discuss how their faith informs their lives as young Hollywood filmmakers; how that faith has inspired their latest project Shock Value.
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Padre Pio, anachronistic miracles, and grace

Our thoughts turn to St. Padre Pio, whose His Feast Day was celebrated on Tuesday, September 23, 2014.
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