The Real Saint Valentine
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Will the real Saint Valentine please stand up? The anniversary of this priest’s martyrdom seems like an odd choice for a day dedicated to love. He certainly wasn’t Cupid, so ... Read more
4 Things You Can Do to Be More Like Christ Today
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As Christians, we should always strive to be more like Christ. But it can be difficult to know how to do that in our everyday life. What are the opportunities ... Read more
Making Prayer a Two-Way Conversation
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God speaks in the silence of the heart. Listening is the beginning of prayer. – St. Teresa of Calcutta When you pray, how often is it just an item on ... Read more
Converting the World, One Heart at a Time
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Prior to his Ascension into heaven, Jesus commanded his followers to go and make disciples of all nations. And that task is one that the Lord gives us still today. ... Read more
The Transformative Power of Inspiration
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When you describe something as inspiring, how often do you mean, “Wow, good for that person. They did something great”? But does it actually inspire you to change your life ... Read more
I Was in Prison and You Visited Me
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At the end of 2016, the United States had its lowest incarceration rate in 20 years, with about 2.2 million people behind bars. Despite this fall, the U.S. still has ... Read more
How Spiritual and Physical Fitness Go Hand in Hand
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Are you out of shape physically, or are you out of shape spiritually? Maybe both? Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield argues that the two go hand in hand, and the ... Read more
Resting in the Sacred Heart
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Today is the feast of the Sacred Heart, and so it is a perfect time to reflect on the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and learn more about this devotion if ... Read more
3 Ways to Keep Your Faith Alive This Summer
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As the days get longer, kids get out of school, and families go on vacation, we can find ourselves falling into new routines. And after the last year you may ... Read more
Encountering the Sacred Heart This Month
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June is the month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and a wonderful opportunity to encounter this source of limitless mercy and grace. But if you’re unfamiliar with this devotion, ... Read more
The Mystery of the Holy Trinity
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What is a mystery? We usually think of a mystery as something that can be solved through investigation and research—for example, a detective solving a crime. But the dictionary defines ... Read more
What’s Your Magnificat?
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On Monday we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation, and we’ll recount the powerful biblical scene when Mary proclaims the Magnificat after her cousin Elizabeth asks, “How can it be ... Read more