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What are you looking for?
What are you looking for?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
We all seem to be chasing and searching for something in life. Jesus posed this question to his followers: "What are you searching for?" It's the same question he is asking you.
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In Defense of Eucharistic Adoration and Exposition
In Defense of Eucharistic Adoration and Exposition
By Emily Berns
In Chicago, Eucharistic adoration and exposition has been restricted as part of a pilgrimage passing through for the national Eucharistic Revival. Adoration, however, is important for fostering our relationship with Christ and giving God the worship that He deserves.
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Why did God choose you?
Why did God choose you?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Sacred Scripture tells us God has chosen you to love. His love is immeasurable and yet it flows over you. But why? Why did God choose you?
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Saying Yes to God
Saying Yes to God
By Mary Kate White
Maritza is a beautiful example of how God guides someone to serve Him: from a dedicated mother of faith, to teaching others catechism, and now translating material so even more people can turn to God. Maritza gives witness to all of us of the work God does in our lives when we simply say yes to Him.
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How to eliminate poverty within the church
How to eliminate poverty within the church
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Is it really possible to eliminate poverty within the church? The apostles and early church did it. We can as well.
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Welcome Home, New Catholics
Welcome Home, New Catholics
By The Catholic Philadelphian
The Catholic Church was blessed to welcome new followers. This is a message to welcome them while encouraging them to keep going in their faith journey.
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Fake priest’s vision of hell: Dogs, Demons, and Rhianna songs
Fake priest’s vision of hell: Dogs, Demons, and Rhianna songs
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
A protestant pastor, giving himself the title of 'priest', claims to have had a near-death experience and went to hell. He said it is full of demons, torture, and Rhianna songs. What do you think about his claims?
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4 things they won’t tell you in RCIA
4 things they won’t tell you in RCIA
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Most adult converts go through some kind of RCIA program. The RCIA programs teach the foundational truths of the Church. There are 4 vital teachings to the faith they leave out and are essential to your spiritual growth and honoring the Lord.
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Mass: The meaning of ‘we lift them (hearts) to the Lord’
Mass: The meaning of ‘we lift them (hearts) to the Lord’
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
At every Mass the priest bids "lift up your hearts" and we respond, "we lift them up to the Lord." However, is it just going through the motions? What are we really saying through our response. What does the Lord expect?
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The Sunday with Many Names
The Sunday with Many Names
By Geoffrey Lopes da Silva
While the Sunday after Easter has many names, both official and unofficial, it continues the celebration of the Paschal Mystery.
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Coping with Parish Downsizing
Coping with Parish Downsizing
By Anne Stokes, MBA, M.A. Theology
Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.
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How to be truly happy
How to be truly happy
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
The rise of depression, anxiety, mental health issues, and violence all reflect a growing problem in our culture. We have lost the ability to be happy. Here's how to truly be happy in life.
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How to pray the rosary
How to pray the rosary
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
The Easter season always brings many newly confirmed Catholics into full communion with the Church. It's a beautiful time to teach the rosary to those who may not know how to pray it. Here's a step-by-step guide to making the rosary a part of your life.
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4 things Jesus did after the resurrection (and before the ascension)
4 things Jesus did after the resurrection (and before the ascension)
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Many may view the resurrection of Jesus as the "end of the story". He was born, did miracles, died for our sins and rose again. Happy Easter! End of the story! That is just beginning. Do you know what Jesus did after his resurrection?
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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
By Geoffrey Lopes da Silva
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, the third and final day of the Sacred Paschal Triduum.
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The book every new (and seasoned) Catholic should have in their personal library
The book every new (and seasoned) Catholic should have in their personal library
By Tom Perna
The article is about the book "I'm Catholic, Now What?" by Shaun McAfee. It is a book that every new Catholic and seasoned Catholic should have in their personal library. It teaches you how to be a Catholic and how to do Catholic things.
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Through Mary’s eyes: The Agony in the Garden
Through Mary’s eyes: The Agony in the Garden
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
Have you ever taken time to look at the events of Jesus' Passion from His mother's eyes? What did she see? What did she feel? Take a walk through the Passion with the Blessed Mother Mary.
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