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10 Reasons Why Mary's Assumption Was the Greatest Moment of Her Life

Aug 15, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"Through thee have the gates of Paradise been thrown open to us, O thou who this day did triumph so gloriously among the Angels." - Divine Office Antiphon &nbs … Read more

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St. Clare of Assisi: From Noblewoman to Lady of Poverty

Aug 12, 2016 by Genevieve Cunningham

Truth is far more romantic than fiction, and all the best stories that you wish were real are not as bewildering as the histories written by the hand of God.The life of Saint Clare … Read more

30 Quotes About God & Faith from 30 Team U.S.A. Olympians in Rio

Aug 11, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

One of the highlights coming out of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, if you follow the religious news outlets, is the strong Christian faith of many of our Team U.S.A. athlete … Read more

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St. Philomena the Wonder-Worker: Her Story in Her Own Words

Aug 10, 2016 by Genevieve Cunningham

Knowledge of Saint Philomena seems to be steadily growing. Catholics around the world are discovering her and becoming fervently devoted. Her beautiful name is familiar on their li … Read more

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From Atheist Jewish Philosopher to Carmelite Nun and Saint: The Remarkable Life of Edith Stein

Aug 08, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Today is the feast day of St. Edith Stein (also known by her religious name, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) who was a German-born Jewish woman turned Catholic convert, turned C … Read more

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The Spot Where Our Lady Gave the Rosary to St. Dominic

Aug 08, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Dominic de Guzman, the founder of the Order of Preachers (commonly called the Dominicans) is the saint to whom Our Lady famously appeared and gave the devotion of the Holy Rosa … Read more

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A Pilgrim's Diary From World Youth Day: #Krakow2016

Aug 06, 2016 by Mary Kate Hetzel

Christine LaPorte of Oceanside, CA (@celaporte) guest posted for us on our Instagram feed from World Youth Day in Kraków, Poland. She returned home and shared more of her pilgrim … Read more

A Pilgrim's View of St. Mary Major Roman Basilica

Aug 04, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

August 5th is the feast of Our Lady of the Snows, which marks the dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome (Santa Maria Maggiore). It is one of the four major pap … Read more

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St. Ignatius of Loyola: A Story of God's Triumphant Plan

Jul 30, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

Today is the feast day of the great, St. Ignatius of Loyola. The legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola reminds us of one of life’s great lessons: God’s plans for you are greater than y … Read more

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Our Lady of Mt. Carmel's Brown Scapular: What You Need to Know

Jul 26, 2016 by Mary Thierfelder

The Brown Scapular is a sacramental sign of special devotion to Our Lady. Do you wear a scapular? Should you? Read more below!WHAT IS A SCAPULAR?The word 'scapular' is derived from … Read more

St. Bridget of Sweden's Famous Devotion to the 5480 Wounds of Christ

Jul 26, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Bridget of Sweden (also known as Birgitta) was born in Sweden in the 14th century. Her wealthy parents were devout in their Christian faith, and because of this Bridget was bro … Read more

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St. Bonaventure and the Lesson He Teaches Us Today

Jul 14, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

July 15th is the feast day of one of the most well-praised Franciscan friars and Doctor of Theology, St. Bonaventure. St. Bonaventure (1221-1274) was an Italian medieval scholastic … Read more

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10 Reasons Why Mary's Assumption Was the Greatest Moment of Her Life

St. Clare of Assisi: From Noblewoman to Lady of Poverty

30 Quotes About God & Faith from 30 Team U.S.A. Olympians in Rio

St. Philomena the Wonder-Worker: Her Story in Her Own Words

From Atheist Jewish Philosopher to Carmelite Nun and Saint: The Remarkable Life of Edith Stein

The Spot Where Our Lady Gave the Rosary to St. Dominic

A Pilgrim's Diary From World Youth Day: #Krakow2016

A Pilgrim's View of St. Mary Major Roman Basilica

St. Ignatius of Loyola: A Story of God's Triumphant Plan

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel's Brown Scapular: What You Need to Know

St. Bridget of Sweden's Famous Devotion to the 5480 Wounds of Christ

St. Bonaventure and the Lesson He Teaches Us Today