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An Advent Meditation on Receiving God's Promise

Dec 03, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Advent is here once again. That holy season of reflection, anticipation, joy, and hope. From the Latin “ad venire,” meaning “to come to,” we receive an invitation from the Church. … 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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6 Things You Might Not Know About the Sign of the Cross

Oct 04, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

Most of us know that the sign of the cross invokes the Holy Trinity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We know that it traces the cross - an important symbol of Christiani … 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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Let Jesus Take Care of Everything with the Surrender Novena

Sep 13, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

"O' Jesus, I surrender myself to You. Take care of everything!"This simple and beautiful prayer spoke to me so powerfully the first time I saw the novena pamphlet here at The Catho … Read more

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The Virtues of Reason and Charity in the Life of St. Jane de Chantal

Aug 12, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

As Catholics, we are fortunate to have the saints. We can look to them as models of virtue and ask for their intercessory prayer. We know that they, too, were human and lived … Read more

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What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder

Jul 25, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The two beloved Apostles Our Lord nicknamed the Sons of Thunder, St. James the Greater and St. John the Evangelist, are among my biblical favorites. These two brothers are inspirin … Read more

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How Mary Became Known as Rosa Mystica

Jul 13, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Since ancient times, the rose has been associated with Our Lady. It is, after all, one of the most stunning, elegant, and noble flowers. Its appearance is intricate; its fr … Read more

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St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of Friendship

May 26, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

Who doesn't want friends? We all do, right? And as Catholics, we have a saint who can guide us in developing and maintaining lasting friendships and in rooting them in j … Read more

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St. Joseph the Worker and the Sanctification of Human Work

Apr 30, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Since the dawn of creation, it has been the will of God that we share in His creative work. This call to work came from the Author of All Life, from the very beginning of Crea … Read more

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An Advent Meditation on Receiving God's Promise

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?

6 Things You Might Not Know About the Sign of the Cross

Lessons from the Remarkable Life of St. Jerome

Let Jesus Take Care of Everything with the Surrender Novena

The Virtues of Reason and Charity in the Life of St. Jane de Chantal

What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder

How Mary Became Known as Rosa Mystica

St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of Friendship

St. Joseph the Worker and the Sanctification of Human Work