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An Inside Look At What It’s Like To Film A Catholic Movie About A Saint

Clare McCallan — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:55:50 +0000

On one of the last chilly mornings of October, I received a text from a producer friend of mine, telling me that there was a an opportunity to be part of the crew for a film called “Triumph of the Heart.” For someone laying upside down on their bed, sponging fallen nutella off their sweatshirt […]

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Let This Be The Year You Stop Comparing Yourself To Others

Maria Isabel Giraldo — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:57:00 +0000

I have a confession to make. Through my spiritual journey, and even through my professional path, I have struggled again and again with comparing myself to others. It has been a bump on the road that has stopped me from flourishing in an authentic, peaceful, and joyful way. It touches my soul’s deepest wounds and […]

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What Creed Do You Live By? Be Dangerous & Make A Stand!

Bear Woznick — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:16:00 +0000

The following is an excerpt from 12 Rules For Manliness | Where Have All the Cowboys Gone Be Dangerous – Make a Stand “Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong.” 1 Cor 16:13 “There is no man more dangerous than one who does not doubt his own rightness.” […]

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Lessons From The Underground Catholic Church in Czechoslovakia

Kristen Van Uden — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:29:00 +0000

In my new book, When the Sickle Swings: Stories of Catholics Who Survived Communist Oppression, I document the testimonies of heroic Catholics who kept the faith despite persecution by hostile regimes the world over. I was privileged to interview survivors of communism whose stories unfolded in the political prisons of Cuba, the escape routes from […]

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How I Find True Joy In Difficult Times: Insights From A Catholic

Rachel Gardner — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:18:00 +0000

Our Catholic faith is an absolute treasure trove of wisdom that I truly believe is deeper and greater than any human suffering, no matter how intense and unbearable. So if nothing you’re about to read appeals to you – keep digging through the treasure, my friend, until you find something that does. And then, perhaps […]

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The Hill: A Faith And Sports Movie We Will Talk About And Re-Watch For Years

Fr. Edward Looney — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:26:00 +0000

Not every movie causes an emotional experience for a grown man, but I’m willing to bet you might shed a tear of happiness at the end of The Hill,a new movie releasing in theaters on August 25th, 2023. The Hill Trailer I remember as a child watching Remember the Titans and Rudy, and often we watched in school as a […]

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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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Barbie, Identity, And Being Enough

Amber Moseley — Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:31:00 +0000

Imagine a land where everything is pink, every night is girl’s night, and women hold all offices of power. This describes Barbieland, the place where all Barbies live: the stereotypical Barbies, the discontinued Barbies, all the Kens, and even Allan. This world may seem intriguing to some, but if you look deeper, it will leave […]

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World Youth Day And St. Théresè: Traveling The World

Mary Beth Bracy — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:42:00 +0000

You might say that I’m a groupie. Beginning when I was sixteen, I attended four World Youth Days: Denver (1993), Manila (1995), Paris (1997), and Toronto (2002). My experience, along with millions of other young people, was transformative. The impact is still felt in our lives and around the globe today. At World Youth Day, […]

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How World Youth Day Continues To Inspire Me Today

Guest Post — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:59:00 +0000

My whole life, I have stated I am a member of the Catholic Church. I specifically remember learning in youth group that the word “catholic” meant universal, but the definition didn’t mean much to me until I partook in World Youth Day 2005. It was the summer before my freshman year of high school. I […]

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How The Beauty Of The Mass Saved Me

Fr. Michael Rennier — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:27:00 +0000

One of the great mysteries of life is understanding the motivations our own hearts. I can look at the sky, see the moon, and if it catches my fancy, look up all sorts of facts about it. I can know how big the moon is, what it’s made of, how far away, how fast it […]

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Finding Joy In Times Of Struggle

Fr. Bryce Lungren — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:26:14 +0000

When my grandma turned 91, I remember her saying: “You can find joy in all stages of life.” That’s always stuck with me. I know it to be true in regards to getting older, but I also believe it to be true in relationship to the world: You can find joy in all circumstances of […]

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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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This Is Your Invitation To Daily Mass

Genevieve Perkins — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:53:00 +0000

When you love someone, you don’t just hang out with them once a week for Friday night dates. You want to be with them, in person, every moment you can. You don’t need entertainment. You don’t always need to understand each other or even say much. You just want to be with each other. Maybe […]

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Is Pope Benedict XVI A Future Doctor Of The Church?

