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Guilty by Bloodline; Blessed Margaret Cole's life displays Courage to all Christians no matter the challenge.
By Larry Peterson
Margaret Pole, Countess of Salisbury, was born on August 14, 1473, in Somerset, England. She was the last daughter of George Plantagenet (Plantagenet Dynasty), the Duke of Clarence. King Henry VII officiated at her marriage to Sir Richard Pole whose mother-in-law, Edith St. John, was a half-sister of the king’s mother, Margaret Beaufort.
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The Golden Anniversary of the Moon Landing; Part of God's Plan for Humanity
By Ralph Hathaway
Saturday, July 20, 2019, 50 years since two men landed on the surface of our closest neighbor in space. “One step for man, one giant leap for mankind” words that rang so loud and clear by Astronaut Neil Armstrong.
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Is America a Catholic Nation?
By Tony Jesse
As America celebrated its 4th of July with Trump's salute to America, many pundits have signaled that the patriotism displayed was too over the top. Is patriotism a form of nation worship? Let's go to one of the Doctors of the Church for this question. St. Thomas Aquinas addresses the topic of patriotism when he analyzed if piety given to country takes away from piety given to God.
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Meet the "Apostle of the Abandoned"; St. John Baptist de Rossi
By Larry Peterson
John Baptist de Rossi was born on February 22, 1698, in Genoa. His mother and father were quite poor in material goods but were rich in virtue and love of their neighbor(s). John was the youngest of four children, and even during his formative years not only exhibited obvious compassion and love for people but also had an above average intelligence.
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The How of Happiness
By E.M. McCarthy
Why are we more lonely presently than in past generations? More people today tell pollsters that they are lonely. There is an epidemic of loneliness. Loneliness is a sign that even with an advanced society's comforts and freedoms, we are still without real happiness.
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Saint Paschal of Baylon…Pope Leo XIII proclaimed him the Seraph (Angel) of the Eucharist
By Larry Peterson
On May 16,1540, a baby boy was born to Martin and Elizabeth Baylon in the Kingdom of Aragon, located in Spain. This day also happened to be the Feast of Pentecost. Since the people in Spain refer to the Feast of Pentecost as the Pasch (Passover) of the Holy Ghost., his parents named their new son, Paschal.
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Human Rights for the Least of Our Brothers and Sisters
By E.M. McCarthy
There is renewed effort to squash a surge in pro-life legislation in the U.S.. Online platforms are censoring ultrasound pictures of preborn individuals. Instead of evidence, the media presents readers with a narrative which taps into the emotions and lifestyles of the pregnant women who seek abortion.
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Mother Maria Skobtsova—She had two titles: The "Saint of the Open Door" and The "Trash Can Saint". She was also Martyred by the Nazis
By Larry Peterson
What follows is a brief story about a woman who would have had to be considered one of the most unlikely candidates for sainthood. A chain-smoking, twice divorced, nun with a brilliant mind and a heart so big she just could never love enough.
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The Crucifix! The Most Visible Sign of our Redemption!
By Ralph Hathaway
I walked into an old deserted church one day, and as I looked around something caught my eye that I couldn’t look away.
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A Cold Front in May? If So, Blame The Ice Saints.
By Larry Peterson
The following three saints are known as the Ice Saints. Their names are St. Mamertus, St. Pancras, and St. Servatius.
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Why do we want my generation if we do not want to listen?
By Tess Shore
Looking to revive my own faith, I decided to go to a parish where no one would know who I was. No one would ask me questions about “why my generation does not want anything to do with the Church”. No one would know who I am and my background. I thought I could pray with a community and be fed.
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Lucien Botovosoa's devotion to Christ and Family made him a Martyr---- Today he is counted among the Patrons of Married Couples and Fathers
By Larry Peterson
Madagascar is a vast island nation located off the east-central coast of Africa. It was here that Lucien Botovasoa was born in the year 1908, the exact day is unknown. He was the oldest of nine brothers and sisters. Besides that, not much more is known about his early childhood.
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Here is How the Bible PROVES that Mary is EVER VIRGIN
By Arnold Scott
One teaching of the Catholic Church that Protestants generally reject is the teaching that Mary remained a virgin through her entire life. They will typically point to Mark 6:3, which mentions "brothers and sisters" of Jesus, as if Catholics were simply unaware of this verse!
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Blessed Imelda Lambertini---This eleven-year-old became the Patroness of First Communicants
By Larry Peterson
Some children exhibit a spirituality that is so powerful that they become an actual phenomenon. However, unlike child prodigies, it is not their mental capabilities that transcend the norm. Rather, it is a connection with God Himself that takes them to a place reserved only for them. Imelda Lambertini was one of those chosen as God’s messenger.
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Where Have All the John the Baptists Gone?
By E.M. McCarthy
We are living in wild times in the Catholic Church. In the news is a bishop (no less) who is offering a special Mass for Catholics attending Pride events in New Jersey. Why support a Pride parade which seems to revel in gay sex or at least supports this lifestyle choice?
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St. Antoninus of Florence---This brilliant Theologian also was known as The Father of the Poor
By Larry Peterson
Antonio Pierozzi was born on March 1, 1389, in Florence which, at that time, was an independent republic. His father, Nicollo, was a notary which was considered an upstanding position in the community. His mom died when he was five years old, and his dad remarried the very same year. His “new” mom helped raise him, but her influence in his life seems minimal.
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POPE SAINT GREGORY II, DEFENDER OF ICONS
By Debra Booton McCoy
Gregory was born to noble parents, Marcellus and Honesta, around 669. As a very young man, he was brought to the papal court. During the reign of Pope Sergius I (687-701), he served as subdeacon and paymaster/almoner.
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