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This Is Why You Should Pray For Your Priest

Very Rev. Paul Ugo Arinze — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 06:13:00 +0000

For many people, the priest is the one whom people go to for their spiritual needs, for prayer requests, for Mass offerings, and other sacraments. Have you ever wondered how a priest is sustained spiritually for the work they do? Should we be praying for a priest as we pray for other people, like our […]

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The Question All Catholic Parents Need To Ask Themselves About Their Child’s Vocation

Guest Post — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 08:10:00 +0000

I was speaking with a friend of mine the other day and he asked me where my fourteen-year-old son was at with his discernment of the priesthood. He wanted to know what I was doing to encourage him to be open to this vocation. My initial response was….to cringe. “What do you mean?” I thought. […]

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Dear Coach…| A Letter To Catholic Youth Coaches

Joe Jasinski — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:56:00 +0000

I hope this finds you well. Before we get into the particulars, please allow me to take a brief moment to simply affirm you … right here, right now. Thank you for stepping up to coach. It often goes unrecognized but to coach means to make a decision: to lead others, to foster relationships, to […]

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This Is What A Catholic Priest Of 50 Years Wants Today’s New Priests To Know

Jennifer Barton — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:30:58 +0000

Fifty years is a lifetime for most people. Fifty years in the same profession is almost incomprehensible in the modern age. Priesthood, however, is not a career. It is a vocation, and one that a priest takes seriously. As a lifelong commitment, it is akin to marriage, and like a newlywed, a recently ordained priest […]

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The Documentary FREE Shows Us What We Can Learn From Monks And Nuns

Fr. Edward Looney — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 08:02:00 +0000

Very few films have captured the cloistered life. Typically, those who are vowed behind enclosure do not wish to have their life broadcasted to the world. Perhaps the last popular film was Into Great Silence, and if memory serves, it took months, if not several years, to agree to it. The next glimpse into the cloistered monastic […]

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3 Simple Ways To Help Children Learn About And Foster Vocations

Katie Warner — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 06:07:00 +0000

God is calling your child to be a saint. But how? Which vocation will He lead them to? Teaching your children to listen to God’s call in their lives and uncover how He wants them to love and to serve Him in this world is a great gift. There are a few simple things we […]

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How Do I Know What God’s Will Is When Both Choices Are Good Things?

Dan Burke — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:05:00 +0000

Every day, we face numerous choices, many of eternal consequences. When our hearts and minds are ordered toward God, these choices are usually between two goods. We could read to our children, or pray the rosary. We could spend Saturday afternoon serving at the soup kitchen, or go to confession. We could go […]

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Becoming Catholic Men Of Grit And Grace: 7 Ways To Lead With Purpose At Work And Home

Dominic de Souza — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:21:00 +0000

In a world that demands grit and guts, men are called upon to lead, not just in their workplaces but also within their homes. It’s a journey laden with challenges and triumphs. Qualities like integrity, communication, and adaptability are more than soft skills. They’re the bedrock of true leadership. This is about more than pushing […]

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The Advice You Need To Discern Your Vocation

David Kruse — Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:16:00 +0000

There are really two camps when it comes to discernment. On the one side, some believe that discernment is discovering what is the will of God so they can do it, and on the other side, some believe essentially that a person’s vocation is just a free-willed response to God’s love. I believe that the […]

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5 Excuses That People Often Make When Discerning A Religious Vocation

Catholic-Link Spanish — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:06:00 +0000

The moment when we start to ask and pray, “What is God calling me to do?” in regard to a religious vocation can be intimidating. However, discovering the vocation that God has intended for each of us is something marvelous. It’s truly wonderful… but that doesn’t mean it’s always easy to say “yes.” We know […]

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Making The Most Of Mother’s Day: Queen For A Day…Or Not

Christine Hanus — Wed, 10 May 2023 04:22:30 +0000

As Mother’s Day approaches, if you have a house full of kids, like I did ten years ago, you may be trying to keep expectations low. You doubt as to whether your loved ones will show you appreciation in any significant way on this day traditionally devoted to honoring mothers. You wonder if you will […]

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Disagree With Your Priest? Here’s How To Respond

Chris and Rebecca Mann — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 06:26:00 +0000

One of the best and most challenging aspects of the Church is that it is composed entirely of humans, who are flawed and fallible, with their own perspectives, experiences, strengths, and weaknesses. As a result, disagreements between individuals can arise, and this can be particularly challenging when those disagreements are of a spiritual nature and […]

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4 Lessons I Learned In Seminary That Help Me In Marriage

David Kruse — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:08:00 +0000

Four years ago, my future seemed clear to me. I thought I’d spend my days living in small-town Minnesota and ministering to country parishes as their priest. I love my home state, and I love the people there very much, but God had other plans. After leaving seminary, I struggled to know what God wanted […]

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Sister Jean’s Wisdom Goes Far Beyond March Madness

Guest Post — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:17:00 +0000

In addition to giving her life in service to God and the education of young people, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM is a March Madness icon. In 1994 she became the chaplain for the Loyola University basketball team and has been a constant presence at the team’s practices, games, and events ever since. Sister Jean […]

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What I Wish I Knew When I Left The Seminary

David Kruse — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:12:00 +0000

It was December 24th, 2019, and I was on my way to Rochester, Minnesota to serve at the Christmas Vigil Mass at our co-Cathedral for my Bishop, John Quinn. I showed up early to get things set up, but I was distracted like a teenage boy trying to clean his room. My mind and heart […]

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A Reflection On The Queen’s Life And Legacy, By A British Catholic

Ruth Kennedy — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:21:00 +0000

These last twelve days for me as a British subject have been very strange ones. We have continued our ordinary lives, while all about us in the public sphere, momentous and solemn things have happened. The death of our Queen, the instantaneous transferral of symbolic power to the new King; a country in mourning. Flags […]

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The Spiritual Warfare Of Motherhood

Leslie Rodriguez — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:31:27 +0000

I find that the term “spiritual warfare” often makes me think it’s more dramatic and epic than it actually is. I think of saints doing heroic penances and exorcists fighting off demons, but truly spiritual warfare is often a subtle battle the devil wages against us to slowly and steadily lead us off of the […]

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Are You Really Happy? A Question We Should Ask Ourselves

Fr. Gregory Pine O.P. — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:10:00 +0000

Would you describe yourself as perfectly happy? Perhaps you’d say you are somewhat happy or happy enough, but not especially so. We often get the general impression that lasting happiness is far-off, practically impossible, not to be hoped for in this life. When we are made to confront our own unhappiness, it can be distressing, […]

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8 Things A Priest Can Do To Support A Couple Experiencing Miscarriage

Ruth Kennedy — Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:41:28 +0000

Ruth KennedyRuth Kennedy (nee Baker) is 30 and lives in England with her husband. She loves running, wild camping and writing, and thinks there is almost nothing better than the feeling of satisfaction after a day out in the mountains. She is a graduate from the University of Wales and holds a First Class Honours […]

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An Inside Look At How The Knights Of The Holy Eucharist Encourage Individual Spirituality

Guest Author — Mon, 04 Oct 2021 15:15:19 +0000

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Just Don’t Ask Me To Be A Sister Or A Priest! | Encouragement For The Reluctant Discerner

Sr. Bernadette Mota and Sr. Sydney Moss — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:19:33 +0000

