Month: December 2018
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Different Types of Scapulars, You Probably Do Not Know About
For most Catholics, the word ‘scapular’ brings to mind a small necklace with two wool patches. But scapulars were originally…
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You Won’t Believe What Happens When You Pray the Chaplet of Saint Michael
Evil is obviously present in our world today, and Satan is eager to steal souls away from God and Heaven.…
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Why Do Catholic Church Use Crucifixes Since Jesus Has Risen?
Question Why do Catholics leave the sculpture/image of Jesus crucified on the cross in their churches since Jesus has risen?…
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Praying for the Impossible? Try These Three Saints
On the journey to Heaven, many of us will face circumstances that seem tragedic and impossible. In times like these,…
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15 Prayers for Busy People on the Go
It’s that time of the year when the leisurely pace of summer has ended and the rush of the (soon-to-be)…
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Every Student Should Know These Patron Saints
If you’re a college student, you should be getting ready for the upcoming semester. You look over the syllabus provided…
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What a Rule of Life Is and Why You Need One
Do you follow a Rule of Life? Is there a particular way that you exercise your faith in the pubic…
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Feast of the Holy Family
Today is the feast day of the Holy Family, but also every family’s feast day, since the Holy Family is…
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Here’s How to Practice 5 Corporal Works of Mercy in a Single Place
We all know the relevance of practicing the 5 corporal works of mercy and many of us strive to do…
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6 Things Pope Francis Wants You to Know About Holiness
Pope Francis’ third apostolic exhortation was published few months ago, and it’s all about practical ways to holiness. In Gaudete et exsultate,…
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5 Rites You Might Have Never Heard Of
1. The Zaire Use of the Roman Rite Yes, those are spears. All male servers carry spears throughout the liturgy. The…
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How the Angelus Can Change the World in 3 Minutes a Day
The Catholic Church traditionally celebrates May as the Month of Mary. It is a time when we honor and recognize…
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9 Truths You May Not Know About Saint Joseph
Popularly known as “the most hidden of the saints,” Saint Joseph led a humble life in Nazareth as the foster…
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Give God control: 15 verses to help during anxiety and fear
Terrorism, disease, natural disasters, war, violence and crime; we live in a world where we see and hear about horrors…
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The End of the Year: A Christian Reflection on Time
We are approaching the end of another year. The media is filled with commentaries on the year that will soon…
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What Are the Holy Days of Obligation?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes holy days of obligation thus: On Sundays and other holy days of obligation, the faithful…
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The Colors of Christmas
There are various colors which are traditionally related with Christmas. This site uses Red, Green and Gold. But why do…
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Christmas or Xmas?
Christmas is often called Xmas. Some folks don’t think it’s appropriate to call Christmas ‘Xmas’ as that takes the ‘Christ’…
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The 12 Days of Christmas
The 12 Days of Christmas are now most popular as a song about someone receiving lots of presents from their…
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Why is Christmas Day on the 25th December?
Christmas is celebrated to recall the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians agree is the Son of God. The name ‘Christmas’…
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Does the Gospel Tell Us to Avoid Those Who Wrong Us?
Question Does Matthew 18:15-17 tell us to totally avoid at all cost someone who has wronged us and the Church?…
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Why do Catholics confess their sins to a Priest?
Question Why exactly do Catholics confess their sins to a Priest? Answer The Church requires all who are able to…
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5 Books for Advent and Christmas
If you had to go shopping at all this past weekend, you would not be blamed for thinking that Christmas…
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6 Practical Steps Every Catholic Can Take for Spiritual Perfection
We try hard. Most times too hard to be perfect. And when we fail, we become guilty and fall harder.…
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8 Women Share the Great Impact Prayer Made in Their Life
Mary, our model of prayer, didn’t say much in the Gospels. Besides her “fiat” to the Angel Gabriel, the most…
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6 Facts About Angels You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner
If you hear the word “angels” you may instantly think about those cherub winged babies. Probably you picture large winged…
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6 New Year’s Resolutions You Need To Observe As a Catholic
Here are some resolutions you might consider for your interior life in the upcoming New Year. 1. Head to confession …
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10 Reasons You Might Need to Go to Confession
1. Missed Mass without a valid reason Completely forgot? or maybe you just decided you wouldn’t go. If you were…
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Latin Words or Phrases Every Catholic Should Know
As Catholics, we have a rich legacy and patrimony that extends back 2,000 years. Some portion of that patrimony is…
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The 15 Types of People You’ll Meet at Mass–Which One Are You?
If you go to mass regularly (and most likely you already do, at least every Sunday and on holy days…
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