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Bread for the Lenten Journey
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a week agoWhen you think of a saint, what comes to mind? Someone quiet, serious, maybe a little intimidating or even unattainable. But throughout the history of the Church, many saints were known not just for...
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2 weeks agoLet’s be honest: most of us already spend plenty of time on our phones. What if some of that screen time could help you grow closer to God? Whether you’re looking to build a daily prayer habit...
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2 weeks agoFrance was losing a war. An entire village was praying. And in the middle of a cold January night, heaven appeared above a barn. On January 17, 1871, in the tiny village of Pontmain, France, two...
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7 hours agoAccording to Fr. Borba, St. Michael showed him not only the state of his soul but its eternal trajectory: “He showed me where I was at, in hell. I already had a position and place in hell.” -
10 hours agoA 36-year-old Catholic priest known for his peace initiatives in the Central African Republic was killed by gunmen just one day after baptizing 175 people. -
yesterdayLooking for real Catholic “couple goals”? These husbands and wives didn’t just fall in love — they helped each other get to heaven. Here are 13 married couples who became saints or blessed through a...
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5 months agoTable of Contents: Things to Give Up for Lent When Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics and other Christians seem to fall into two distinct groups when it comes to what to give up for Lent. The first... -
5 months agoAlong with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent. In a message for Lent in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI described these as “specific tasks that accompany the faithful... -
6 months agoAsh Wednesday 2026: The start of the Lenten season Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. Pope Francis Table of Contents What is Ash Wednesday? In 2026, like in...
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4 days ago“To sing is to pray twice.” — Saint Augustine of Hippo As a child, I sought ways to draw closer to God beyond verbal prayer. I often tagged along with my parents who were active in our choir. I would...
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5 days agoJesus proposed another parable to the crowds, saying:“The kingdom of heaven may be likenedto a man who sowed good seed in his field. While everyone was asleep his enemy cameand sowed weeds all...
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a week agoRecently I was asked by our regional Catholic Board of Education to present a talk to Religious Education teachers on the life of Abbot Franz Pfanner, the founder of the Monastery of Mariannhill near...
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a week agoAs we approach the feast day of Saint Benedict on July 11, I am reminded of another chapter in my life where I spent one night in Nursia. I had the immense blessing of praying in the Abbey at the...
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Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis DeSales -
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A little Inspiration
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6 days agoIn honor of the 250th anniversary of the United States, I was asked to address the relationship between unity and the Eucharist... -
6 days agoThere are a wealth of quotes and soundbites from saints that offer divine insight and motivation for our spiritual lives. One can think of... -
3 weeks agoIn just a matter of days, the Mother Cabrini pilgrimage route will culminate on June 5 in Philadelphia with a final Mass and then Eucharistic... -
3 weeks agoWe talk a lot about freedom in the United States. It is part of our DNA. But the question we need to ask ourselves is this: what does it mean to be...
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