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Five Simple Steps to Become a Mercedarian Friar
Five Simple Steps to Become a Mercedarian Friar
By Kevin J. Banet
You may have seen pictures or videos of Mercedarian friars and wondered, “what are the steps to becoming a Mercedarian friar?” There are five steps, and they have been followed by thousands of men in our Order from our beginnings in Spain in 1218 by our founder, St. Peter Nolasco, under the inspiration of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy.
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Remember Christ the King
Remember Christ the King
By John Roskoski
We have entered the Holiday Season, as we look toward the Holidays we need to remember what makes them holy- Christ Jesus. By the feast of Christ the King we see His ministry extend beyond the clergy and to entirety of humankind.
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Dynamic New Book by Cardinal Robert Sarah Shows Readers How to Progress in Union with God
Dynamic New Book by Cardinal Robert Sarah Shows Readers How to Progress in Union with God
By Mary Beth Bracy
Cardinal Sarah masterfully explains how Sacred Scripture, the Sacraments, and Tradition will renew the Church.
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The Fullness of Repentance in Christ
The Fullness of Repentance in Christ
By Deacon Greg Lambert
The fulness of repentance is proclaimed by Jesus in His first recorded words in Scripture taken from the Gospel of Mark: "Repent and believe in the Gospel"
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Pope Francis and Old Age
Pope Francis and Old Age
By John Roskoski
Pope Francis, possibly because of his advancing years, has recently tried to connect the value of old age with the Assumption of Mary. Underlying his words is the concept of the Church regarding the dignity of every human life.
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The Souls in Purgatory and How to Assist Them
The Souls in Purgatory and How to Assist Them
By Emily Berns
The holy souls in Purgatory cannot pray for or help themselves, and so it is a great duty for us to assist them in getting to Heaven and there are many ways in which we can and should do this, including offering Masses and our rosaries for them. We are members of the Church with them, and as such they are our brothers and sisters in Christ and we owe them this spiritual help.
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Five Actual Reasons for “Christmas Joy”: The Incarnation’s Increasingly Ignored Gifts to Transform Our Mortal Lives – Introduction
Five Actual Reasons for “Christmas Joy”: The Incarnation’s Increasingly Ignored Gifts to Transform Our Mortal Lives – Introduction
By Christopher Rogers
Before the secular world fully assaults us with its Xmas distractions like some Futurama Robot Santa, let’s recollect the Truth of the Sacramentals, the Gifts, that the Incarnation of God confers to us. That is, let’s go beyond the Hallmark cliches and remember that this is when the Holy Trinity incites and illuminates awe-inspiring and astounding benefits to our salvation.
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Mindfulness and Preparedness
Mindfulness and Preparedness
By Deacon Greg Lambert
As followers of Christ, we are called to stay awake and be prepared for the hour of His coming.
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“Spiritual But Not Religious”? What a Cop-Out!
“Spiritual But Not Religious”? What a Cop-Out!
By Kevin J. Banet
Have you heard people say that they are “spiritual but not religious”? Somehow, this seems like a hollow claim. …like a cop-out of some kind – one that lacks commitment to get off your duff and put some “personal skin” in the game.
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Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise
Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise
By Deacon Greg Lambert
God's mercy triumphs over judgement as He deals with each of His children.
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Helping those in purgatory
Helping those in purgatory
By Mary Rivers
What we do today about those in purgatory
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Why Sacramentals are Important in the Spiritual Life
Why Sacramentals are Important in the Spiritual Life
By Matthew Chicoine
This article details evidence from Scripture and Sacred Tradition on why sacramentals are important to the spiritual life.
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I Myself Shall Give You a Wisdom in Speaking
I Myself Shall Give You a Wisdom in Speaking
By Deacon Greg Lambert
God gives us wisdom to speak to adversity in our lives.
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No one else is more important than you and you are no more important than anyone else.
No one else is more important than you and you are no more important than anyone else.
By Troy Kroening
“I do not do the good I want, but I do the evil I do not want.” [Romans 7:19]
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Prepare For Death
Prepare For Death
By The Catholic Philadelphian
A Latin phrase that has stuck with me since 2008 has a profound meaning.
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7 Truths about Purgatory
7 Truths about Purgatory
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
As we enter the month of November, devoted to the souls in purgatory, it is essential we understand what purgatory is and our responsibility to the poor souls. We should also remember there are ways to avoid purgatory. We should never be comfortable to just "settle" for less than heaven. Here are 7 truths you need to know about purgatory.
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The Mysteries of the Holy Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries
The Mysteries of the Holy Rosary: The Joyful Mysteries
By Emily Berns
These are my reflections on the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
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