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Adult children of alcoholics: a Catholic perspective
Adult children of alcoholics: a Catholic perspective
By Dr. Anne DeSantis
Anne DeSantis offers reflections for those who are adult children of alcoholics. The perspective she offers in the article is the Catholic perspective of healing. Being a child of alcoholic is never an easy thing to deal with. Anne discusses the realities of healing and offers advice to find God's peace throughout life after dealing with the trauma of family addictions.
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Why is Mary called ‘Queen of Heaven’?
Why is Mary called ‘Queen of Heaven’?
By Amelia Monroe Carlson
The great St. Augustine once said the New Testament is concealed in the Old Testament and the Old Testament is revealed in the New. With this idea in mind, let’s turn to the Old Testament to see why Mary is the Queen of Heaven as it is foreshadowed in the Old. Additionally, we will see the revealing of Mary as Queen Mother in the New Testament.
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Virgo Potens- Mary, Most Powerful; Source of Strength for Our World
Virgo Potens- Mary, Most Powerful; Source of Strength for Our World
By John Roskoski
Although not a well-known title of Mary, Virgo Potens pertains to the heavenly power of Our Mother. Part of her maternal love for us is that she is a source of strength and protection for her children. We need to accept this power and love her all the more for it.
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Symbolism of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart – St. John Eudes, August 19th
Symbolism of the Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart – St. John Eudes, August 19th
By J. John Basil
St. John Eudes is the originator of the modern devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. His feast day is August 19th. Images of the Sacred and Immaculate hearts revolve around love with associated symbolism commonly shown in statues, paintings and stained glass windows.
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The Everlasting Communion of Saints
The Everlasting Communion of Saints
By Deacon Greg Lambert
The Communion of Saints in Heaven and Earth
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Visions of St. Stephen of Hungary - Two Wonderful Churches
Visions of St. Stephen of Hungary - Two Wonderful Churches
By J. John Basil
St. Stephen of Hungary is primarily credited with bringing Christianity to Hungary; and as King Stephen I, is thought of as the founder of the Hungarian state. Two spectacular churches are associated with St. Stephen and are wonderful to visit: St. Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest and the Esztergom Basilica.
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August: Month of the Immaculate Heart
August: Month of the Immaculate Heart
By Thomas J. McIntyre
A brief overview of the origins of dedicating the month of August to Our Lady's Immaculate Heart
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Souls Crying out from Purgatory ...
Souls Crying out from Purgatory ...
By Stephen Clark
,one holy soul had this to say, “It is the Blood of Jesus Christ that is needed to extinguish the flames by which I am consumed; it is the Holy Sacrifice (of the Mass) which will deliver me from these frightful torments. I implore you to keep your word, and refuse me not that which in justice you owe me.”
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A Miracle at Auschwitz – St. Maximilian Kolbe
A Miracle at Auschwitz – St. Maximilian Kolbe
By J. John Basil
Saint Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Martyr and a mass-media evangelizer with a great devotion to the Blessed Mother as the Mediatrix which he promoted through his Militia Immaculata. He was sent to the concentration camp Auschwitz for the promotion of his devotion to the Blessed Mother; and died there on August 14th, 1941 sacrificing his life for a young husband and father.
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Sts. Hippolytus and Pope Pontian, Martyrs
Sts. Hippolytus and Pope Pontian, Martyrs
By Thomas J. McIntyre
A brief description of St. Hippolytus, who was an antipope but eventually died a martyr alongside the actual Pope
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St. Alphonsus Liquori; Marian Doctor of the Church
St. Alphonsus Liquori; Marian Doctor of the Church
By John Roskoski
St. Alphonsus Liquori, a famed Doctor of the Church, kept Mary at the center of his Christology. He was a prolific writer about Our Mother and gives words that resonate across the centuries.
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Looking into the Mirror of Christ
Looking into the Mirror of Christ
By Emily Berns
This article describes the mirror of Christ that St. Clare instructed St. Agnes of Prague to look into, and how we should also look into this mirror to conform ourselves to the image of Christ.
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Saint Dominic - Watchdog of God
Saint Dominic - Watchdog of God
By Joseph Freyaldenhoven
"I give you arms, with which throughout your life, you may fight against the devil." We trace the life Saint Dominic Saint Dominic consecrated himself and dedicated his life to the salvation of souls. Saint Dominic was also given the gift of the Rosary by Our Lady when she appeared to him in France.
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Cleaning Day on Apparition Hill
Cleaning Day on Apparition Hill
By Helen Losse
A poem about physical and spiritual cleaning
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The Church of the Summer Snowfall in Rome (St. Mary Major)
The Church of the Summer Snowfall in Rome (St. Mary Major)
By J. John Basil
The beautiful 5th century Papal Basilica, the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (St. Mary Major) was built on a site identified by the Blessed Mother on August 5th, 358 by a miraculous snowfall in summertime Rome. The sacred art and architecture of the church commemorating Mary as Theotokos, Mother of God is a must-see site on any church tour of Rome. The dedication is celebrated on August 5th.
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Consecration to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Part1)
Consecration to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary (Part1)
By John Roskoski
The French organization, "Star of Notre Dame" teaches powerful guidance and insights to the mystical union of the hearts of Jesus and Mary. Pardon my imperfect French translation, as excerpts of this magnificent understanding is shared.
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What are you lacking?
What are you lacking?
By Deanna G. Bartalini
What do we lack and who can we turn to in our need? Deanna Bartalini gives a short quote from Cathine of Siena, which can help us persevere.
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