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On November 11, 1918, the disaster for Western Civilization known as World War I ended. An armistice was signed at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. After the war, the United States, following the lead of France and England, laid to rest the remains of an American soldier—his name “known…
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As you are now likely humming that familiar tune of a nursery rhyme you haven’t thought of in years, there is another joyful, intentional connection. There is, in fact, a real Brother John who addressed this very question as it often raised in prayer: “Am I sleeping?” The sincere concern of a soul striving to…
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Father Andrew Pietraszko was brought up praying all the time for the souls in purgatory. Claiming to be “100% Polish,” Father Pietraszko brought his deep faith to my parish in Miami, Florida. I’ve written before on Catholic Exchange about the incredible difference he made in our community and the wisdom he shared with us. Given…
Reading 1 RV 1:1-4; 2:1-5 The revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave to him, to show his servants what must happen soon. He made it known by sending his angel to his servant John, who gives witness to the word of God and to the testimony of Jesus Christ by reporting what he saw….
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A Christian faith that does not disturb the powers that be and cannot generate a serious commitment to charity becomes an innocuous devotion, Pope Francis said. “Christian hope, fulfilled in Jesus and realized in his kingdom, needs us and our commitment, needs our faith expressed in works of charity, needs Christians…
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St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin (Feast day – November 18) Born in Grenoble, France, in 1769, Rose joined the Society of the Sacred Heart. In 1818, when she was forty-nine years old, Rose was sent to the United States. She founded a boarding school for daughters of pioneers near St. Louis and opened the first…
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Reading I Dn 12:1-3 In those days, I Daniel, heard this word of the Lord: “At that time there shall arise Michael, the great prince, guardian of your people; it shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time. At that time your people shall escape, …
St. Elizabeth was born in 1207, the daughter of King Alexander II of Hungary. At the age of four she was sent for education to the court of the Landgrave of Thuringia, to whose infant son she was betrothed. As she grew in age, her piety also increased by leaps and bounds. In 1221, she…
The New Hampshire Union Leader published an op-ed piece by Donna C. Chick, a homeschooling grandmother, who explains anecdotally the advantages that accrue to New Hampshire’s excellent “Education Freedom Accounts” program. Many Democrats running in the elections earlier this month, … Continue reading → The post New Hampshire: Education Freedom at Its Best appeared first…
Writing for LifeSiteNews, Frank Wright informs his readers of how Israel openly defies US ultimatum as Biden admin provides cover for famine. Below is an AI-produced summary of the article: 1 The Biden administration’s 30-day ultimatum to Israel regarding the … Continue reading → The post Israel openly defies US ultimatum as Biden admin provides…
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