[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Check out my latest article on Aleteia about the mysterious archangels, Michael, Gabriel & Raphael: …To help you understand more about these mysterious beings that God created, here are five things you need to know about archangels: 1) Archangels are the second lowest “rank” of angels Traditionally, angels are divided into what is […]
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“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be” (Matthew 6:21). [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] There are 24 hours in a day, about 8 of those hours are spent sleeping, which gives us 16 hours for prayer, work, family time and recreation. Most of us are “slaves” of the workday and have no choice but to
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[featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] My latest article from Aleteia: On September 8 the Catholic Church celebrates the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In context, the date is exactly nine months after the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. Connected with this particular feast is an ancient “blessing of seeds” that has taken place on this day for
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We have all been to a family member’s funeral. When it comes time for the eulogy, a close relative will get up and talk about their favorite memories of the deceased, sometimes making a joke to lighten the mood. Often the virtuous attributes of the deceased are highlighted, like being a hard worker, caring, loving or
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Over the past few weeks we have been talking about spiritual goals and moving forward in the spiritual life. Before we go any further, I am going to give you a brief overview of the process, highlighting three steps that will help you draw closer to God, deepening your friendship with Him and giving you a
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“Know thyself.” [featured-image single_newwindow=”false”] Before we can begin thinking about personal spiritual goals, we must conduct a “spiritual inventory” and examine our own lives, understanding where we are and where we want to be.
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As we draw closer to the Summer Olympics in Rio, we will soon be enamored by the amazing physical feats of athletes from around the world. During the competition each of the olympians will have a specific goal in mind. For some it might be to win the gold medal, while others will simply want
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