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Prepare to Prepare!
Prepare to Prepare!
By Joni Johnson
“For the grace of God has appeared for the salvation of all men, training us to renounce irreligion and worldly passions, and to live sober, upright, and godly lives in this world, awaiting our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ,
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Roman Catholicism in Western Europe: Present Day
Roman Catholicism in Western Europe: Present Day
By Jill Frankenberry, Ph.D.
Since October, 2012, I have been to Europe four times: three times to France (Paris, Lisieux, Nevers, Lourdes); twice to Rome (one Papal General audience), the last time in Italy for one month (September 2014); once to Portugal (Lisbon and Fatima).
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Do You Know The Message of the Cross?
Do You Know The Message of the Cross?
By Judy Landrieu Klein
I’ve spent the last two weeks trying to articulate both in my own mind and on paper the message of the Cross. A difficult endeavor. (Just ask my poor husband, Mark, who’s had to hash this subject out with me multiple times:) It wasn’t until I was kneeling at Mass in prayer that I heard the Lord speak directly to me on the subject.
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A Candidate's Prayer
A Candidate's Prayer
By Helen Losse
O, Holy Mary— your statue rises above blue candles, their smoke lifting prayers for the sick, the grieving. You invite us to be Your children—
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Sit At My Right Hand, I Have a Footstool to Make!
Sit At My Right Hand, I Have a Footstool to Make!
By Elizabeth Thomas
One of the hardest things for me to do is to “be still and know,” to draw away and pray and just be still. Being a mother of eight, I have been more of a Martha than a Mary while raising that family. Now, even though the nest is empty—the behavior lingers on. “Busy, busy, me” mentality on board everyday.
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The Hail Mary Solution
The Hail Mary Solution
By Katherine V Urquidi
As a resident of two states, Idaho and Montana I am fortunate to belong to two great parishes, with two dedicated pastors. My pastor here in Montana is a convert, with a very great love for and dedication to our Blessed Mother.
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From Heaven, with Love: My Second Home, Lourdes, France
From Heaven, with Love: My Second Home, Lourdes, France
By Jill Frankenberry, Ph.D.
There are many places in this world, many I have seen, that are remarkable, unforgettable, and even contain miraculous articles. But my second home, the home of my heart, is Lourdes, France. I have been to Lourdes three times since October, 2012. I am now so familiar with it that last September I spent five days and five nights alone there. But there, I am never alone.
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10 Miracles of Marriage
10 Miracles of Marriage
By Melanie R. Cameron
It occurred to me the other day, how much of a miracle it is just to wake up to the gift of another day of life! Then I pondered the double miracle that the man who poured the Grace of Matrimony on me, the man upon who I poured the Grace of Matrimony, wakes up next to me to the gift of another day.
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Ways and Means, Means, Means
Ways and Means, Means, Means
By Charlotte Ostermann
Ok, we’re moving slowly through Ephesians (this is Chapter One, Part Two), gazing at each verse through the lens of the Catholic Catechism. Did you miss a post? Introduction – What’s a Catholic Bible Study?; Ephesians Chapter One, Part One – Blessed, Blessing, Blessings!
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Looking for God's Light in the Darkness of Miscarriage
Looking for God's Light in the Darkness of Miscarriage
By Lauren Megel
I was 16 weeks pregnant when we found out I had miscarried our third child. Thinking we were just going in for a quick appointment, we had taken our daughters, ages two and four, with us. I looked at the ultrasound screen expecting to see our wiggly little peanut doing swirls and dips and dives; but instead I saw our baby laying there, still and lifeless.
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Is That YOU God!!
Is That YOU God!!
By Elizabeth Thomas
While waiting for Mass to begin, a church bulletin lay in the bench in front of me and the lines from Psalm 34 stared upwards at my eyes. I sought the LORD, and He answered me and delivered me from all my fears. Look to Him that you may be radiant with joy, and your faces may not blush with shame
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Those Dang Franciscans!
Those Dang Franciscans!
By Nicholas Modelski
I'm sure you've heard folks say it before: "Well, you know, they are Franciscans..." Usually this is meant to explain a "liberal" view expressed by an individual or organization flying the banner of St. Francis, particularly one deemed overly poetic, artistic, naturalistic, or non-traiditional by the speaker. So, does being a Franciscan guarantee brainwashing and intiation into the Sacred Rites
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What Is the Best Way to Pray?
What Is the Best Way to Pray?
By Madeline Pecora Nugent, CFP
Periodically, as Minister General of the Confraternity of Penitents, I get asked, "What is the best way to pray"? People who ask this question generally want to know if the Divine Office counts more with God, or will bring them closer to God, than, for example, the Rosary.
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Do You Have An Organized Prayer Life?
Do You Have An Organized Prayer Life?
By Annie Chester
Do you have a set time each day that you unplug your phone, turn off the tv, find a quite spot and spend some time talking to the Lord,or are you one of many people that find that you are too busy?
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On Grief and Hope
On Grief and Hope
By Rakhi McCormick
Lazarus had passed away. Wrapped in linens, he was given into death. Upon the sight of his friend, Jesus, the Son of God and Son of Man, doesn’t just shed a tear. Alongside his dear friends, He weeps.
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Pride--The Common Denominator in all Things Evil
Pride--The Common Denominator in all Things Evil
By Larry Peterson
The headlines and newscasts are filled with the news of President Obama's outrage over House Speaker John Boehner's invitation to Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to speak before the United States Congress in March. Apparently a protocol was violated and the Speaker did not inform the White House.
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Dr. Jesus Offers Instant Cure
Dr. Jesus Offers Instant Cure
By Bill Dunn
In the Gospel reading at Mass this weekend, a leper came to Jesus, kneeled down, and begged Him, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” Jesus was moved with pity, and stretched out His hand to touch the leper. He said, “I do will it. Be made clean.” Scripture says, “The leprosy left him immediately, and he was made clean.”
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