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Mary’s Assumption into Heaven
As your total consecration to Jesus and Mary approaches, ask our Lady, assumed into heaven, to intercede for the grace to use your entire body to glorify God.
St. Francis de Sales on Multi-Tasking
Rushing? Multi-tasking? Checking all the boxes? What would the saints say?
That Eternal Gaze: This Present Paradise, Part 4
God begins a great work in a little girl with fiery eyes and a temperament to match. Claire Dwyer continues the series on St. Elizabeth of the Trinity.
A Sacred Heart Primer
Diana von Glahn gives us the history and key points of devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Burning Churches: A Reminder of What Remains
Smoke in the sky and burning churches remind Claire Dwyer of what will, in the end, remain.
Broken Friendships
Friendships can be a source, not only of spiritual growth, but also of great enjoyment and satisfaction — and thus, the ending of a friendship on bad terms can be the cause of considerable pain and sorrow.
25 Secrets of Spiritual Struggle
What are the 25 Secrets of Spiritual Struggle that Jesus revealed to St. Faustina?
What is Heaven? According to Mother Angelica
Is the fear of death prevalent in your life? Christ says be not afraid. Here, Mother Angelica tells us why and puts our uneasiness to rest.
Open the Floodgates of Mercy!
Dr. Anthony Lilles reflects on Divine Mercy and the devotion of Divine Mercy, and calls us to open up the floodgates of mercy!
The Easter Mysteries and the Mystic Way
David Torkington reveals the connection between the Easter mysteries and the mystic way of prayer.
The Missionary of Wall Street
Ordinary Catholics from the wealthiest financial sectors of Wall Street evangelize their wary New York neighbors.
Mary Magdalene: A Model of Self-Denial
Catholic Art portrays many beauties, one of which is Guercino’s painting, “The Penitent Magdalene with Two Angels,” as depicted in Liz Lev’s book, “How Catholic Art Saved the Faith.”
158. Preparing the Way (Luke 3:1-6)
Why, and by whom, does Jesus announce his coming ahead of time? Fr. John Bartunek reflects on the Gospel for this upcoming Second Sunday of Advent.
The Deceased Still Need Prayers
Nov 28, 2018 – In this chapter from his book “In Heaven We’ll Meet Again,” Francois Blot reflects on the dire need for prayers for the deceased.
A Eucharistic Banquet: Communions and Communism
Claire Dwyer reflects on the Eucharistic celebration and her friend’s First Holy Communion in Communist Poland, an experience which has lessons for all of us.
Faith and the Sacraments: Spiritual Weapons
In this chapter from his book “An Exorcist Explains How to Heal the Possessed,” Fr. Paolo Carlin reflects on the spiritual weapons needed for this mission.