God, I’ll do anything you want, just don’t ask me to be a Sister (or a Priest)! That was the first thing both of us thought when we found ourselves pursuing God’s plan for our lives. We were ready to do something radical and bring Christ’s love to a needy world, but we had stipulations […]

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The Sweet And Sour Of NFP (Natural Family Planning)

Melissa Flen — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:41:35 +0000

It doesn’t take long when first discovering the world of natural family planning to realize that most couples have a love/hate relationship with NFP. The reasons to love it are obvious and the reasons to hate it are obvious. It is a strange mix of sweet and sour that many couples struggle to find the […]

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8 Practical Ways To Be A Catholic School That Promotes Vocations

Rhonda Gruenewald — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:58:39 +0000

Did you know that studies consistently show that 70% of the newly ordained first heard the call to the priesthood between birth and 18 years of age? (1) At the risk of stating the obvious, these are the prime educational years for faith formation. Children should encounter inspiration and instruction within the family; however, by […]

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Ordinary Work Is An Expression Of Prayer | Kimberly Hahn

Anna Krieg — Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:19:15 +0000

Graced and Gifted with Kimberly Hahn || Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker’s Heart Catholic homemaking done well creates a domestic church, where your home becomes a sacred space to live out your vocation. Kimberly Hahn is a Catholic wife and mother who provides Biblical wisdom and encouragement to the homemaker’s heart. Kimberly Hahn’s Bible Study, […]

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7 Things Not To Say To Someone Discerning A Religious Vocation

Fr. Michael Zimmerman — Fri, 07 May 2021 15:29:07 +0000

Open foot, insert mouth. Wait. I mean the other way around. Fr. Michael Zimmerman here, assistant director at Vocations Boston. I’ve probably said a few items on this list myself, and I’ve been on the receiving end of far more, but how can we actually encourage discerning a vocation without sounding like an idiot – […]

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This Order Founded By Mother Angelica Is Calling Young Men To Become Saints

Guest Author — Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:00:37 +0000

“It’s times like these when God is going to call great saints to come forth, and beyond any doubt, you were called to be one,” says Brother Angelo in the new vocations video for the Knights of the Holy Eucharist. The Vocation To The Religious Life The Franciscan Brothers of the Knights of the Holy […]

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Better Than Happy: The Joy Of Your True Calling

Sr. Cecilia Joy Kugel — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:16:38 +0000

I was a postulant with the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity when I learned that there is a difference between being happy and being joyful. Up until then, I had thought the terms were interchangeable. Someone could be happy being able to see their friends. A new smartphone could spark joy. My postulant directress thought […]

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A Vocation Story: On The Path of Love

Christina Sorrentino — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:22:40 +0000

“And Mary said, Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word.” (Luke 1:38) Growing up I had never been around religious sisters as my entire education was in the public schools, and it was not until I was an undergraduate in college that one day while walking to class […]

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5 Essential Tips For Young Adult Men To Live A Pure Life

Guest Author — Tue, 05 Jan 2021 14:57:49 +0000

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Cardinals, Bishops, Pope’s Comments On Civil Unions | Civil Unions

Fr. George Elliott — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 13:37:31 +0000

Pope Francis recently named new cardinals, but not all of them are bishops…is that even allowed? Well actually, in the history of the Church, it’s not that uncommon. Fr. George explains the history of cardinals and what their function is today. We also learn about some little known details about bishops – blessings and palliums […]

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3 Ways To Recover When Your Day With The Kids Has Gone Haywire

Becky Roach — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:54:20 +0000

Becky RoachBecky Roach lives in Ohio with her husband and six children. When not doing laundry or making memories with her kids, Becky enjoys diet coke and date nights with her husband.

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How To Be A Reflection Of God In A World That Desperately Needs Him

Drew and Katie Taylor — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:59:39 +0000

What did I do today that matters? Sometimes the mundane and yet busy daily life can seem ordinarily boring without significant meaning. I can belittle my work, motherhood, and small acts of love that are largely private. We currently live in a society that values what we do publicly more than what we do privately; […]

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Ask A Priest With Fr. George Elliott | Love Is Difficult

Fr. George Elliott — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 22:18:45 +0000

If you missed Ask a Priest Live with Fr. George Elliott, you can watch the replay here. Each Sunday at 3:00 PM Central, I go live on the Catholic-Link Facebook page. I will start with the Divine Mercy Chaplet, then provide a quick reflection on the Sunday readings, and then answer audience questions in the comment section of the video. […]

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A Seminarian Shares 5 Ways To Support Your Parish Seminarian

Andrew Rubinich — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 02:36:37 +0000

Summer months allow for seminarians to spend time in parishes and embrace pastoral and apostolic work more readily. Many priests recall lasting, grace-filled lessons, friendships, and memories that began on summer assignments or in home parishes as seminarians.As seminarians get ready to head back to seminary life and prayer, classes, community, and formation, many parishioners […]

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Can Moms Volunteer? 9 Tips To Make It Work

Becky Roach — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 02:24:16 +0000

Volunteering is incredibly beneficial to our spiritual growth. Serving in the community provides opportunities to focus on the needs of others, challenges us in new ways, develops virtues, and encourages us to pray more. But, once you become a mom, isn’t your family your ministry? Yes! Your vocation as a wife and a mother will […]

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Class of 2020 This Is Your Time

Becky Roach — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 03:35:06 +0000

“The road may not be the direct route you were hoping for, but direct routes are rarely fulfilling or transformative. God thinks too highly of you to rush the divine work he is doing in your life.” Read the full letter here. Use this video to start discussion with the 2020 graduates in your own […]

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25 Photos That Confirm Being A Father Is The 2nd Most Beautiful Thing In The World

Garrett Johnson — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:06:00 +0000

I would ask that you take the title with a sense of humor as it is meant be. After recently posting about motherhood, I knew we couldn’t leave fathers out. Still, keeping in mind the 9 months of pregnancy, the hours of agonizing pain during childbirth, I meant it as a sign of respect and gratitude. Recently, […]

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Reflections On Spiritual Motherhood

Becky Roach — Fri, 08 May 2020 03:04:37 +0000

Listen to Mother Gabriella of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery as she shares her insights on the significance of spiritual motherhood and the calling that all women have to embrace this vocation. Through this inspiring video, you will gain a deeper understanding of spiritual motherhood and how it can positively impact the world Spiritual Motherhood For […]

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How I Am Sanctified By My Vocation

Leslie Rodriguez — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:02:03 +0000

“I’m going to take a pregnancy test!” I shouted across the apartment to my husband as I anxiously walked into our bathroom to find out if I was having phantom pregnancy symptoms or if I was in fact carrying another life inside of me. I was bracing myself for the seemingly endless three-minute wait and […]

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My First Month As A Priest

Fr. John Kladar — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:28:01 +0000

I was ordained a Catholic priest for the Diocese of Rockford on June 1st, 2019. Since then, I have been able to celebrate over sixty masses, anoint several people, preside over a couple of funerals, and baptize one child. I also attended two friend’s ordination to the priesthood in Madison, Wisconsin, and Wishaw, Scotland. While […]

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Video Of Fr. Michael’s Hospital Ordination & Photo Of His First Mass!

