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Generations of Catholics have admired this young saint, called her the “Little Flower”, and found in her short life more inspiration for their own lives than in volumes by theologians. Yet Therese died when she was 24, after having lived as cloistered Carmelite for less than ten years. She never went on missions, never founded…
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Christians best remember St. Jerome (c. 347-420) for translating the Bible into Latin, and rightfully so, but his body of work includes far more than the Vulgate. He wrote extensive commentaries on many of the Biblical books, he translated sermons and other works from Greek into Latin, and he wrote lengthy letters—which today we call…
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There is great beauty in Catholicism because all its teachings fit together to create a vision of perfection to which every person can aspire. Unfortunately, many miss this beauty because all they see are a set of rigid rules and activities laid down by those who threaten them with fire and brimstone if they don’t…
When Saint John Paul II called for Catholics to again embrace the prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel, he did so to strengthen the church for spiritual battle. The prayer, written by Pope Leo XIII, fell out of favor after the Second Vatican Council, but is now frequently recited after Mass by many churches. The…
Discover the life and legacy of St. Vincent de Paul, the Apostle of Charity. Explore his charitable works and impact on society in this informative post. Have you ever heard of St. Vincent de Paul? Most likely, you probably have heard his name mentioned in various contexts, but do you truly understand who he was…
Readings for the Memorial of Saint Jerome, Priest and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 Jb 1:6-22 One day, when the angels of God came to present themselves before the LORD,Satan also came among them.And the LORD said to Satan, “Whence do you come?”Then Satan answered the LORD and said,“From roaming the earth and patrolling…
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BRUSSELS (CNS) — Calling on the world’s bishops not to cover up any instance or form of abuse, Pope Francis said the evil of abuse must be exposed. “There is room for everyone in the church,” he said, and everyone will face God at the final judgment. However, there is no room for abuse and…
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What do you want in your life? What kind of life would you like to live? I believe the answer lies in a question: What are you and I becoming? There is much written today in the coaching world about the law of attraction. The truth of the matter is that we really are attracting…