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Pope Nicholas V, the Modern Church Begins
Pope Nicholas V, the Modern Church Begins
By Debra Booton McCoy
A brilliant man of letters, Pope Nicholas V was a book collector who started the Vatican library and a lover of art, who did much to redesign and save the city of Rome. But he couldn't reform the Church.
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Is This the Airborne Green Dress of St. Clare?
Is This the Airborne Green Dress of St. Clare?
By Maureen O'Brien
A Lesson Learned About Faith From the Pale Green Dress of St. Clare
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Lessons from Schindler’s List 30 Years Later
Lessons from Schindler’s List 30 Years Later
By Gary Sullivan
Remember when we were going full Nazi and labeling people 'essential' and 'non-essential'?
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Shrines of Italy: Basilica of Saint Mary Major
Shrines of Italy: Basilica of Saint Mary Major
By Christopher McCarthy
One of the most beloved Marian shrines in the world, the Basilica of Saint Mary Major is second only to the Vatican in both artistic grandeur and historical significance.
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Isn't it wonderful that the Psalms have remained?
Isn't it wonderful that the Psalms have remained?
By Maureen O'Brien
A short video full of gratitude for how the Psalms, after thousands of years, continue to offer guidance and beauty in our lives.
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The Annunciation ~ today we celebrate!
The Annunciation ~ today we celebrate!
By Janet Cassidy
Remembering this day, that changed the world!
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Catholic Missionaries and Indigenous Indians
Catholic Missionaries and Indigenous Indians
By Russell M. Lawson
The vast majority of Catholic missionaries had love in their hearts toward the indigenous peoples of America, even if the practices of people in the past did not always conform to what we expect in today's world.
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Shrines of Italy: Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
Shrines of Italy: Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls
By Christopher McCarthy
One of the 4 Major Basilicas in Rome, the Basilica of Saint Paul is both stunning and expansive, containing the tomb of the Apostle himself, as well as the chains which once bound him just prior to his martyrdom.
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Catholic Teaching Forbids Worshiping Graven Images
Catholic Teaching Forbids Worshiping Graven Images
By Michael J. Cummings
The article rebuts the view that Catholics worship statues and other visual media.
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Christianity and the Easter Egg: What's the connection?
Christianity and the Easter Egg: What's the connection?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Opponents to Christianity argue the Easter egg has no religious significance and meaning. What is the connection between the egg and Christianity?
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Why Jesus Failed “Jewish Messiah 101”
Why Jesus Failed “Jewish Messiah 101”
By Anne Stokes, MBA, M.A. Theology
An earthly utopia ruled by a Jewish King was not what God had in mind when the Word became Incarnate.
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The Importance of Fasting in the Life of a Catholic
The Importance of Fasting in the Life of a Catholic
By Matthew Plese
The Church has hallowed the practice of fasting, encourages it, and mandates it at certain times. True liturgical renewal must include the restoration of fasting and abstinence. Our Blessed Lord said some demons can only be driven out by prayer and fasting. Fasting is integral to the life of a Catholic, yet few priests or faithful know this foundational element of a Catholic life.
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Shrines of Italy: Basilica of Saint John Lateran
Shrines of Italy: Basilica of Saint John Lateran
By Christopher McCarthy
The highest-ranking of the 4 major papal basilicas in Rome, the Basilica of Saint John Lateran has a long and storied history. It also serves as the location for the famous "Holy Stairs" ascended by Christ during his trial with Pontius Pilate. What perhaps fewer know is just how many ancient relics and tombs are contained within this "Mother of all Roman Churches!"
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Mass of the Ages
Mass of the Ages
By Jacinta Wick
Do you have a curiosity about Traditional Latin Mass especially with all the controversy? Dive deep into history and discover the truth.
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Our place in the Zietghiest
Our place in the Zietghiest
By Connor Curley
How can we know our own place in the history story?
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Don’t blame Muslims – the Moscow Attack was likely NOT mere Jihadi Terrorism
Don’t blame Muslims – the Moscow Attack was likely NOT mere Jihadi Terrorism
By A. Joseph Lynch
In the wake of the latest terror attack on Russia, US officials have placed all blame on the jihadi terrorist organization, ISIS. New reports, however, indicate Islam had nothing to do with the Moscow attack. What do we know, and why should we avoid blaming a religion not responsible for the attack?
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ANTIPOPE FELIX V, THE LAST ANTIPOPE, SO FAR
ANTIPOPE FELIX V, THE LAST ANTIPOPE, SO FAR
By Debra Booton McCoy
This is the story of the last antipope, a duke who retired to mourn his wife. He became the prime choice for the Council of Basel for an alternative pope. He did well for a few years. Despite his choice to be an antipope, the next pope forgave him and made him second behind the legitimate pope.
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