Becky Roach — Sun, 26 May 2019 03:53:42 +0000

The Congregation of the Sons of Divine Providence in Poland are asking for your prayers for the newly ordained, Fr. Michael. Perhaps you’ve seen the now viral video and photos that show the ordination of Fr. Michael Los that took place in a hospital. Just over a month ago, Fr. Micheal was diagnosed with an […]

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One Girl’s Journey To Becoming A Third Order Carmelite

Lexie Metzler — Wed, 22 May 2019 03:42:52 +0000

It’s been said that we make 35,000 decisions every day. Some decisions are small things like what we want to eat, what time we’ll brush our teeth, and what show we want to watch. Other decisions are more life-changing like choosing a career path, buying a house, saying “yes” to a marriage proposal. And in […]

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The Vatican’s New Track Team: Nuns, Priests, And Swiss Guards

Becky Roach — Sun, 13 Jan 2019 06:31:48 +0000

The Vatican announced on Thursday that there will be an official track team set to compete in international races for the Holy See. Currently, the sixty-member team includes nuns, priests, Swiss Guards, and other employees of the Vatican. In a Sports Illustrated article Monsignor Melchor Jose Sanchez de Toca y Alameda, who is the team president and […]

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Feast of Christ the King | Liturgy Live

Alanna Burg — Thu, 22 Nov 2018 03:17:40 +0000

This week we go over the prophecy of Daniel regarding the saying “one like a Son of Man”. We discuss the charism of celibacy and the witness of joy in the culture. We go over the Revelation reading and discuss how we relate to Christ as a King and how we see him as a […]

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This Rapidly Growing Order Of Priests Just Launched An Incredible Digital Library

Catholic Link — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 03:55:39 +0000

Fr. Ambrose, Director of the Norbertine Father’s Novices, has witnessed several young men hear and answer the call to a priestly vocation with the Norbertines. Currently, there are thirty-eight seminarians living at St. Michael’s Abbey with two more on the waiting list. A seminary with a waiting list? That’s rare for the times we are […]

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From Seminarian To Plumber: How One Priest Is Serving America’s Poor

Fr. Rob Adams — Tue, 11 Sep 2018 01:31:55 +0000

When we hear Bible words like “salvation”, “redemption”, and “covenant”, it can be easy to file them away as relics from another time and place that don’t actually affect us anymore. It is easy to forget that these religious words really do mean something for us here and now. One of these Bible terms is […]

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Are We Falling In Love With A List Of Qualities Rather Than A Person?

Winona D'Costa — Thu, 30 Aug 2018 17:54:50 +0000

I was 18 years old when I wrote my first ‘list.’ The ‘list’ was introduced to me by a friend of mine who wanted to know what kind of men I would like to date. She explained to me that ‘the list’ is a carefully thought out list of qualities that single people would like […]

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Sr. Mary Jo Throws A Curve Ball That Stuns The Internet

Becky Roach — Sun, 19 Aug 2018 03:24:08 +0000

Sr. Mary Jo Sobieck is the latest nun making sports news on the internet. Her “perfect pitch” has caught the attention of every major news outlet, is fascinating viewers on social media, and was even featured on ESPN’s sports highlights. Check it out what the Chicago White Sox called “One of the most impressive first pitches […]

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Is Waiting For “The One” Really Worth It?

Lexie Metzler — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 14:57:44 +0000

Today’s society makes us doubt that finding a well-rounded, virtuous, faithful, Christ-like spouse is possible. As the popularity of one-night-stands increases, both women and men are left wondering if anyone exists who will see them and treat them as a child of the One True King. Elly and Brendan started to wonder the same thing […]

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Catholic Masculinity: How Men Can Grow In Holiness (Part 2)

Will Wright — Wed, 25 Jul 2018 09:58:34 +0000

God created you as a man. He created you as a son. He desires your heart, soul, and strength. Above all else, He calls you to embrace your identity as a child of the Father, as coheir with the Son and empowered by the Spirit. He calls you to be set apart from the world. […]

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Catholic Masculinity: How Men Can Grow in Holiness (Part 1)

Will Wright — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 11:46:39 +0000

God created you as a man. He created you as a son. He desires your heart, soul, and strength. Above all else, He calls you to embrace your identify as child of the Father, as coheir with the Son, and empowered by the Spirit. He calls you to be set apart from the world. This […]

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Dear Father – I Confess, It’s Not You, It’s Me

Lexie Metzler — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 03:31:51 +0000

Many Catholics are blessed to have a priest friend. Or, even if they’re not someone you consider your friend, you still may have that priest who you look up to. You know, the one you talk to every Sunday either before or after Mass. The one who has known you for years and knows your […]

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This Simple Method Of Praying With Your Spouse Will Improve Your Marriage!

Becky Roach — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 02:37:12 +0000

Praying with my husband is something that has never been easy for me to do. Though I tell him everything and share all aspects of my life with him, I’ve always seemed to stumble when it comes to our prayer time together. Our first few years of marriage, I forced myself to say something, but […]

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7 Things Catholic Parents Can Do This Summer

Becky Roach — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 15:07:00 +0000

Summer is my favorite time of the year here in Ohio. I love everything about it, especially the warm weather and the long nights. Having my kids home from school can be incredibly exhausting, but it’s absolutely the highlight of the summer months. So many memories are made during these weeks full of campfires, baseball games, […]

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Does God Make People Gay? A Priest Responds

Catholic Link — Wed, 23 May 2018 18:57:11 +0000

Does God make people gay? Due to some comments allegedly made by Pope Francis, this question is on many people’s minds. Is our sexual attraction determined even before birth by our Creator or is it something we choose as a result of life’s circumstances? Many theologians and religious leaders are responding. There may be a vast array of opinions […]

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A Must-See Video For Husbands Whose Wives Find Mother’s Day Difficult

Becky Roach — Sat, 12 May 2018 15:20:43 +0000

Though I’m blessed with five amazing children here with me on earth, I also have four beautiful children in heaven. The sting of our miscarriages is still present in my heart. So, I was hesitant to watch this video when I saw the title, but I’m so glad that I challenged myself to do so. The […]

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How Jesus Puts Us In Motion When We Find Ourselves Stuck I Catholic Bible Study

Fr. Gaetano Piccolo — Sat, 12 May 2018 03:34:35 +0000

A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark (16:15-20) Jesus said to his disciples: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned. These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive […]

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What Millennial Catholics Really Want To Say To Priests

Lexie Metzler — Wed, 02 May 2018 21:46:47 +0000

Dear priests, Let’s just cut to the chase… You do A LOT for us. Probably more than you know. But, there is something that we aren’t sure if you know…and that is how THANKFUL we are for everything that you all do! So, as a token of our appreciation, we have a little something for […]

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31 Of The Best Catholic Books On Marriage

Becky Roach — Tue, 01 May 2018 19:59:27 +0000

If you’re like most people, you have spent more time preparing for your career than you have for your marriage. We tend to dedicate years of education to get ready for our jobs, but when it comes to marriage most of us focus more on planning a wedding than investing the hours needed to prepare […]

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Would You Be Able To Workout With These Nuns?

Becky Roach — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 17:42:24 +0000

The Capuchin Sisters of the Most Sacred Heart in Poland have made it a habit to workout each morning in their habits in order to keep strong and able to serve orphaned children. You’ll be inspired by the intensity with which these hardworking nuns hit the gym. We can only assume that they pray twice […]

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What Is Happening To Science-Minded Millennials In Nebraska?