Will Wright — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 13:49:35 +0000

Today we mourn the loss of Pope Benedict XVI, a holy man of God who lived the faith well. May he rest in the arms of God for eternity! Read more about his life and be inspired by his legacy. Pope Benedict XVI Dies At The Age Of 95 Who Was Pope Benedict XVI? Long […]

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St. Ambrose And The Legend Of A Bizarre Encounter With Bees

Matthew Chicoine — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:59:00 +0000

Living in the 4th century A.D., St. Ambrose was bishop of Milan during a tumultuous era of Church history. His road to ordination was an interesting journey. The sudden death of the current bishop of Milan in 374 A.D. left the bishop’s seat open amid the climate of the Arian heresy. Ambrose, an unbaptized believer […]

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All Or Nothing: The Moment That Changed One Athlete’s Life Forever

Guest Post — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:46:44 +0000

Imagine kneeling in a room with eleven-thousand college students. The lights are dim, and the spotlights follow the priest holding a Monstrance, walking through the aisles. The choir is singing the verse, “I give myself to you, Lord,” over and over again. People are moved to tears, while others are in awe of the experience. […]

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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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Can Catholics Use Tarot Cards? An Exorcist Shares What You Need To Know

Adam Blai — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:52:00 +0000

Let us first look at scripture, the place a Christian must start. In the Old Testament we find “Let there not be found among you anyone who causes their son or daughter to pass through the fire, or practices divination, or is a soothsayer, augur, or sorcerer, or who casts spells, consults ghosts and spirits, […]

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10 Things To Know About Child Loss That Will Help You Support Grieving Families

Ryan and Kelly Breaux — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:31:30 +0000

Ryan and Kelly Breaux Ryan and Kelly Breaux gave birth to a set of twins in 2005, a son Talon and a daughter Emma Grace. Talon died after 15 days with Emma Grace joining her brother in Heaven three years later. Their lives were propelled onto a personal journey of both discovery and recovery after […]

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5 Ways To Nurture Your Marriage In A Season Of Infertility

Springs In The Desert — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:15:44 +0000

Springs In The DesertSprings in the Desert is a Catholic ministry that offers community and accompaniment for women and couples who are carrying the cross of infertility and pregnancy loss. Our Team – Allie, Ann, Cassandra, Cassi, Kimberly and Stacey -contributed to this post through their own infertility experiences, and we would be honored to […]

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Get To Know St. Charles Borromeo The “Practical Genius”

Will Wright — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:56:08 +0000

Who is St. Charles Borromeo? Carlo Borromeo was born in Arona, Italy near Milan in 1538. He became a cardinal archbishop and was active in the Catholic Counter-Reformation (after the Protestant Reformation) in Italy. St. Charles Borromeo died at the age of 46 in 1584 and was canonized a short time later in 1610. His […]

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“I’m Not Pro-Murdering Babies”: Resources For A Catholic Response To Abortion

Will Wright — Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:47:02 +0000

There has been a post circulating around Facebook and other places which begins “I’m not pro-murdering babies.” The post then presents various circumstances in which an abortion could be justified, in the view of the author. The problems with the post and many and varied. So, we thought it would be fruitful to walk through […]

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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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Church Was Boring…Until I Discovered These Four Things

Patric Peters — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:06:53 +0000

I’m just not getting anything out of it! is a common cry for many who find church boring. For many raised Catholic, feelings of “not being fed” cause some to leave church altogether or at least find another Christian experience. Many go for churches that emphasize popular preachers and modern music—forget liturgy and sacraments. Much […]

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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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Why I Remain Catholic: A Personal Testimony

Guest Author — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:19:58 +0000

I am, admittedly, a ‘cradle Catholic,’ who has experienced times of great closeness to the faith, and other times when I wandered, like a dog, who suddenly finds itself outside its familiar fence, and is anxious to sniff out what the world outside might be like. I searched for something outside, but always wandered back […]

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SEEK21: BIG GRACES FROM SMALL THINGS

Guest Author — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:33:40 +0000

How in the world do you help someone get to the point where they can confidently say they know Jesus? Like truly, authentically know Him? All year, I’ve asked the students I walk with in discipleship whether or not they know Jesus. Like truly, on an intimate level. They usually hesitate and admit “I don’t […]

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5 Ways Tolkien’s Home And Faith Inspired His Fiction

Julia Golding — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:47:09 +0000

When the house in which J.R.R. Tolkien wrote The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit came up for sale, we decided it would be a good adventure to try to buy it with the support of his global fanbase. The aim is to turn it into the first literary centre in honour of the […]

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The Summer Job That Changed My Life – And Can Change Yours Too!

