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Who is Saint Thérèse de Lisieux?
Who is Saint Thérèse de Lisieux?
By Kathy Lamb
There are three Saint Teresa’s that most of us have heard of. St. Thérèse the Little Flower of Jesus was named after St. Teresa of Avila, and St. Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Theresa) named herself after Saint Thérèse the Little Flower. All three Teresa’s loved Jesus tremendously and were devoted to His Blessed Mother.
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God and Tears
God and Tears
By Mariel Roersma
One of the most touching, and most heart-warming experiences I have with my best friend, a fellow Catholic is helping each other through times of tears. During those times, it's hard to forget how much God has to do with tears, or the fact that He is always with us.
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Which Will You Have, Justice or Mercy?
Which Will You Have, Justice or Mercy?
By Rob Agnelli
Shortly before his death, Pope St. John Paul II prepared a homily for the celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday. As Providence would have it, he died on the vigil of the great feast of mercy and never actually gave the homily.
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A Journey Of Joy
A Journey Of Joy
By Linda Delia
I couldn't wait to put my feet upon the beautiful cobblestone streets of Bellagio, Italy. I researched all kinds of photos of the perfect town to visit for our big anniversary trip - Bellagio it was. It's cobblestone walkways and narrow streets winding through the colorful structures seemed romantically picturesque!
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Catholic Robots
Catholic Robots
By Sean Gillen
At Mass we sit, stand, genuflect, kneel, and verbally respond- if we do this without anything going on in our head or our heart, we are acting like robots.
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An Unmentioned Angel
An Unmentioned Angel
By Michelle Nicholl
When the ball fell at Times Square to signify the beginning of a new year, 2017, it also signified the passing of the previous year, 2016.
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The Narrow Path
The Narrow Path
By Mike Bugal
I’m not a big poetry fan, but there are certain authors who I like very much. Scotland’s Robert Burns is one and, of course, America’s own Robert Frost. I suppose the fact that I can easily visualize the settings of many of their poems helps.
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Dear Younger Me
Dear Younger Me
By Linda Delia
As we step into a new year, many of us wrestle with resolutions, wondering if they’re worth making—or if past choices have shaped us well. Christian living reminds us that while we can’t see the future, God’s promises assure us that nothing is wasted and all things can be made new. What if this year we measured our growth not by broken resolutions, but by the grace that transforms us day by day.
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Eucharistic Adoration ~ In the Presence of Jesus
Eucharistic Adoration ~ In the Presence of Jesus
By Viki Doyle Heagy
Not long ago I was having a bad day. My husband had been in the hospital for two weeks. I was worried, exhausted and felt lost. The hour long drive in heavy traffic and congestion day after day was wearing on my nerves. On the way home from the hospital that day, I decided to stop at a church along the way.
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Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VIII: The Role of Women in the Church
Eight Things to Love About the Catholic Church -- Part VIII: The Role of Women in the Church
By Cynthia Trainque
One of the things I love about the Catholic Church is that she is a loving mother, always nurturing her children. I am quite active in the Church, working on my Master’s in Ministry for the Laity. What will this allow me to do? Many things: pastoral associate/minister, college/high school chaplain, hospital/prison chaplain (with additional studies
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Understanding the Old and New Covenants
Understanding the Old and New Covenants
By De Maria
There is a misunderstanding of the Old and New Covenants, but it is in the sense that one is works based and the other is not.
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St. Agnes - Joyful Bride of Christ
St. Agnes - Joyful Bride of Christ
By Starla Hester
St. Agnes is the patron saint of young girls, rape victims, virgins, engaged couples, and chastity. Although she did not live long on earth, she is one of the most well-known and famous martyrs in Rome. Her life is inspiring to those who seek purity, or who wish to feel clean again after being raped.
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Goodwill - the Virtue
Goodwill - the Virtue
By Linda Kracht
In September, CatholicMom.org began publishing this Virtue of the Month series. To date, we have discussed four virtues that were intended to help you — and me — think about, act upon, and put on the virtue of the month — more deliberately — for the “main goal of the virtuous life is to become like God.
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The Love Connection
The Love Connection
By Linda Delia
From the beginning of time, the idea of relationships played an important part in our human existence. One of the first acts of God was to create a companion for Adam. Why do you think that was? Scripture answers this question in Genesis 2:18 where God stated "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper as his partner."
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Three insights the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts give us
Three insights the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts give us
By Elizabeth Hoyle
The apparitions of the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts of Jesus and Mary are arguably two of the most important theological developments in the past 400 years. The apparitions of the Sacred Heart are indelibly tied to the image of Divine Mercy. The Immaculate Heart of Mary was a major part of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.
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Remembering My Days as an Altar "Boy *
Remembering My Days as an Altar "Boy *
By Larry Peterson
The other day I found an old picture of my grade school days. It was of the entire church, packed with all the kids from the school and parishioners. It was taken from the church balcony and I did not even remember having it. What the occasion was I do not know. But it did trigger my memory function and here are a few that grabbed hold of me.
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Thy Will Be Done
Thy Will Be Done
By Linda Delia
The Church recently celebrated the Feast of the Solemnity of Mary, the mother of Christ. It focuses on her "yes", her trust, and her faithfulness. I was stuck on the words, Thy will be done.
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