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Easing into Home Visitation, Step by Little Step – Lorraine DeLuca, Diocese of Beaumont
Have you ever tried home visitations as a way of reaching out to others? In this text originally published in…
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The Novena to St. Rita for Impossible Cases (Unveiling the Miraculous in 2023)
In the tapestry of Catholic saints, there are those whose lives shine as beacons of hope and intercession, offering solace…
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A Weekly, Email Minute – Cathy Cornue, Diocese of Syracuse
The text below was originally published on our blog on 08/20/2014. Encounter. Where and how do we encounter God? Where…
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Discovering Peaceful Sleep Through the Psalms
In the hustle and bustle of our modern lives, finding solace in the quiet of the night can be a…
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Book Review: Why Be Catholic? – Reviewed by Janet S. Crespi
This book review was originally published in our blog on August, 2014. You can acquire this excellent book on Amazon…
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Finding Strength: Prayers to Jesus for Help
In the tapestry of life’s trials and triumphs, there are moments when we all need a helping hand, a source…
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Prayers for Rain: Nurturing Hope from Above
Rain, a life-giving blessing from above, has been a symbol of abundance, growth, and renewal throughout human history. In times…
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Getting Your Ducks in a Row – Greg Petrucci, Diocese of Greensburg
This text was originally published on our blog on 8/11/2014. Getting Your Ducks in a Row is about ordering of our…
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St. Albert’s Namesake
Father Lacombe’s Patron Saint “Father, this place is charming; I choose it for the founding of a new mission which…
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September Initiative: Outreach and Invitation to Parish Faith Formation – Tom Quinlan, Diocese of Joliet
This article was originally published on our blog on 08/28/2014. I think our challenge in parish and diocesan leadership today…
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Theology on Capp – Eduardo Siguenza, Marian High School, Mishawaka, IN
Eduardo Siguenza was still a student from Marian High School when he published this essay in our blog in 2014.…
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Who is the Supreme Archangel? (Updated 2023)
The angels are the closest beings to God in the angelic hierarchy. They are all-powerful, revered, and can control nature…
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Powerful Sacred Prayers for Healing and Strength
In times of adversity, finding strength within oneself can be a profound challenge. Yet, strength is often found in the…
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Empowering Prayers for Fear and Anxiety
Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, joys and challenges. Amidst the beauty and chaos, feelings of fear…
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Evangelization as Circle Dancing – Margo Morin, Salem Catholic Community, Salem, MA
This essay was originally published on our blog in July, 2014. How does evangelization feel like for you? Leave a…
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Invoking Hope: Prayers for New Beginnings
Few feelings are as strong and transforming as hope in the fabric of human experience. In the darkest of times,…
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10 Steps for Starting Outreach to Inactive Catholics – John Boucher
John J. Boucher has worked for decades in evangelization and wrote many books on the subject. On this essay, originally…
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Incarnational Evangelization: Finding & Embodying Hope – Joyce Donahue, Diocese of Joliet
Joyce Donahue was a prominent writer of evangelization literature. This text was originally published on our blog in December, 2015.…
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How to Pray the 1000 Thank You Jesus Rosary?
It is well known that praying the thank you Jesus rosary is a great choice to help fight against difficulties…
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Embracing the Power of Prayer for Healing
The Catholic faith teaches us the profound value of prayer for healing of challenging and afflicting times. When we are…
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Making the Shift to a (More) Household-centered Catechesis – Bill Huebsch
We are reviving some of the older texts published on this blog by prominent members of the Church in the…
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Powerful New Prayer to St. Anthony (Miracles in 2023)
You are probably already familiar with the St. Anthony Prayer which begins with “O holy Saint Anthony, gentlest of saints, your…
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Powerful Prayer for Gratitude: The Importance of Giving Thanks to God
Gratitude is the secret ingredient of a powerful prayer life. Giving thanks and showing our appreciation can transform our faith.…
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Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel (POWERFUL)
Have you heard the Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel before?It’s more likely that you know his name but doesn’t…