Lexi Saunders — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:00:42 +0000

Imagine with me for a second: You’re standing on top of a 30-foot cliff, about to jump into a level 3 white-water rapid in Colorado…you hold the instructor’s hand as he attempts to console you…“just walk straight forward, pull your feet together as you fall, just take a few steps…” Sweating, you grip his hand […]

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Women Doctors Of The Church: St. Therese Of Lisieux

Will Wright — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 14:46:46 +0000

St. Therese of Lisieux | Doctor of the Church St. Therese of Lisieux was born on January 2, 1873, and died on September 30, 1897. St. Therese of Lisieux was a French Discalced Carmelite nun, the same order founded by St. Teresa of Avila. Her religious name is St. Therese of the Child Jesus and […]

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St. Clare, Scandal, & Why Saints Are Often Foolish

Fr. Kenneth G. Davis — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:09:50 +0000

People do foolish things for love. Consider a wonderful Catholic girl I know who creeped away from her loving parents one night to join some neighborhood dude who had shamed his family by stealing from his own father, and then scandalized the whole town by flashing naked on the steps of the cathedral. Yes people […]

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How To Quit Pornography…From Someone Who Has Been There

Isaac Withers — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:50:42 +0000

Three years ago, today, I published a blog about my personal struggle with pornography. Before that day, I had never spoken openly about porn, it was very much a secret problem that had been eating me up for years. More than anything else I have ever written, I look back on that piece from 2017 […]

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A Love Story In The Time Of Quarantine

Ruth Kennedy — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:12:35 +0000

I wish I had always known God’s loving tenderness. I have been a Catholic all my life but it was only a year ago that I discovered a God who loves us with such magnitude that not only is He powerful, He is also tender, as a terrified new father, who stands in by the […]

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How To Fight Against Homelessness

Leslie Rodriguez — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:03:39 +0000

Homelessness goes deeper than not having a place to lay your head at night, and solving the problem of homelessness goes deeper than simply providing hot meals or houses. In this video, we see how one man was called by Christ to suffer-with the homeless and how that has transformed his own life and the […]

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These Horrifying Saint Costume Ideas Will Freak Your Friends Out

Becky Roach — Fri, 25 Oct 2019 04:05:49 +0000

If you think Saint costumes are boring, think again! Check out these gory, gruesome, and horrifying costumes that will have your friends talking all night long. It’s an interesting way to evangelize, but it just might work. 8 Scary Saint Costumes Saint Ursula – The princess saint who was shot by an arrow while on […]

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Documentary Shows Teens Miraculously Encountering God

Amanda Perusek — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:38:29 +0000

Teens are hungry for God. They want to know what is true. They yearn to experience authentic encounters with the risen Lord. Many may have faith in their hearts, but are still trying to figure out what is real for themselves. They need proof. They want to know that there is a God still active […]

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Embrace Your Mission | Extraordinary Missionary Month

Amanda Perusek — Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:51:54 +0000

When people hear the word “missionary”, most people think of someone who travels to another country to share the Gospel, teach in schools, volunteer in hospitals, and serve the community. Missionaries go to places like Africa, El Salvador, and Haiti. That was always the image I had, anyways. When I was 16 years old, I […]

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10 Ways To Help A Grieving Mom Through Pregnancy Loss

Helen Hawersaat — Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:51:50 +0000

Through my three pregnancy losses, I have been absolutely blown away by my amazing community of family and friends. I am in awe of the loving strength and selfless support that is given by so many people around me, male and female, old and young, close friends and acquaintances. My community is made up of […]

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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 Inspiring Story Behind This Unique Catholic Etsy Shop

Becky Roach — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 17:12:09 +0000

Every year I search for a unique way to help my children understand the season of Lent. Sometimes I find something and other years we just do what we’ve always done, but this year I’m really excited about what God led me to. I’ve felt called to teach my children the importance of intercessory prayer […]

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How I Went From Typical College Party Girl To Catholic Missionary

Guest Author — Tue, 06 Nov 2018 03:15:02 +0000

By the fall semester of my junior year at Northwest Missouri State University, I was completely consumed with the typical college culture. I partied every chance I got and sought to make my mark on campus. But because of my conscience and the Lord’s grace, I was still attending Mass regularly, sometimes at the Newman […]

