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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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Tepidity: A Wake-Up Call for the Catholic Soul

Apr 07, 2025 by Cheryl Hadley

In the spiritual life, few conditions are as quietly perilous as tepidity. Unlike mortal sin, which is loud and obvious in its damage to the soul, tepidity is subtle. It can q … Read more

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Life is Fleeting: A Brief Reflection for Lent

Mar 15, 2025 by Veronica Mena

Lent is a season of repentance, renewal, and reflection, reminding us of a fundamental truth—life is fleeting. In the midst of our busy lives, we often forget that our time o … Read more

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6 Ways to Live a More Fruitful Lent

Mar 03, 2025 by Cheryl Hadley

Lent is a sacred season of reflection, repentance, and renewal. It's an opportunity to grow closer to God, detach from worldly distractions, and deepen our spiritual life. But how … 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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Lessons from the Pool of Bethesda - Do You Want To Be Well?

Apr 08, 2022 by Cheryl Hadley

Have you ever noticed that in order to persevere joyfully and not feel depleted during certain seasons of life, you need a very specific spiritual focus? This is such a time for … Read more

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7 Lessons Learned From Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows

Sep 24, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

The Church dedicates the month of September to Our Lady of Sorrows It's a devotion that has become a favorite of mine. As a convert, it took me a while to become comfortable … Read more

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God Calling: His Actual Words To Holy Women Through the Centuries

Feb 19, 2018 by Ashley Olik

Imagine how excited you would be if the celebrity, singer, speaker, or actor that you admire most in the world intentionally smiled at you and waved from afar, just to show that … Read more

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20 Ways to Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

Oct 17, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The devotion to the memory of the dead is one of the most beautiful expressions of the Catholic spirit." —Pope St. John XXIII The Catholic Church dedicates the … Read more

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The Efficacious Three Hail Mary Novena

Oct 08, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

There is a centuries-old tradition in the Catholic Church of praying three Hail Marys every day in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and to request her assistance t … Read more

Five Prayers Taught at Fatima by Mary & the Angels

May 10, 2017 by Mary Thierfelder

On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal with an urgent message for the whole world. Between May and October she wou … Read more

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

Before the Conclave: What the Cardinals Are Doing Right Now

Tepidity: A Wake-Up Call for the Catholic Soul

Life is Fleeting: A Brief Reflection for Lent

6 Ways to Live a More Fruitful Lent

Icons - A Beginner's Guide

Lessons from the Pool of Bethesda - Do You Want To Be Well?

7 Lessons Learned From Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows

God Calling: His Actual Words To Holy Women Through the Centuries

20 Ways to Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory

The Efficacious Three Hail Mary Novena

Five Prayers Taught at Fatima by Mary & the Angels

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