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• St John the Evangelist in Burkina Faso, West Africa

  Lois Heist, parishioner of St John's and chair of the CRS in Action Committee, traveled to Burkina Faso in July with a team from Catholic Relief Services. On th... Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What Are the Precepts of the Church?

  

  They outline for Catholics the bare minimum of what is required for a holy life. Often a teenager (or even an adult) will ask, "What do I have to do?" The... Read more

  Posted on 02 September 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Four Corners of Life

  "They call this intersection The Four Corners of Life," he said, with a twinkle in his eye. "Can you guess why?" I looked out of the windows left and right... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• The Surprising Liturgical Coincidence of the Solar Eclipse

  While the upcoming solar eclipse may not be a sign of the "end times," it does occur on a significant day and year of the Church's liturgical calendar. The... Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Why We Need Sacred Things (Plural)

  The best definition of religion I have ever come across is that given by the great French sociologist Emile Durkheim (1858-1917) in his book The Elementary Form... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• When Life Feels Like a Raging Storm

  Then he made the disciples get into the boat and go before him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds. And after he had dismissed the crowds, he went... Read more

  Posted on 04 August 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Whatever Happened to the Twelve Apostles?

  

  Philip Kosloski | Jul 21, 2017 Jesus told his apostles to "go" and that's exactly what they did, taking the Gospel to different parts of the world. Before... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Five Amazing Facts About Guardian Angels

  "See that you despise not one of these little ones: for I say to you, that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father who is in heaven" (Matthew... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Heaven: The Life of the World to Come

  

  Heaven is hard to imagine, but since we hope to be there with God for all eternity, it's worth thinking about. Our package from partner Catholic News Service... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Sympathy for the Devil

  by ARCHBISHOP CHARLES J. CHAPUT, O.F.M. CAP. A society that relies on reason and technology, without faith, risks forgetting God and making a deal with the... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Parenting in the Pop Culture: Prepping Our Children for Heaven Or Hell?

  

  Fr Robert McTeigue, SJ | Jun 21, 2017 - Aleteia What children understand to be true, good and beautiful is profoundly shaped by what their parents invite... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• What Makes Us Catholic?

  Setting us apart from all other religions, the Eucharist is what makes us Catholic. It's no secret that the major dispute during the Protestant Reformation in... Read more

  Posted on 10 June 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How Long is Jesus Present in the Eucharist After We’ve Received Communion?

  

  "We have to pay proper respect to Our Lord" The great treasure of the Catholic Church is the Eucharist - Jesus himself hidden under the appearances of bread... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Can’t Get Your Thoughts to Slow Down? Try This Prayer

  John of the Cross might not be able to silence your inner voice, but he can help you turn it down a notch. Like a man climbing an imposing mountain in search... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• How This Prayer to Our Lady, Undoer of Knots, Can Set You Free

  

  As the years go by, we accumulate positive and negative experiences that leave imprints in our souls. Extremely strong experiences can determine our outlook on... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Someone Truly Loves You. What If He Sent You This Letter?

  

  A reminder that you are a beloved child. You might not know me, but I know everything about you... Psalm 139:1 You were not a mistake; in fact, all your... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Want to Sleep Peacefully? Pray This Prayer of the Night

  

  The best way for a good night's sleep is to reclaim your inner peace and rest with a heart united to God Now that the voices are silenced and the crowded... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Seven Easy Tips for Personal Prayer

  

  franciscanmedia.org · by Fr. Ronald Rolheiser, OMI Saint Augustine wisely said, "You have made us for yourself, Lord, and our hearts are restless until the... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Eight Ways (at Least) to Pray During Lent

  During Lent, Catholics are challenged to embrace the season's three "pillars" - prayer, fasting and almsgiving. A pillar supports something, and in this case,... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY

• Divine Connection: The Positive Effects of Prayer on Health

  For people of faith who face health challenges, turning to God in prayer is not unusual. But over the past few decades, medical professionals have focused... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2017 RELIGION, SPIRITUALITY