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A Prayer to St. Joachim & St. Anne, Parents of the Immaculate Conception

Jul 25, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

Below is a lovely reflection and prayer to Saints Anne & Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of the incarnate Jesus Christ, from the USCCB (click here … Read more

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Can We Really Pray Unceasingly? 5 Ways to Try

Jul 04, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

When I used to read this verse:"...pray without ceasing..." (1 Thessalonians 5:17)...my mind wanted to tab it under a certain category in my brain. You probably know those ca … Read more

8 Ways to Venerate a Saint

Jun 20, 2016 by Veronica Mena

Besides lighting candles and adding pictures of our favorite saints to our home altar, here are some ideas on ways to show devotion to the saints. In this way, we don’t just ask th … Read more

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Making a Place For Prayer in Your Home

Jun 13, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

My mom became Catholic a few years ago. I was fortunate enough to sit in on many of her RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes. There was a group of about fift … Read more

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Four Simple Tips For Seeking Solitude In this Jubilee Year

Jun 04, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

"I live in that solitude which is painful in youth, but delicious in the years of maturity.”? Albert EinsteinThis is truly an extraordinary year. The Church "opens wide the doors o … Read more

A Mother's Prayer for Her Children

May 07, 2016 by Genevieve Cunningham

"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother," said Saint Therese of Lisieux.Only a mother knows the depth of her love for her children. She is a be … Read more

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A Prayer for First Holy Communion: Free Printable

Apr 25, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Here's a free printable blessing prayer for a child on the occasion of making their First Holy Communion. Print it or resize it for a number of different uses, such as: gluing … Read more

Struggling With Prayer? A Tip From Mother Angelica and the Poor Clare Nuns

Apr 22, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

Do you struggle with prayer? Does God seem distant? Do you have trouble finding the words to say? Or when you do find the words, does it feel like all you do is ask God for things? … Read more

30 Inspirational Saint Quotes for Confirmation

Apr 12, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Do you know someone who is soon to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? Use these quotes from the saints to encourage them to persevere in their walk with Christ and his Church!A … Read more

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Mental Illness: Five Patron Saints to Invoke

Apr 07, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

There are patron saints for almost everything we can think of: lost items, cooking, school, lawyers, travel, politicians, brides, countries, and countless illnesses. The list is en … Read more

Meditations for Holy Week: Easter Sunday

Mar 26, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said" —Matthew 28:5-6Alleluia! He is risen! Easter&nb … Read more

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Meditations for Holy Week: Saturday

Mar 25, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life. … Read more

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A Prayer to St. Joachim & St. Anne, Parents of the Immaculate Conception

Can We Really Pray Unceasingly? 5 Ways to Try

8 Ways to Venerate a Saint

Making a Place For Prayer in Your Home

Four Simple Tips For Seeking Solitude In this Jubilee Year

A Mother's Prayer for Her Children

A Prayer for First Holy Communion: Free Printable

Struggling With Prayer? A Tip From Mother Angelica and the Poor Clare Nuns

30 Inspirational Saint Quotes for Confirmation

Mental Illness: Five Patron Saints to Invoke

Meditations for Holy Week: Easter Sunday

Meditations for Holy Week: Saturday