Winifred Corrigan — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 12:48:41 +0000

Good things are happening somewhere in Middle America: Vocations are booming in Lincoln, Nebraska (and Wichita, KS). It’s not a secret in the American Catholic world, though it is somewhat perplexing that more bishops have not looked to imitate certain successful practices long in place in these dioceses. An intentional focus on college students & […]

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Sr. Jean Is The Latest Nun Trending On The Internet…And You’ll Never Guess Why!

Becky Roach — Sun, 18 Mar 2018 01:33:16 +0000

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt isn’t in it for the fame, but it sure is coming her way. Not only has she won the hearts of many across the United States, but the basketball team that she has cheered on and prayed with for years has just won a game that will put them into The […]

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The Seven Hearts Of A Priest

Catholic Link — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:38:06 +0000

God calls those He wants to be priests. He chooses them from among His people in order to consecrate them, to make them His own. From that moment on, priests no longer belong to themselves, but to God. This is why, over the course of his priesthood, the heart of the priest transforms into the […]

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Watch This Priest Ski While Playing The Bagpipes

Becky Roach — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:42:37 +0000

Well, this isn’t something you see every day, or ever. Fr. Nolan, a priest from the Diocese of Boise, Idaho, is hitting the slopes while playing the bagpipes to help raise the money needed to build a new church for a parish he was previously assigned to. You’ve got to admire his passion and ability to put […]

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Check Out What USA Today Had To Say About This Nun And Former Olympic Star

Ruth Kennedy — Wed, 14 Feb 2018 21:04:31 +0000

The Winter Olympics are upon us and there is no shortage of amazing stories from the 2018 Games already. But USA Today takes us down memory lane with their article on an Olympic speed-skater from 1998. And it is well worth the read because it is a warm and positive article on one of the […]

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5 Myths About the Priest Shortage | Video From Breaking In The Habit

Becky Roach — Mon, 12 Feb 2018 12:16:55 +0000

In this video posted to the YouTube channel Breaking In The Habit, Br. Casey Cole debunks five commonly held myths most people believe about the shortage of priests. 5 Myths About The Priest Shortage Were you surprised by some of the myths Br. Casey revealed? How can you help promote vocations in your diocese? According to the […]

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Dr. Martin Luther King’s Advice For Designing Your Life’s Blueprint

Becky Roach — Mon, 15 Jan 2018 04:20:32 +0000

In this video, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr gives some exceptional advice on how to create a blueprint for your life. “The end of life is not to be happy, nor to achieve pleasure and avoid pain, but to do the will of God, come what may.” – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. How to […]

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3 Spiritual Exercises To Help Discern Your Vocation

Fr. Ian Van Heusen — Fri, 12 Jan 2018 17:28:42 +0000

3 Spiritual Exercises to Help Discern Your Vocation 3 Spiritual Exercises to help discern your vocation. 1. Think about Courage: “Here I am Lord” In Sunday’s first reading, the prophet is ready and willing to surrender to the Holy Spirit. “Lord, I am ready to do your will.” St. Ignatius encouraged his spiritual advisees think […]

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Christmas Gift Ideas For The Priest Or Seminarian In Your Life!

Genevieve Perkins — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 20:53:37 +0000

We know we can always count on our priests to be present at Mass and all the liturgical celebrations around the holidays. We watch the deacon assist during sacraments and parish life. We proudly acknowledge the hard work and preparation seminarians undergo for the future of the Church. But, what do we do for the […]

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Millennial Priests: The Change That The Church Needed?

Catholic Link — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 15:21:54 +0000

A little while ago, TIME magazine published an article about a phenomenon that’s becoming more and more common in the United States: the increasing number of millennial seminarians and priests. Millennials are the generation born between the 80s and mid-90s. They are the ones who became adults with the change of millennium, in an era […]

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“The Pilgrim” Promises To Be More Great Music From Luke Spehar

Becky Roach — Thu, 16 Nov 2017 02:57:09 +0000

You might remember the name Luke Spehar from our extensive list that is a compilation of the best Catholic music we could find. Luke has a unique style that challenges the stereotypical view of Catholic music with his soulful and inspirational lyrics. Take a listen to a few of his great songs. America and Me Be Still To […]

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4 Heroic Stories of Military Chaplains Who Went Beyond Their Call of Duty

Fr. Brenton Cordeiro — Sat, 11 Nov 2017 03:38:06 +0000

During patriotic holidays, we are intentional in remembering the men and women who have fought for our freedom from the beginning. In a special way, military chaplains carry out their duties displaying exemplary courage and faith. They reflect the love of Jesus to those around them, often in heartbreaking and difficult situations. In some cases, […]

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4 Ways To Promote Priestly Vocations In Your Parish

Fr. Brenton Cordeiro — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:03:24 +0000

Being a seminarian, I’m surrounded by other seminarians and I’ve heard a variety of vocation stories. What always amazes me is how the Lord calls each man differently to the priesthood. Some felt urged to explore this vocation through promptings from the Holy Spirit, others heard the Lord while in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, […]

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Beholden To Other Men: Masculinity Series Part 4

Samuel Baker — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 21:08:53 +0000

Over the next five articles, we will embark on a brief exploration of the complex and often overlooked topic of being male. The articles will be reflective and open to discussion, so please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments section below. Be mindful of one another’s struggles – or their difficulties in speaking […]

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A Comprehensive List of Social Media Priests Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals to Follow

Catholic Link — Sun, 20 Aug 2017 02:13:45 +0000

Though many point out the evil and harm of social media, we all have the choice to use social media for our own personal gratification or to use it as a tool to bring glory to God. We can choose to use social media for good! An easy way to do that is to carefully […]

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11 Quotes From Pope John Paul II’s “Letter to Women” That Everyone Should Know

Ruth Kennedy — Fri, 11 Aug 2017 12:22:48 +0000

In my beginning stages of exploration into women and the Church, I’ve been told so many times to check out Pope John Paul II’s Letter to Women, which he wrote in June 1995, before the Fourth World Conference on Women. I’ve finally read it, and his message is just as pertinent today as it was in 1995 […]

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In Obscurity And In Humility: 7 Things You Should Know About The Curé of Ars (St. John Vianney)

Winifred Corrigan — Thu, 03 Aug 2017 18:50:47 +0000

The month of August is jam packed with feasts of spiritual powerhouses. August 4th – or 8th in the pre-1962 calendar – is the commemoration of St. John Vianney, also known as the Curé of Ars. Born in 1786, the fourth of six children to devout Catholic parents in the region of Lyon, France – […]

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Should Priests Breakdance? Watch The Video That Has Twitter In An Uproar!

Becky Roach — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 03:40:55 +0000

Fr. Leo Patalinghug, known as the “Cooking Priest”, and Fr. Kyle Manno , who you might recognize from this viral carpool karaoke video, are causing a bit of an uproar on Twitter because of video that was posted by Katie Prejean McGrady that was taken at the Steubenville On the Lake Conference this past weekend. The brief video […]

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The Rule Of St. Benedict: 7 Radical Values Of Catholic Monasticism

Winifred Corrigan — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 20:41:54 +0000

On July 11th in the Liturgical Calendar, and on March 21st in the pre-1970 calendar, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Benedict of Nursia, father of Western Monasticism. Saint Benedict’s name has garnered more attention of late due to the conversation across the Catholic and Christian blogosphere over Rod Dreher’s best-selling book, The Benedict […]

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“What I Hate Most About Being A Priest”

Fr. Ian Van Heusen — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:32:05 +0000

Fr. Ian Van Heusen provides a Gospel commentary and video each week for Catholic-Link. He loves being a priest, but there is one thing that bothers him about his vocation. In this video, Fr. Ian shares that people actually asked him more spiritual questions when he worked at a coffee shop than they do now […]

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6 Medieval Religious Orders That Came to the Rescue of the Church

Steven A. Christie, M.D., J.D. — Thu, 13 Jul 2017 22:47:24 +0000

In the history of the Church, the regular clergy, that is to say the communities that decide to live by a determined rule which dictates their religious practices, have been something like the Ecclesiastical body’s lung. The Church, although Holy, has had a need for correction in every age. Subordination to temporal powers, worldly corruption […]

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This Tennis Umpire Who is Also a Catholic Priest Shows that God Can Serve Up Anything In Your Life!

