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The great veneration with which St. Nicholas has been honored for many ages and the number of altars and churches all over the world that are dedicated in his memory are testimonials to his wonderful holiness and the glory he enjoys with God. As an episcopal see, and his childhood church falling vacant, the holy…
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There is nothing more fascinating and frightening than the saints—fascinating because of the extraordinary valor and virtue of their lives; frightening because they can seem so other from us in their often-unimaginable holiness. This fascination and fear come forth in the new and highly anticipated docuseries streaming exclusively on FOX Nation led by the legendary…
I sat quietly praying in the pews as a younger priest in our area announced his shocking cancer diagnosis to his flock. A parish that has already been through the Way of the Cross with multiple pastors is now faced with the same affliction. The community is understandably stunned, and especially, the priest, his family,…
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Reading 1 Is 26:1-6 On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah: “A strong city have we;he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us.Open up the gatesto let in a nation that is just,one that keeps faith.A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace;in peace, for its trust…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Homilies must be prepared with the help of the Holy Spirit, be shorter than 10 minutes and put the spotlight on the Lord, not oneself, Pope Francis said. Those who preach must convey “one idea, one sentiment and an invitation to action,” he said. Preaching loses its power and starts to…
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(Hélène de Lauzun/The European Conservative) — The ceremony for the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which comes after five years of intense work to raise it from the ashes following the terrible fire in April 2019 that almost … Continue reading → The post Donald Trump To Attend Notre Dame Reopening Ceremony, Unlike…
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Sabas was born at Mutalaska, Cappadocia, near Caesarea. He was the son of an army officer there who when assigned to Alexandria, left him in the care of an uncle. Mistreated by his uncle’s wife, Sabas ran away to another uncle, though he was only eight. When the two uncles became involved in a lawsuit…
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(Alyssa Murphy/National Catholic Register) — Author J.K. Rowling has opened up this week about the harsh treatment she has received — including “thousands of threats of murder, rape and violence” — for daring to speak out against the dangers of … Continue reading → The post JK Rowling Opens Up About ‘Thousands of Threats’ She’s…