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The Catholic Tradition of Sick Call Sets & How to Use Them

Jan 25, 2023 by Cheryl Hadley

When a Catholic is seriously ill, injured, or hospitalized, we call a priest. A traditional and practical part of that process is the "sick call set." It facilitates the Anointing … Read more

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The Life of St. Titus Brandsma - Carmelite Martyr for Truth

Jul 26, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Titus Brandsma was a Carmelite priest, professor, and writer. One of ten Carmelites martyred at Dachau during the Holocaust, this humble servant gave his life for truth and … Read more

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6 Gifts of the Ascension of the Lord

May 26, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

For believers, Easter is a season of rejoicing, renewal, and reflection upon how greatly we are loved! For forty days after the Resurrection, the Lord appeared to the Apost … Read more

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Ten New Saints To Be Canonized May 15, 2022

May 13, 2022 by Whitney Hetzel

"We believe in the communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth, the dead who are being purified, and the blessed in heaven, all together forming one Ch … Read more

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The Scrutinies - What They Are and Why They Are Important

Apr 01, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

If you are a cradle Catholic sitting in the pew during the third, fourth, and fifth Sunday of Lent, and RCIA members join you at mass, you are present for "the Scrutinies", whether … Read more

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St. Anne Line, English Martyr & Protector of Priests and Seminarians

Feb 25, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Anne Line was born Alice Higham, eldest daughter of a well-off Puritan landowner whose father was a reformer for King Henry VIII of England. She converted to Catholicism in her … Read more

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Lessons from the Heart of St. Angela Merici

Jan 26, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Angela Merici, born in Desenzano, Italy in 1474, established the Ursuline Order to teach young girls the Catholic Christian faith. This little known but powerful friend … Read more

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A Meditation on Pre-Planning Your Catholic Funeral Mass

Nov 23, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

November is the month in our liturgical year when we remember our faithful departed. We celebrate All Saints and All Souls days, honoring those who have left us for their eterna … Read more

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These Sacred Walls - A Meditation on the Parish Church

Oct 27, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Recently my parish celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the dedication of our Church. To help mark the significance of the occasion, our church building got a mini-makeover. We recon … Read more

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Luke - The Gospel of Womanhood

Oct 18, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The Gospel of Luke records a surprising number of stories unique to his Gospel for their focus on women. In fact, Luke has been called the “Gospel of Womanhood” for this very reaso … Read more

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Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?

Oct 12, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

We Catholics are a celebratory people, and with good reason. Our salvation and redemption are inestimable gifts, and our Faith is rich in tradition, not to mention thanksgiving, … Read more

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Lessons from the Remarkable Life of St. Jerome

Sep 30, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Jerome is an unfamiliar saint to many Catholics. But he lived a remarkable life and he has so much to teach us today. This Father of the Church spent much of his life transl … Read more

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The Catholic Tradition of Sick Call Sets & How to Use Them

The Life of St. Titus Brandsma - Carmelite Martyr for Truth

6 Gifts of the Ascension of the Lord

Ten New Saints To Be Canonized May 15, 2022

The Scrutinies - What They Are and Why They Are Important

St. Anne Line, English Martyr & Protector of Priests and Seminarians

Lessons from the Heart of St. Angela Merici

A Meditation on Pre-Planning Your Catholic Funeral Mass

These Sacred Walls - A Meditation on the Parish Church

Luke - The Gospel of Womanhood

Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?

Lessons from the Remarkable Life of St. Jerome