Ruth Kennedy — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 16:17:43 +0000

It’s tennis season here in the UK, and fans all over the world will be tuning in to watch the All England Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, which are followed up several weeks later with the final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, at Flushing Meadows in New York. This year the BBC published […]

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7 Unmerited Gifts that God Gives to Priests and Consecrated Religious

Guest Author — Tue, 04 Jul 2017 16:20:01 +0000

How is it possible that a young man decides to leave everything behind to enter the seminary? Why would this young woman decided to leave her old life to shut herself in a convent? How did this man leave his career and prestigious job to follow God? All these are questions people ask us on […]

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Holy Heat: Meet the Monks Behind This Incredible Hot Sauce

Becky Roach — Thu, 29 Jun 2017 18:39:56 +0000

When you envision the life of a Monk, you most likely think of a simple lifestyle centered around prayer. The Monks at Subiaco Abbey in Arkansas definitely embrace the monastic, contemplative spiritual life, but they do have a tradition that might surprise you. “A good monk is a balance between prayer and work,” Father Richard Walz tells us […]

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A Beautiful Video Of Dominican First Professions And Receiving The Habit

Winifred Corrigan — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 21:29:21 +0000

The Dominican Order was canonically established in the year 1216 by Pope Honorius III. Named after their founder, St. Dominic, they claim the official designation is the Ordo Praedicatorum (O.P.), or, in English, the Order of Preachers. Various mottoes characterize Dominican spirituality, or their charism: Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare (To praise, to bless and to preach); […]

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If You’re Confused About What God Wants You To Do With Your Life, You’ve Got To Hear This Testimony

Ruth Kennedy — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 00:47:05 +0000

“Spotlight of a Calligrapher”, published by Ascension Presents, tells the story of Erica Tighe, a designer and calligrapher. Erica’s story of how she came to be a full-time calligrapher is moving and poignant. She tells how she came back from a year and a half of living in Brazil, where she had looked after abandoned children. On […]

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A Fun Look at Routine, Vocation, and Awakening: “Stranger than Fiction”

Ignacio Romero — Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:13:54 +0000

*Warning: There’s a scene in this movie that doesn’t go too far, as romance is concerned, but could be inappropriate for minors. Discretion is advised* Routine, that cultural phenomenon that can take away our capacity to be amazed about things. The English Catholic author Gilbert Keith Chesterton wrote a story about routine: “Homesick at Home.” […]

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Faith Is A Gift: Following 4 Seminarians On Pilgrimage To Iraq

Fr. Brenton Cordeiro — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 20:05:19 +0000

A few weeks ago, four seminarians from Michigan embarked on a pilgrimage to Iraq. Iraq may seem like an unusual choice for a pilgrimage destination for most of us, but the country holds a special meaning for these four men. They are all studying to be Catholic priests for the Chaldean Catholic Church, an Eastern […]

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9 Images That Take The Confusion Out Of Identifying Religious Orders Of The Church

Marigina Bruno — Fri, 09 Jun 2017 20:14:35 +0000

Do you ever get confused by the many religious orders that the Catholic Church has? Each individual order has their own particular character, or charism, attracting different people with the same common style of prayer, work and way of life. The religious orders are as rich and as varied as individual people are, meaning that […]

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When A Catholic Falls In Love: 8 Crazy Situations We’ve All Experienced

Sebastian Campos — Wed, 24 May 2017 16:50:21 +0000

Raise your hand, those of you who’ve never fallen in love! I’m certain we can’t hear a peep. We have all fallen in love. We know how beautiful it is and how nice it feels to experience love towards another person. Catholics and non-Catholics fall in love, do crazy things for love. Out of our […]

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These Nuns Took A “Frozen” Song And Made It About Vocations: Do You Wanna Be A Sister?

Becky Roach — Mon, 22 May 2017 16:24:42 +0000

I can’t believe it took me two years to find this video! Happy Nun has turned “Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?” into “Do You Wanna Be a Sister?” and the result is a very inspirational song about how to discern the call to pursue a religious vocation. If you have a daughter under the age of eight, […]

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5 Times The Franciscan Friars Of The Renewal Astounded Us With Coolness

Becky Roach — Thu, 18 May 2017 15:07:55 +0000

The fact that these Franciscan Friars of the Renewal aren’t trying to be cool makes the many different things they do even cooler. From basketball to cooking, these Friars have found creative ways to engage the culture and it’s working. Their YouTube videos have thousands of views and shares. When you evangelize do you think […]

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These 10 Married Saints Teach Us How Marriage Can Lead To Holiness

Becky Roach — Tue, 16 May 2017 14:02:58 +0000

Did you know there are several married Saints? As our society likes to frequently remind us, marriage is no easy task. To live out the vocation of marriage requires a great deal of self-sacrifice and self-discipline. In the Sacrament of Marriage, both the husband and the wife make a promise before God to remain committed to […]

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The Georgia Tech Player Who is Leaving Football to Become a Priest

Becky Roach — Sun, 07 May 2017 01:25:36 +0000

Last week Catholic-Link published an article about Esmeralda Solís Gonzáles, a young woman who left behind her life as a beauty queen in Mexico to pursue a religious vocation with the Poor Clare Missionaries of the Blessed Sacrament. Today, we have another inspiring story about Grant Aasen. Grant spent last year as a kicker for the Georgia […]

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She Traded Her Life as a Beauty Queen to Live a Vocation of Beauty for God

Becky Roach — Thu, 04 May 2017 12:44:28 +0000

“You mustn’t be afraid. If God is calling you, he’ll take care of everything. All you need to do is receive him with a lot of peace, joy, and confidence. I believe fear is a big excuse that is responsible for truncating the true happiness that only God can offer,” Esmeralda Solís Gonzáles told Catholic […]

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The Hierarchy Of The Catholic Church Explained | Visual Guide

Ruth Kennedy — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 00:14:20 +0000

Have you ever wondered why the Catholic Church is structured in a hierarchical form? Or, what makes the difference between a deacon and a priest? Or how our local parishes fit into the global relationship of the Church? Each member of the Church has an equally important role to play in sharing the Good News […]

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11 Signs Your Community Is Sick With Sectarianism

Mauricio Artieda — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 01:21:39 +0000

I know, I know, the title is not encouraging, but let me explain to you why I think it correctly responds to the reality that I want to explore. We are living in a very difficult time for the Church, a time of pain and embarrassment due to various types of scandals: sexual, economic, political, […]

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7 Characteristics Every Man Called To The Priesthood Has

Guest Author — Thu, 30 Mar 2017 23:50:13 +0000

In my life I’ve listened to diverse opinions about what candidates for the priesthood should be like, how they should behave before entering the seminary and how they should lead an impeccable life. Many people believe that those men who feel the call of God to the priesthood have never missed Mass, that they know […]

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6 Reasons The World Needs You To Follow Your Dreams

Genevieve Perkins — Tue, 28 Mar 2017 13:33:03 +0000

“Follow your dreams!” the world tells us when we are young, but as we grow up, we learn that living our dream is not only hard, it’s also often criticized. Especially dreams involving radical vows in a religious order, low-income paychecks at a non-profit, or counter-cultural pursuits leave others questioning your sanity. Society doesn’t always […]

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Building the Church: One Man’s Incredible Story Teaches Us What We All Must Do

Benedict Hince — Mon, 13 Mar 2017 17:42:48 +0000

I was once walking around the outside of an incredibly beautiful cathedral; I walked around it twice just gazing in marvel upon the architecture, and trying to work out, or glimpse an understanding of what must have gone through the architect’s mind as he designed and built such an incredible structure. And to be honest […]

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QUIZ: Is It Time To Give Up Dating?

