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Why the Papacy is More than Politics - It's a Sacramental Reality

May 01, 2025 by Cheryl Hadley

When a pope dies—or a new one is soon to be elected—secular headlines swirl with speculation: Who will win? Which “faction” has influence? What region might … Read more

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The Papal Conclave & Election Process

Apr 30, 2025 by Gretchen Filz

The College of Cardinals are gathering in Rome and on May 7th will begin the conclave which will elect the new Pope, the successor of Pope Francis. The conclave is the gathering of … Read more

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What the Longest & Shortest Conclaves in History Teach Us about the Holy Spirit

Apr 30, 2025 by Cheryl Hadley

As the Church waits and prays for the election of a new pope, many Catholics are naturally curious about how conclaves work—and how long they can take. Some elections have un … Read more

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Before the Conclave: What the Cardinals Are Doing Right Now

Apr 29, 2025 by Cheryl Hadley

With the death of our beloved Holy Father, the Church has entered a sacred time known as the sede vacante—the period when the See of Peter is vacant and the Church prayerfull … Read more

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What a Difference a Pope Makes: One Shepherd to Guide the Church

Apr 22, 2025 by Cheryl Hadley

For the Catholic Faithful, Especially in Times of Change In every age of the Church, the figure of the pope stands not only as a successor of St. Peter, but as a spiritual father, … Read more

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The Story of Mary Magdalene and the First Easter Egg

Apr 02, 2025 by Gretchen Filz

When we think of Easter eggs, we often picture colorful shells, festive baskets, and joyful celebrations. But did you know there’s a legend connecting Easter eggs to Mary Mag … Read more

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Why Do We Do Lenten Penance? Two Powerful Reasons to Embrace Sacrifice

Mar 17, 2025 by Gretchen Filz

Understanding the Meaning of Lenten Penance Lent is a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, but why does the Church emphasize penance during this time? What purpose doe … Read more

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Ash Wednesday: The Beginning of Lent

Mar 05, 2025 by Nick Rabiipour

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a solemn season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the Catholic Church. It is a time for reflection, repentance, and spiritual renewal … Read more

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Icons - A Beginner's Guide

Aug 17, 2023 by Cheryl Hadley

Man has always desired to see God. After all, we are visual learners and seekers of truth. God placed those yearnings within us, and since ancient times, the Church has understo … Read more

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9 Saintly Laywomen To Inspire You Throughout The Year

Jan 19, 2021 by Ashley Olik

When you think of female saints, who are the first women that come to your mind? (Actually stop and name those five!) When I stop to consider five female saints, I think o … Read more

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A Catholic's Guide To Halloween

Oct 30, 2020 by Gretchen Filz

Catholics and Halloween: a good or bad mix? Is this a pagan holiday? Should we not celebrate it? The short answer is that the true substance of Halloween belongs to the … Read more

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St. Martin de Porres: First Black Saint of the Americas

Jun 22, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

St. Martin de Porres was the first black saint of the Americas. He was born on December 9, 1579 in Lima, Peru, to Ana Velázquez—a young freed slave of Native Indian de … Read more

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Why the Papacy is More than Politics - It's a Sacramental Reality

The Papal Conclave & Election Process

What the Longest & Shortest Conclaves in History Teach Us about the Holy Spirit

Before the Conclave: What the Cardinals Are Doing Right Now

What a Difference a Pope Makes: One Shepherd to Guide the Church

The Story of Mary Magdalene and the First Easter Egg

Why Do We Do Lenten Penance? Two Powerful Reasons to Embrace Sacrifice

Ash Wednesday: The Beginning of Lent

Icons - A Beginner's Guide

9 Saintly Laywomen To Inspire You Throughout The Year

A Catholic's Guide To Halloween

St. Martin de Porres: First Black Saint of the Americas

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