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My Resurrection- Coming Forward as a Survivor of Sexual Abuse

Guest Author — Mon, 05 Nov 2018 00:39:38 +0000

Jesus was my excuse. He wanted me to forgive my abuser, to give him a second chance. But in the pit of my stomach, I know that I just made that up because I was too afraid to speak up. My name is Maria Sage. I am a 24-year-old Catholic, a writer, a bookworm, a […]

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The Intercession of a Saint: How St. Joseph Moved Us Across the Country and Back

Genevieve Perkins — Fri, 24 Aug 2018 03:42:28 +0000

Asking for a saint’s help never seemed odd to me growing up. It was like asking friends or family to pray for me. In fact, it is asking friends and family to pray for me. God wishes to help His children grow strong and help each other. He didn’t make us to passively walk the […]

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Millennial Minimalism: A Newly Married Couple Learn To Declutter Their Lives

Rosanna Novia — Mon, 09 Jul 2018 02:57:16 +0000

As fairly new homeowners (it’s been 1.5 years), one struggle that my husband and I have is that of finding a right balance with how much stuff we possess. Our goal: not to possess too little stuff (we’re not hardcore minimalists) and not to possess too much stuff (we still want breathable and livable space). […]

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An Open Letter To My Baptized Infant

Genevieve Perkins — Thu, 21 Jun 2018 08:53:20 +0000

Dear Child, My parents baptized me three months after I was born. I don’t remember it. I wasn’t asked if I wanted to be baptized or not, nor would I have been able to understand or respond. And, I’m grateful that they did. We decided to do the same for you. We carefully chose godparents […]

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A Young Adult Shares Her Powerful and Beautiful Testimony About Emotional Healing After Heart Surgery

Winona D'Costa — Wed, 23 May 2018 10:02:52 +0000

Growing up, I ticked of all the ‘weird kid’ qualities. Bookworm? Tick. Shy Catholic girl? Big tick. Facial scarring? Tick. Scar from open-heart surgery? Tick. You know how everyone gets known for something for in highschool? Try being known as that weird kid who missed the first year of high school because you had open-heart […]

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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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I Can Only Imagine | Movie Review

Becky Roach — Sat, 17 Mar 2018 03:06:11 +0000

When Mercy Me released “I Can Only Imagine” in 2001 it was one of the first Christian songs that I had ever heard on the radio. I remember thinking about the lyrics and truly imagining how my heart might feel when the time would come for me to meet Jesus. At that point in my life, […]

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A Catholic Woman Shares Her Victory Over Depression

Becky Roach — Mon, 05 Mar 2018 13:28:05 +0000

“For so long, I kept things to myself and refused to open up because I didn’t want to burden people with my problems and because I didn’t think anyone would understand what I was going through. I was so wrong. No matter who you are, no matter what you’re struggling with at this very moment, […]

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Even Patriots Fans Will Agree With The Goal Of The Eagles Zach Ertz

Becky Roach — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 03:10:12 +0000

We’re not taking sides for the big game, but we are in complete agreement with the faith goals of Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz. Join us in praying that Ertz leads others to Christ through his witness to the faith. We thank God for athletes that realize the platform they have been given to share the […]

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“Every Single Day Is A Gift” – A Testimony Against Assisted Suicide

Winifred Corrigan — Sun, 22 Oct 2017 23:50:24 +0000

October is Pro-Life month, and many of our readers and writers may have been participating in international 40-Days For Life campaigns across the world, praying and ministering outside abortuaries. But we should not forget about abortion’s fellow traveler, assisted suicide. The culture of death has crept into the mainstream via the movement advocating assisted suicide, […]

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4 Ways God Surprised Me In An Art Gallery

Ruth Kennedy — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 01:21:25 +0000

I’m not really interested in art. I know that sounds terrible but what I mean is that most pieces of fine art leave me cold. I can appreciate their beauty. I can appreciate the enormous skill it took to create them. I can be humbled by the genius of the artist. But visiting an art […]

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4 Things God Might Be Up To When You Are Suffering And Cannot Feel His Presence

Ruth Kennedy — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 11:50:46 +0000

I don’t have an answer to “if there is a God, why is there suffering?”. It is a question I repeatedly struggle with, but it is a question that I do try to engage with. In recent years I have had a few extremely painful experiences that have left me asking exactly that: where is […]