Becky Roach — Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:44:43 +0000

Our culture sends us so many messages about who we should date, how we should date, and why we should date that it can be difficult to find the truth for ourselves. Once we enter the dating scene, we quickly find out that dating and relationships aren’t always as glamorous and simple as the movies […]

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Does The Person You’re In Love With Have These 10 Essential Qualities?

Becky Roach — Sun, 05 Mar 2017 22:45:11 +0000

There is no feeling quite like being in love. It’s a time in life when you are truly overwhelmed with joy, happiness, and exuberance. Life feels fresh and exciting. You spend time daydreaming and planning about the future life you and the one you love will share together. But, as we all know, sometimes those […]

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How to Love Your Pastor Even When You Don’t “Like” Him

Catholic Link — Fri, 03 Mar 2017 02:35:36 +0000

First of all, before we get started, let’s make some things clear. This is NOT a post about priest-bashing. It is our priests, the lovable ones, the grouchy ones, the aloof ones, the bookish ones, the weak ones, the wounded ones (you get the picture), who bring us the saving sacraments of Holy Mother Church, […]

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Do Seminarians Celebrate Valentine’s Day?

Fr. Brenton Cordeiro — Wed, 15 Feb 2017 02:03:24 +0000

I may be a seminarian, but I’m a huge fan of romantic tales. I like movies with happy endings when the boy gets the girl. I enjoy hearing stories about how couples met or what they did on their anniversary. And one of my favorite things is watching friends of mine who, after years of […]

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These Nuns Rock… Literally

Becky Roach — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 14:59:17 +0000

It’s not what you would typically expect, but this unique group of nuns found a way to use their gifts to evangelize through music. When they realized that so many of them were musically talented, they decided to form their own band. And not just any band… a rock band. A few years back, the “Siervas” […]

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4 Things Pope Francis Wants All Young People To Remember

Maria Alejandra Rivas — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 15:13:35 +0000

Pope Francis began a letter to address young people by stating, “I want you to be the center of attention because you are in my heart.” This letter serves as an invitation to all young people to place their trust in Jesus who will guide them to fulfillment through their faith and vocational journey. 4 […]

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10 Things That Prevent Us From Hearing God’s Voice

Alanna Burg — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 11:32:01 +0000

Knowing that we are called to follow the Will of God and being able to discern His Will are two very different things. Do you ever feel like asking God for a neon sign to guide you in your next step in life? Usually, God does not send neon “go here, do that” signs. So […]

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See The Passion In These 7 Young Men Who Have Heard “The Call”

Becky Roach — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 03:37:28 +0000

Have you ever been on Facebook and suddenly found yourself looking at wedding pictures of someone you’ve never even met? I’ll admit, it’s happened to me more than once. There’s something about the joy in the life of another that draws us in. We want to see it, experience it, and journey through some of […]

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The 9 Bible Verses That Will Help You Discern God’s Will For Your Life

Maria Alejandra Rivas — Fri, 30 Dec 2016 03:47:32 +0000

The new year is only a few hours away and with it comes the setting of goals and resolution lists. Whether it’s switching jobs, choosing what colleges you want to apply to, deciding if you’re ready to have another baby, or going back to school (among other things) the decision-making process can be daunting. To […]

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Is God Calling Me? 7 Tips To Discern If God Is Calling You To Consecrated Life

Guest Author — Thu, 15 Dec 2016 23:14:54 +0000

When I talk about vocation, many get scared at just the though of it. The first things that come to their mind are religious habits, endless prayers, people living in the same house, having to live far from their families, etc. However, the truth is that vocation means so much more than that. For those […]

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How To Encourage Your Child’s Religious Vocation? 8 Essential Tips

Andrés D' Angelo — Wed, 07 Dec 2016 03:20:31 +0000

Events like World Youth Day or a young saint’s canonization (recently, Saint José Sanchez del Río), tend to spawn a boom in vocations to the consecrated life like fungi after a storm. It’s only logical. These celebratory events in the Church can be very moving and stir in many young people the urge to do […]

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10 Essential Things You Need To Talk About Before Getting Married

Andrés D' Angelo — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 02:23:39 +0000

When I read that Pope Francis said “most marriages today are invalid” I almost fell over backward. I’ve had the same hypothesis for so long! Working in family counseling, when we interview marriages in crisis and we evaluate how and why they got married, we discover that they often took the sacrament as a mere […]

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Priesthood Sunday: A day to promote vocations and honor those who have responded to the call

Becky Roach — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:33:53 +0000

In the United States, on Sunday, October 28th, we celebrate Priesthood Sunday. Hopefully, your parish has something planned that will raise awareness of vocations to the priesthood. It is important for young people to begin to open their minds and hearts to the direction in which God is calling them. There is still time to plan a […]

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A Must See Tap Dance Duel Between Two Seminarians

Garrett Johnson — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 03:55:08 +0000

The video shows Reverend David Rider, 29, of New York and Reverend John Gibson, 28, from Milwaukee, engaging in a bit of healthy competition and sharing their tapping talents during a fundraiser at the North American College (NAC), an American seminary in Rome, near the Vatican. A fun example of the joy of a community centered […]

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National Geographic Reveals “The Secret Lives of Mexican Nuns”

Ruth Kennedy — Thu, 13 Oct 2016 01:01:42 +0000

“When I began this project, I thought of nuns as always dour and serious.” So says Marcela Taboada in her beautiful photo-story “the Secret Lives of Mexican Nuns”. She quickly proves this wrong with her photos of cake-slice waving sisters, a habited exercise biker and a volley-ball playing Carmelite. Marcela spent three years photographing religious […]

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Mark Wahlberg’s Sends Incredibly Inspiring Video to Support Priestly Vocations

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:39:13 +0000

While almost anyone knows who Mark Wahlberg is and has seen at least one of his movies, few know about his Catholic faith. While my goal here isn’t to present Mr. Wahlber as model (seeing how I don’t know him), I think he shares an inspiring message about the priesthood. Yesterday, through the FB page […]

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5 Things To Know About Consecrated Virgins

Becky Roach — Fri, 16 Sep 2016 03:38:18 +0000

In the history of Catholic-Link, we’ve never recommended that you read an article from Cosmopolitan, but that changes today! On September 12th, Cosmopolitan.com published an article titled, “I Am Happily Married to God — as a Consecrated Virgin” and we highly encourage you to read it, as well as share it with your apostolate. It is […]

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10 Catholic Quotes You Can Use When You Want To Take A Nap

Becky Roach — Thu, 08 Sep 2016 03:03:14 +0000

A common answer to the question, “How are you?”, is often “Busy.” Yet, many times we don’t have to be quite as busy as we schedule ourselves to be. Though there is great importance and dignity in the work we do, we often forget that there is also value in rest. Our on-the-go culture makes […]

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24 Unstoppable Catholic Women Doing Amazing Things For God

Becky Roach — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 01:19:21 +0000

Have you ever heard it said that the Catholic Church oppresses women? Many are quick to pass judgment on what they think is the truth of the Catholic faith. In reality, the Catholic Church esteems women and calls us to live out the beauty of our femininity in a way that brings glory and honor to […]

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The Spiritual Journey Of St. Mother Teresa Illustrated!

