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Karol J. Wojtyla, known as John Paul II since his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in Wadowice, a small city 50 kilometres from Cracow, on May 18, 1920. He was the second of two sons born to Karol Wojtyla and Emilia Kaczorowska. His mother died in 1929. His eldest brother Edmund, a…
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The International Association of Exorcists have released a book co-authored by the Association’s Vice President, Father Francesco Bamonte, and spokesperson Alberto Castaldini: The Dark Charm of Halloween. CNA has published a piece by Walter Sánchez Silva on the book. Below … Continue reading → The post Exorcists Publish Book: ‘The Dark Charm of Halloween’ appeared…
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called on the faithful to yearn to serve, not thirst for power, as he proclaimed 14 new saints, including Canada-born St. Marie-Léonie Paradis, founder of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family, and 11 martyrs. “Those who dominate do not win, only those who serve out of love,” he…
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Throughout our recorded human history great people such as Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato all suggest that we personally play a pivotal role in our own happiness. Our right for the pursuit of happiness was also written by Thomas Jefferson in our Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies; but what we use as our guide…
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Reading 1 EPH 2:1-10 Brothers and sisters:You were dead in your transgressions and sinsin which you once lived following the age of this world,following the ruler of the power of the air,the spirit that is now at work in the disobedient.All of us once lived among them in the desires of our flesh,following the wishes…
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The law of the LORD is perfect, refreshing the soul.The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,giving wisdom to the simple.The precepts of the LORD are right,rejoicing the heart. (Psalm 19:8-9) On September 19, 1846, the Blessed Mother appeared to two shepherd children as they worked and played near La Salette, France. Melanie Calvat and Maximin Geraud were caring…
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The two most important actions that we can do on earth, the two most directly related to our eternal salvation are these: receiving the Holy Eucharist and receiving the Sacrament of Confession. Our eternal salvation depends on our preparation, disposition, and reception of these sacraments. This being the case, we should make a concerted effort…