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10 Resources For Individuals And Families Dealing With Same-Sex Attraction

Catholic Link — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 00:07:17 +0000

“Look at the face of the other.… Discover that he has a soul, a history, and a life, that he is a person, and that God loves this person.” – Benedict XVI One of the most important services we hope to render in our media ministry at Catholic-Link is to connect our readers with resources […]

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Have You Met The Holy Spirit? How One Prayer Opened The Floodgates And Changed My Life

Alanna Burg — Tue, 22 Aug 2017 20:55:44 +0000

In my journey back to the faith I had spent much time researching, listening, and learning about what it meant to be a daughter of God, what it meant to be a follower of Christ, and to clumsily pick up my cross and carry it. All of this seemed like an overwhelming task and something […]

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What This Former Neo-Nazi Skinhead Has to Say About The Spread Of Hatred

Ruth Kennedy — Mon, 14 Aug 2017 20:56:04 +0000

Christian Picciolini was a neo-Nazi skinhead who at the age of 16 was already pushing the ideology of white-supremacy, the product of which we have again seen raising its ugly and love-less head in the last few days. In this video, Christian shares his story, explaining how he went from such extreme and sickening behavior […]

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5 Inspiring Stories Of People Who Overcame All Odds To Succeed

Ruth Kennedy — Thu, 10 Aug 2017 11:31:32 +0000

“There’s no such thing as can’t!” This phrase will be familiar to many of us from our childhoods, probably met with an eye-roll and stomping off upstairs to finally clean our room. But in this video the phrase has been taken to heart as a powerful and awe-inspiring motivator! Five athletes share their stories of how they […]

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What Helps When You’re Doubting The Faith? Advice From Our Team

Catholic Link — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 18:03:55 +0000

What helps you when you have doubts about your faith? Doubts come to everyone, they are part-and-parcel of the concept of faith, but that does not mean that we are powerless against them. What we do when we experience doubts is very important. Doubts can point us in the direction of questions that we need […]

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How My Parents Raised Four Adult Catholics Who (Still) Love Jesus And The Church

Christina Dehan Jaloway — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 01:57:46 +0000

Disclaimer: This post is not meant to be a formula for raising Catholic kids; it’s simply one family’s experience of how the witness of parents shaped children who became faithful Catholic adults. Each of my siblings and I got to a point in life where we had to choose to embrace our Catholic faith, and […]

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Two Ex-Muslims Who Risked Everything, Lost Much, and Gained Christ

Winifred Corrigan — Thu, 06 Jul 2017 19:28:20 +0000

Islam and Christianity. How do we begin to talk about this elephant in the room? On the one hand, Islamist persecution of Christians is a plague in places like Iraq, parts of Africa, Marawi City in the Philippines, and elsewhere. We must pray more ardently than ever for our suffering brothers and sisters in Christ. […]

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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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“How’s That Half-Way Thing Working For You?” – A Young Catholic’s Testimony On Going All-In

Guest Author — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 01:56:09 +0000

I love attention. I knew this from a tender age; those days I would come out to our living room packed with people to dance for them and get applauded for being such a good dancer. I basked in the admiration. As I grew older, that love matured into something more subtle but stronger nonetheless. […]

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7 Reasons To Keep Sharing Your Catholic Faith When People Don’t Seem To Care

Winifred Corrigan — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 15:53:03 +0000

Here’s a battle I sometimes fight with myself: vacillating between exuberant repetitiveness about my faith, my conversion, how amazing God is, how I wish everyone I love would convert (for their own well-being and happiness!), how I wish every Catholic in the pews on Sunday (or all those who don’t really make it every Sunday) […]

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Baptism In The Holy Spirit: Why Every Catholic Should Consider Receiving It

Fr. Brenton Cordeiro — Mon, 29 May 2017 21:25:35 +0000

The late Cardinal Suenens, one of the fathers of the Second Vatican Council, said the Catholic Charismatic Renewal is not a “movement” in the usual sense of the word, but it is a “current of grace.” Cardinal Suenens saw the Charismatic Renewal as a rekindling of the Holy Spirit for all members of the Church. […]

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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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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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I Am Not That Girl: A Letter Of Advice To My 16-Year-Old-Self

Ruth Kennedy — Fri, 03 Feb 2017 04:49:08 +0000

There is a lot of well-founded emotion in this Buzzfeed spoken-word video “I Am Not That Girl”. There is honesty, and not a trace of self-pity as the narrator says: “having a lack of male attention in this world is seen as an abnormality, is seen as less than womanly. I am always forced to […]

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5 Things To Do When God’s Plan For You Doesn’t Make Sense

Becky Roach — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 14:00:30 +0000

There are times when life just doesn’t make sense at all. It’s a total mystery why God would ask us to go through trials, tragedies, and suffering. During these dark seasons of life, it can be tempting to turn to despair and become angry with God and His plan for our lives. But turning away […]

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8 Reasons Why #Adulting Is Actually Pretty Awesome!