Marigina Bruno — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 06:14:03 +0000

The life of St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta was extraordinary: her generosity, her tireless struggle for justice, her love and care for the poorest of the poor, and the simplicity of her words and deeds. But what is most moving about her life was not only her capacity to see and acknowledge the suffering in […]

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Top 10 St. Teresa of Calcutta Quotes of All Time

Becky Roach — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 16:15:31 +0000

Many of us anticipated the day in which we could call our beloved Mother Teresa, Saint Teresa of Calcutta. She lived her life as a witness to this generation of Catholics and was canonized by Pope Francis on September 4th, 2016. Because of modern technology, we are have been able to have a more intimate […]

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Meet Two Former Olympians Now Leading Others to Religious Vocations

Becky Roach — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 02:45:43 +0000

Throughout the Olympics, I have grown attached to some of the athletes competing for Gold. Many of them quickly went from names I had never heard of to people I desperately wanted to see win. I’ll admit that after the Olympics conclude I probably won’t continue to follow Women’s Volleyball or the Men’s Single Skull. But, […]

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“So, what are you doing after you graduate?” – What to do if this question makes you nervous

Katie Coyle — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:56:40 +0000

What to do when this question, “So, what are you doing after you graduate?”, makes you a little nervous. When someone finds out that you are a senior in college, there seems to be a typical conversation that goes something like this… “Oh wow! You’re a senior! So… what are you doing next year?” “Well… […]

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18 Catholic Colleges That Are Proud To Be Catholic!

Jackeline Yagual — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:09:49 +0000

Worried about going to a university and forgetting your Catholic roots? Choosing a school can be a nightmare, especially when you have no idea about the college lifestyle. Many Universities claim to be Catholic, yet the types of programs, speakers, and groups they have available on campus defy Catholic teaching. We would love to help […]

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“Be a Man!”: Has Society Broken True Masculinity?

Samuel Baker — Wed, 08 Jun 2016 02:25:37 +0000

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An Extraordinarily Beautiful Video Series About The Value Of Family And Marriage

Becky Roach — Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:41:37 +0000

One of the most misunderstood teachings of our time is what the Catholic Church says about sexuality, marriage, and family life. The beauty of what our Church truly believes is often overshadowed by what the media distorts it to be. As a result, there is truly a lack of understanding of the value of family […]

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A Letter To God From A Dying Priest

Luisa Restrepo — Thu, 31 Mar 2016 02:08:06 +0000

José Luis Martín Descalzo is a priest, a journalist, and a Spanish writer from a profoundly Christian family in which he was the youngest of four siblings. He completed degrees in History and Theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. He was ordained a priest in 1953. He worked as a professor and director […]

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Meet 11 Priests Who Are Doing Things The Church Has Never Done Before

Becky Roach — Mon, 14 Mar 2016 02:31:10 +0000

There are so many wonderful priests throughout the world coming up with innovative ways to share the Gospel. They are serving the poor, standing for life, evangelizing through social media, and much more. We are proud to share the stories here that you might not be hearing about in the local news. Help us […]

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7 Reasons You Can’t Figure Out What Vocation You’re Called To

Samuel Baker — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 04:54:45 +0000

One of the great joys of being a teacher is watching my students’ growing awareness of who or what they want to become. When they finally voice that decision for ‘engineer’, ‘designer’, ‘university student’, ‘apprentice’, I very often see a mix of composure, elation, eagerness and resolve in their faces and I know that, to some degree, my […]

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Four Benefits Of Growing In Patience When You’re Single

Maria Alejandra Rivas — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 02:45:58 +0000

Waiting for the person whom we will love into eternity can sometimes be daunting. At times, the longing can seem unbearable and impatience can set in. While being single can at times be difficult, this time in life can also be one filled with hope and important life lessons that lead to fruitful relationships. […]

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Meet The Monk Who Says “I often thank God that He let me be blinded…”

Genevieve Perkins — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 04:35:04 +0000

Poor Oedipus. If you don’t know the classic story of the king who accidentally married his mother and blinds himself, I’d be surprised. Many deep ponderings can be taken out of this story about fate, truth, control, and free will, but what about that self-blinding? It’s horrific! But not the most horrific thing that a […]

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We Are Not Called Only Once St. John Henry Newman

St. John Henry Newman — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 20:08:38 +0000

”For in truth we are not called once only, but many times; all through our life Christ is calling us. He called us first in Baptism; but afterwards also; whether we obey His voice or not, He graciously calls us still. If we fall from our Baptism, He calls us to repent; if we are […]

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6 Tips To “Keep Holy the Sabbath Day” When You’re Stuck Working

Ruth Kennedy — Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:50:43 +0000

We are called to remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy (and as Catholics we have a moral obligation to attend Sunday Mass). For many of us, however, our job or station in life may mean that Sundays are just as busy as every other day of the week, maybe even more so. In […]

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11 Things You Stop Doing When You’re Stuck In Front of A Screen

Silvana Ramos — Tue, 17 Nov 2015 05:21:14 +0000

More often than not, it seems time flies by. We constantly complain about lack of time, yet we spend an incredible amount of time sitting in front of computer and telephone screens. Surfing the web, social media and online shopping have left us static and ironically more disconnected than ever before from those around us. […]

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This Nun’s Culinary Skills Helped Her Win Big, But It’s Her Vocation Story That Will Win You Over

Becky Roach — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 04:24:03 +0000

Sr. Alicia Torres is the nun that wowed fans and, more importantly, the judges of the Food Network hit television show “Chopped” with her culinary skills this past week. Her prize of 10,000 dollars will go to help the Mission of Our Lady of the Angels hunger center that her order, the Franciscans of the Eucharist, operates in one of […]

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(Quiz) What Vocation Are You Called To Single, Married, or Religious Life?

Becky Roach — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 03:09:38 +0000

Every baptized person is called to live out a vocation as either a single, married, consecrated or ordained person in order to grow in holiness here on earth and lead to our eternal happiness. This type of vocation is more than your job or your career, it is your calling from God and your means […]

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What Does God Want Me To Do With My Life?

