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Your Children Having Trouble Picking Good Friends? St. Jane de Chantal Can Help
Your Children Having Trouble Picking Good Friends? St. Jane de Chantal Can Help
By Kevin J. Banet
Are you concerned about that new friend your teenage son brought home the other day? Or do you have second thoughts about your daughter’s new boyfriend?
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Hold the faith.  You could lose your head, but you gain so MUCH more
Hold the faith.  You could lose your head, but you gain so MUCH more
By Troy Kroening
I just read the account of St. John the Baptist being martyred in the gospel of Mark. St. John the Baptist was a holy and righteous man. He did what God wanted. And because of it, he was beheaded. Normally, that would indicate a tragic ending, but only if we forget one thing: eternal life.
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"Let the Dead Bury Their Dead"
"Let the Dead Bury Their Dead"
By Kevin J. Banet
Here are four discussion points, prompted by the above words of Jesus, which were part of a recent "Living Jesus Chat" discussion.
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Was Saint Louis de Montfort referring to the New Evangelization?
Was Saint Louis de Montfort referring to the New Evangelization?
By Joseph Freyaldenhoven
Bob and Penny Lord studied the life of Saint Louis de Montfort after reading Mater Redemptoris and in his writings they discovered his Prophecy of the the Last Days. Many times they quoted this prophecy to the groups that they spoke to over the years.
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MISSION POSSIBLE [Your parish's mission... should you choose to accept it.]
MISSION POSSIBLE [Your parish's mission... should you choose to accept it.]
By Greg Schlueter
I've observed over decades of ministry people afraid to speak the truth in love for fear of turning people off. As a result, we have a couple generations of people turned off.
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Prior to Mary's Assumption, did she actually die? What is the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God?
Prior to Mary's Assumption, did she actually die? What is the Feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God?
By Larry Peterson
On November 1, 1950, Pope Pius XII, writing and speaking ex-cathedra, solemnly defined in the Apostolic Constitution Munificentissimus Deus, the dogma that “the Immaculate Mother of God, the ever-virgin Mary, having completed the course of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory.” We know this as the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and it is a Holy Day of Obligatio
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There is always hope
There is always hope
By Troy Kroening
Our lives are filled with moments when we can feel overwhelmed and can easily despair into hopelessness. But we must remember that we have a loving and all-powerful Father. Indeed, we always have reason for hope. So, why would God allow us to have these moments that try us so?
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I SAW GOD TODAY
I SAW GOD TODAY
By Sherry Kenner
It was the Feast Day of Saints Joachim and Anne, the parents of Mary and grandparents of Jesus. As I drove through dark, empty streets to an early morning Mass, I had time to reflect on the tiny miracles God had recently bestowed upon my family. The names of these little miracles are Oliver and Olivia.
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Time is a Gift…How are You Using It?
Time is a Gift…How are You Using It?
By Norman Fulkerson
Certain poems can be easily registered in one’s memory. This is due as much to the profundity of the words as their rhythmic meter. Such is the case with the following passages of a poem by Fr. Joseph Stedman.
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Pope Francis Nurtured with Salesian Spirituality
Pope Francis Nurtured with Salesian Spirituality
By Kevin J. Banet
Did you know that Pope Francis’ upbringing and education were greatly formed by the Salesians, and he is very thankful for this?
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The Need for Sts. Ann and Joachim's Example Today
The Need for Sts. Ann and Joachim's Example Today
By E.M. McCarthy
St. Ann and her spouse, St. Joachim, were the parents of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Their feast day is celebrated on July 26. It's believed that St. Joachim supplied the sheep for the temple sacrifices in Jerusalem.
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Are You a Martha or a Mary?
Are You a Martha or a Mary?
By Bill Dunn
In the gospel reading at Mass this weekend, Jesus and His disciples visited the home of two sisters, Martha and Mary. Martha was in the kitchen busy with food preparation, while Mary sat at Jesus’ feet and listened to Him speak.
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Raising athletes of faith
Raising athletes of faith
By Linda Kracht
Catholic parents are called to raise children of faith. Sounds easy — right? That requires bringing them to Mass each Sunday, teaching them how to pray, and talking to them about God, morality and faith — right? Easy Peasy; however, let’s not jump to that conclusion so fast.
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Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, Cause for Sainthood
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen, Cause for Sainthood
By Mary Rivers
0n 6/27/19 remains for veneration of Fulton Sheen returned to his hometown diocese of Peoria,Il. Here many work to promote and proclaim Venerable Sheen among the blessed- “he who inspired many to follow Christ during his life, and may continue to inspire others.”
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Meet the "Apostle of the Abandoned"; St. John Baptist de Rossi
Meet the "Apostle of the Abandoned"; St. John Baptist de Rossi
By Larry Peterson
John Baptist de Rossi was born on February 22, 1698, in Genoa. His mother and father were quite poor in material goods but were rich in virtue and love of their neighbor(s). John was the youngest of four children, and even during his formative years not only exhibited obvious compassion and love for people but also had an above average intelligence.
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Brain Hack for Selecting Saintly Leaders
Brain Hack for Selecting Saintly Leaders
By BJ Gonzalvo
We expect a lot from our leaders. We want them to be perfect and blameless. We want them to have all the answers. We put a lot on their shoulders. So when it comes time to selecting our leaders, we try to give it our best to make sure that the person who will be leading us is the right one for the job.
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Saint Paschal of Baylon…Pope Leo XIII proclaimed him the Seraph (Angel) of the Eucharist
Saint Paschal of Baylon…Pope Leo XIII proclaimed him the Seraph (Angel) of the Eucharist
By Larry Peterson
On May 16,1540, a baby boy was born to Martin and Elizabeth Baylon in the Kingdom of Aragon, located in Spain. This day also happened to be the Feast of Pentecost. Since the people in Spain refer to the Feast of Pentecost as the Pasch (Passover) of the Holy Ghost., his parents named their new son, Paschal.
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