Ruth Kennedy — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:25:40 +0000

Millennials! I don’t know about you, but as a young person, all the argument about whether millennials are the most spoilt, snowflake generation yet gets boring after a while. So when my (older) friend shared the “THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS GENERATION!” video on Facebook (yes, it shouted at me there too!) I […]

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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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6 Things That I Learned When I Quit Alcohol For A Year…And Then For Good

Ruth Kennedy — Sun, 01 Jan 2017 03:48:47 +0000

Christmas 2016 marked one year without alcohol for me. I still haven’t had any alcohol and I still do not intend to ever drink again! Back in 2015, I had long been aware that I had an unhealthy relationship with alcohol, but I was not aware of the depth of my dependence until I considered […]

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Here’s The Nativity Play That We All Need To See This Christmas

Ruth Kennedy — Thu, 22 Dec 2016 03:46:23 +0000

This short video from Speak Life shares a brief but beautiful insight into the life of a mother and her daughter Leeva, who has Down’s syndrome. Leeva is taking part in a Nativity play, and all her cast-mates also have Down’s syndrome. It is explained that the play will have some actors speaking lines, while others […]

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5 Reasons Why I Used To Hate Advent And Why I Don’t Now

Ruth Kennedy — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 03:23:21 +0000

Growing up Catholic, Advent was always strictly observed in our home. We never skipped over it to start Christmas early. Though I had a good idea of the purpose of Advent- it being a time of preparation and prayer- I made my way though it grimly. I understood the head part of it, but never […]

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16 Things The Church Should Be Helping Single Mothers Understand

Nory Camargo — Wed, 28 Sep 2016 19:54:23 +0000

Being a single mother is one of the most difficult challenges that a woman can ever face. And I know, I am part of the club. It might be because you made the choice – perhaps the man by your side wouldn’t be a good example for your children, or because of divorce, mutual agreement, […]

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A Christian Grammy-Winning Hip-Hop Artist You Should Be Listening To!

Becky Roach — Mon, 12 Sep 2016 01:46:48 +0000

When Lecrae released his album Anomaly back in 2014, he became the only artist in Billboard history to have the #1 spot in both Gospel Music and the top 200. It seems he is a master of being “in the world, but not of it”. His music reaches both Christians and non-Christians with a powerful message […]

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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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5 Truths About Marriage That Are Hard To Understand When You’re Single

Samuel Baker — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 13:04:50 +0000

I recently read Catholic-Link’s ‘A Single Twenty-Something Shares Her Most Intimate Concerns About Dating, Relationships, and Chastity’ article and my heart went out to the writer and her situation. I loved her willingness to make herself vulnerable to us and I loved her words of fortitude and resolve. But what touched me most was the […]

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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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Terry Crews Shares About Porn Addiction And The 90-day “Sex Fast” That Saved His Marriage

Garrett Johnson — Thu, 25 Feb 2016 13:50:17 +0000

Terry Crews was born in Flint, Michigan, in 1968 and was drafted by the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams in 1991. After several years playing pro football, Crews retired and pursued an acting career, which took flight on the big screen in 2000’s The 6th Day. Many film roles followed. Also known for appearing in a series of […]

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Why You Should You Get Married In The Catholic Church?

Ruth Kennedy — Tue, 23 Feb 2016 13:26:17 +0000

With so many options nowadays, the humble church building can be the last place that is considered for a wedding. We asked 7 couples why they chose to get married in a Catholic Church. These answers, ranging from the comprehensive to the short-and-sweet, are honest, down to earth and beautiful. They can help us unpack […]

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How Refugees, A Carpenter, And The British Museum Will Teach You About Using Your Gifts

Ruth Kennedy — Fri, 19 Feb 2016 04:03:34 +0000

The British Museum, located in the heart of London, is home to more than 8 million objects of international historic and social importance. However, this story begins more than 1500 miles away from London, on the Italian island of Lampedusa. In 2013, on October 3rd, a boat containing 500 refugees sank off the coast of […]