Ruth Kennedy — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:05:50 +0000

“What does God want me to do with my life?!” Fr. Mike Schmitz addresses the very heart of a matter that so deeply affects many of us in this video on discernment. Or, to put it more emphatically, he addresses that heart-wrenching question yelled at top volume from the bottom of our souls, what does […]

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This Common Advice Might Actually Be Hurting Your Marriage

Becky Roach — Fri, 24 Jul 2015 17:10:15 +0000

This Buzzfeed video contains a lot of facts on marriage, but are they all true? Everyone seems to have an opinion about what works and what doesn’t in a marriage. It takes time to figure out what will help you and your spouse have the best marriage possible. “I do.” I’m not sure how it’s […]

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11 Amazing Products Made By Monks

Silvana Ramos — Mon, 01 Jun 2015 19:10:18 +0000

When I started to prepare this article and wondered about what life in a monastery might be like, words like privacy, silence and solitude came to mind. So I took it upon myself to do a little research, and discovered that the life and work of a monk is far more rigorous and intense than […]

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Vocations Video: How To Go “All-In” With God

Sean Rodgers — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:06:41 +0000

Responding to a vocation takes guts. Whether it’s a calling to marriage with that special someone, to the silence of the cloister as a religious brother or sister, or to serve in the priesthood, answering to God’s call requires an “all-in” type attitude. Fr. Barron has teamed up with Spirit Juice Studios in order to […]

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14 Fun Ways to Spend Valentine’s Day When You’re Not in a Relationship

Becky Roach — Thu, 12 Feb 2015 17:27:45 +0000

Valentine’s Day can be tough when you’re not in a relationship. Everywhere you turn it’s hearts and chocolates and romance… for everyone else! Don’t let that get you feeling down. Get out there and make the most of this special day that our culture uses to celebrate love. Here are some great tips to avoid […]

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This Is One Of The Most Beautiful Videos On Vocations Ever Made

Guest Author — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 21:29:08 +0000

Saint Augustine, upon arriving at one of the most intense moments of his phenomenal work, The Confessions, once wrote these words to God: “Too late did I love You, O Fairness, so ancient, and yet so new!” Speaking from my own story, perhaps no other phrase summarizes the experience of God’s call better. Often, when speaking […]

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How To Be A Great Parent In One Easy Step!

Alex Farmer — Thu, 11 Sep 2014 19:25:24 +0000

Handle with Care combines factual information with parenting experiencing to take a light-hearted look at how to care for a newborn baby. A Deeper Look at Being a Parent Of course, if anyone thought parenting was a matter of completing a checklist like this one, people wouldn’t worry so much about having children. Yes, babies […]

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37 Photos That Prove That Catholic Nuns Are Not Boring At All

Garrett Johnson — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 21:37:11 +0000

With today’s post, we hope to share a secret joy that few people ever come to know. It is the joy of a life totally dedicated to Christ. While any faithful Christian can experience this, I believe that those who the Lord calls to consecrate their lives in a special way receive in turn a […]

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Cheerios Ad that Portrays Dads as They Should Be

Garrett Johnson — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 12:50:39 +0000

I wanted to share this Cheerios Ad because of its refreshing image of fatherhood. The whole cliché of the idiot-dad-that-can’t-do-anything-right-but-we-pity-him-and-laugh-anyway is getting really old. Fatherhood isn’t for idiots, it’s for heroes. Dads deserve our respect. In fact, in my humble opinion, the James-Bond-Playboy-I-Live-Completely-For-Myself-And-Am-Superficial are the idiots. Unfortunately, usually the images we get show the opposite reality. […]

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Love In The Time of Advertising

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 01 Feb 2014 00:04:44 +0000

Written by Matt Berenty and David Bokser, “Love in the Time of Advertising” is “An animated musical love story about a young man who lives inside a billboard and is charged with updating the advertisements. When he falls in love with a beautiful lady living across the highway, he has to use the only method he […]

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4 Things You Need to Know If You’re Discerning the Priesthood

Garrett Johnson — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 08:00:13 +0000

Today’s video is a recording of a presentation made by the young members of the priestly discernment program at the University of Steubenville (USA) for a talent show. They decided to do a parody of the song “I’ll Make A Man Out Of You” from Mulan. Although intended to be funny, the video really does allow […]

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What “the chicken or the egg” can teach us about fidelity

Alex Farmer — Sun, 27 Oct 2013 17:41:18 +0000

This short animation, made by Christine Kim and Elaine Wu of Ringling College of Art and Design, tells the story of a pig with a strange addiction to eggs. When he falls in love with a hen he has to choose which comes first…the chicken or the egg?! I think this a good opportunity to […]

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The Altar Server: A School of Faith

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 18 Sep 2013 20:52:25 +0000

Today’s video provides both an excellent explanation of some of the ideas behind the altar server together with practical tips on how to serve with reverence and understanding. As a reflexion, I would like to propose the idea that the liturgy, and above all the Mass, is indeed a School of Christian Living. There, in addition […]

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A Beautiful Lesson on Unconditional Love from a Couple that Lives It

Garrett Johnson — Mon, 29 Jul 2013 05:53:30 +0000

“What is Love” is a video produced by CVCNow, a group that offers creative short films, designed to entertain and challenge your thinking about real life. They are hoping to bring a “much needed positive presence online and bring a fresh new perspective on real life struggles.” The video expresses the beauty and happiness that can […]

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Does The Catholic View On Marriage Increase Tension Among Spouses?

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 09:32:38 +0000

The greatest challenge of any relationship is simultaneously the source of its beauty, value, and mystery. Here, I am talking about tension. I am not speaking of a psychological or muscular concept, rather a very deep and human one. I have in mind, for example, the tension that results from looking into the eyes of another. It […]

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Suffering Is The Way To Knowledge Of God.

Garrett Johnson — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:30:57 +0000

Today I would like to share one of my favorite videos from the OBS page. It is a beautiful video with an important and timely message for our time: suffering is the path to knowledge of God. It’s hard to imagine a more irritating phrase for today’s culture. Can it possibly be true? How can suffering lead us […]

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Will You Choose Comfortability Or Greatness?

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:38:44 +0000

The video that we are presenting is called “Defining a Prodigy.” It is an excellent reflection about the existing richness of each individual person and the importance of discovering one’s own vocation. We’ve asked some fellow Catholics to give you perspective on how this video can be applied to your life as a Christian. In his […]

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Fr. Jerzy Popieluszko: The Holy Man You Should Know

Alex Farmer — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:48:26 +0000

This video is a trailer for the docu-film Jerzy: Messenger of Truth. Jerzy Popieluszko, a Polish priest, was murdered by the Communist authorities in 1984 at the age of 37. He was beatified in June of 2010. On this occasion, Pope Benedict XVI sent a message to the Church in Poland saying that Fr Jerzy’s […]

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Does The Catholic Church Believe Sex Is A Sin?

Guest Author — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 10:51:05 +0000

How can you follow a Church that still believes that sex is a sin? This is the question one friend asks of another and thus begins a fantastic overview of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Theology of the Body (TOB) is much more than just a theology of sex in the modern world; […]

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What if you lived your whole life for a false “you”?

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 11:35:40 +0000

Catholic-link.com – What if you worked your whole life and, on the day of your death, you saw for the first time that you weren’t doing what you were supposed to? That you worked for someone else, for a false idea of who you are? The video, narrated by Alan Watts (who I am not […]

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The “Dump Him List” Might Save You or Your Friend from Dating Abuse

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 22:20:51 +0000

Crystalina Evert, learning from past experiences and mistakes, offers her “dump him list,” a list of more than a dozen signs that it’s time to let go of the relationship. If you hope to find lasting love, then it’s time to stop ignoring the red flags. Who is Crystalina Evert? Crystalina Evert is the founder […]

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