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St. Elizabeth of Hungary & The Litany of Humility: A Powerful Combination

Nov 15, 2017 by Ashley Olik

St. Elizabeth of Hungary is my patron saint. (My middle name is Elizabeth.) As I’ve gotten older, and especially in recent years, I’ve become increasingly fascinated by … Read more

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What Do Catholics Really Believe About Purgatory?

Nov 03, 2017 by Nick Rabiipour

Purgatory is probably one of the most misunderstood Catholic doctrines today, and many do not believe that it really exists. In this article I'm briefly going to cover w … Read more

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The Church Triumphant! November 1st, the Solemnity of All Saints

Oct 30, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

November 1st is the Solemnity of All Saints. According to the Roman Missal, this feast day celebrates all God's holy ones in heaven, known and unknown, from the first martyrs to th … Read more

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Beautiful! Georgians Perform Psalm 53 in Aramaic, Jesus' Language, for Pope Francis

Oct 25, 2017 by Catherine McManamon

During Pope Francis' visit to Tbilisi, Georgia in October of last year (2016), Georgians performed this beautiful rendition of Psalm 53 in Aramaic – the language of Jesus &n … Read more

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The Five Great Loves of Pope Saint John Paul II

Oct 20, 2017 by Catherine McManamon

One could argue that Pope Saint John Paul II is the most beloved saint of this century. His life, however, had humble and quite tragic beginnings. By the age of twenty, Karol Jose … Read more

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St. Joseph in the Sky at Fatima: The Pious Belief in the Assumption of St. Joseph

Oct 12, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Did you know that there is a tradition among the Catholic faithful that St. Joseph was bodily assumed into heaven?While not a solemnly defined dogma of the Catholic Faith as is the … Read more

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St. John XXIII: Genius Humor From the Farm Boy Turned Powerhouse Pope

Oct 09, 2017 by Ashley Olik

Just in the last 100 years, the Church has seen popes as varied as an array of Italian wine. It’s difficult to capture the essence of any pope with only one or two words. Pope St. … Read more

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5 Things We Can Learn From St. Padre Pio

Sep 20, 2017 by Catherine McManamon

Francisco Forgione was born on May 25, 1887, to a poor farming family in the small town of Pietrelcina, Italy. From a young age little Francisco was very pious, and he expressed hi … Read more

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A Mother's Tears: The Story of Our Lady of La Salette

Sep 18, 2017 by Ashley Olik

In March of 2011, I went with my mom to visit a boarding school for teenage girls who want to begin discerning consecrated life. On one of the days, the director announced that we … Read more

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The Flying Patron Saint of Test-Takers: Joseph of Cupertino

Sep 17, 2017 by Catherine McManamon

I graduated from college this past spring, and St. Joseph of Cupertino was a saint I came to know very well. Taking five 400-level courses during my senior year, it was almost … Read more

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7 Quotes from the Saints on the Holy Name of Mary

Sep 11, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

On September 12th the Church venerates the holy name of the Blessed Virgin Mary because of her unique privilege as the Mother of God, the holiest of all God's creatures, the Qu … Read more

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Holy Smokes: Why Catholics Use Incense in Worship

Sep 09, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

At Mass and other liturgical services we see priests and altar servers swinging censers, sending clouds of incense wafting through the air. In Catholic liturgy, everything symboliz … Read more