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Do You Pray Mechanically? 6 Tips For Learning To Pray With More Passion

Sebastian Campos — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 01:59:57 +0000

If you are anything like me, it bothers you, it makes you uncomfortable, to see so many people sharing photos, prayer chains, and hashtags like #PrayForJuanito. You ask yourself, “Do these people really pray or do they just share an image?” Then again, “Have they prayed for all the other tragedies that have occurred over […]

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Is Getting Enough Sleep A Spiritual Discipline? Fr. Mike Schmitz Enlightens Us

Alanna Burg — Wed, 20 Jan 2016 04:18:59 +0000

Fr. Mike Schmitz from Ascension Presents gives this awesome talk about getting to bed and getting enough rest. Most of the people I know have issues sleeping… night owls, early risers, and plenty with insomnia. What are we doing to our bodies and how is it affecting our lives? While some people have medical conditions […]

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The Sad Solitude Of Those Who Won’t Let Go Of Their Comfort Blanket | Mark 10:46-52

Fr. Gaetano Piccolo — Sun, 25 Oct 2015 13:38:41 +0000

As Jesus was leaving Jericho with his disciples and a sizable crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind man, the son of Timaeus, sat by the roadside begging. On hearing that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out and say, “Jesus, son of David, have pity on me.” And many rebuked him, telling him to be silent. But he kept calling […]

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Miss America Contestant Is More Than ‘Just’ A Nurse (Video)

Alanna Burg — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 12:22:44 +0000

Miss America 2016 – While other contestants sang, danced or played instruments for the talent competition on the second night of preliminaries in Atlantic City, Kelley Johnson, Miss Colorado, delivered a unique monologue about her experience as a nurse. She spoke about how she referred to herself as “just a nurse” to one of her […]

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How To Move On When You Can’t Forgive

Ruth Kennedy — Tue, 01 Sep 2015 15:33:09 +0000

I can’t forgive. Not always and never easily. It is hard to forgive and sometimes I don’t want to forgive. What do you do when there is something in your life that is too huge for forgiveness? A friend of mine once visited Auschwitz. He described how he saw that outside one of the buildings, […]

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7 Ways To Be A Godparent | Catholic-Link.org

Genevieve Perkins — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 20:58:30 +0000

When we are baptized, a special pair of adults are chosen in addition to our parents to be our spiritual guides. Personally, my godparents go above and beyond the call in their commitment to this vital role in a child’s life. I’ve watched how they love unconditionally, treat others with respect, and talk openly with me […]

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Everything You Need to Know About Caring for an Elderly Catholic Loved One (Don’t Miss the Video)

Becky Roach — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 16:50:47 +0000

This inspiring story of Jeanette and Alexander Toczko demonstrates the type of love that only a marriage in Christ can produce. The dedication and love this man and woman had for one another is reflected in the actions of their children. Among the many lessons that could be learned from this story, one that I […]

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“The Butterfly Circus”: Why Our World Needs Wonder!

Ruth Kennedy — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 19:24:43 +0000

“What this world needs is a little wonder!” There are so many themes that can be unpacked from the short film, The Butterfly Circus, that it is hard to know where to begin, but maybe beginning with wonder is a start. Set in the era of the Great Depression, this short film follows the fortunes of […]

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A 9-Year-Old Watched A Video About Forgiving ISIS, What She Did Next Will Blow You Away

Garrett Johnson — Fri, 15 May 2015 16:23:37 +0000

Caroline’s teacher, Mrs. Tranel, shared: As you’ll see, the poem is beautifully simple and evocative (the images have been added by Catholic-link simply to enrich the reading experience). I would like to be the first to thank Caroline for using her talents in such a way. At her request, we ask that anyone interested in […]

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Two Heroes Of Chastity That Show Us How To Live: St. Joseph & St. Maria Goretti

Garrett Johnson — Tue, 05 May 2015 21:27:11 +0000

St. Joseph and St. Maria Goretti, two incredible Saints who chose to live holy and chaste lives no matter what the cost, are the focus of this video reflection. These two Saints led very different lives but each shows how chastity can be implemented in any circumstance. This short film was produced by Spirit Juice Studios. […]

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Sweatshop, Deadly Fashion: What Lies Behind This Industry

Jackeline Yagual — Thu, 16 Apr 2015 19:21:24 +0000

Frida, