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Not Having a Good Lent So Far? Try This.

Mar 20, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

So, we're almost halfway through Lent . . .How's it been going so far? Have you been keeping strong with your daily penances and acts of self-denial? What about prayer and almsgivi … Read more

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A Mystic's Glimpse into the Early Life of St. Joseph

Mar 19, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

March 19th is the feast day of Saint Joseph, foster-father of Jesus. St. Joseph is the patron saint of a myriad of causes, especially fathers, families, married couples, … Read more

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St. Joseph: Patron of Fathers, Families, and the Universal Church

Mar 18, 2017 by Nick Rabiipour

March 19th is the feast day of the patron of the universal church, fathers, families, married people, and much more: Saint Joseph.St. Joseph is one of the more obscure saints, … Read more

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Praying Through Lent: Litany of the Precious Blood

Mar 18, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Prayers focused on the Passion of Christ and the redemption offered through his sacrifice is an important part of Lenten devotional prayers (view our selection of Lenten prayer and … Read more

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This Prayer to St. Joseph Dates to 50 A.D.

Mar 17, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

This prayer to St. Joseph is said to be dated to the year 50 A.D., which, if accurate, would make it part of the apostolic tradition. Nevertheless, it is very old and is among the … Read more

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In His Own Words: Excerpts from the Confession of St. Patrick

Mar 16, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Every year on March 17th we celebrate the feast day of the glorious Saint Patrick. St. Patrick is the famous "Apostle of Ireland" who converted the entire island to Christianity, o … Read more

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St. Patrick's Famous Breastplate Prayer

Mar 15, 2017 by Kathleen Wellman

Saint Patrick is one of the most famous and beloved saints of the Catholic Church. This 5th century missionary bishop was so effective in his ministry that his legacy of evan … Read more

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The Patron Saints of Beer

Mar 15, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Is there such a thing as patron saints of beer? Yes! More precisely, patron saints of the brewers who brew the beer. Check out the below article from BeerHistory.com:"How did impor … Read more

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Fasting: The Benefits For Body, Mind, And Soul

Mar 14, 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

I don't know about you, but I find it difficult to fast. While I know that the spiritual benefits of fasting are good for the soul, it doesn't make it any easier to do. We kn … Read more

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A Better Way to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Mar 13, 2017 by Nick Rabiipour

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the most popular saint feast days for Catholics and non-Catholics alike. This day is unique because many Catholics don’t celebrate feast days in ne … Read more

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Praying Through Lent: A Prayer to the Blessed Mother

Mar 12, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

There is no better companion for our Lenten prayer journey than our Blessed Mother. During this season of penance, she who witnessed her Divine Son suffer and die for the sins of m … Read more

3 Simple & Unique Ways to Meditate on the Passion of Christ

Mar 08, 2017 by Veronica Mena

Praying the rosary is one of the best-known methods for reflecting on the passion of Christ, particularly the Sorrowful Mysteries. But there are also some other wonderful ways to m … Read more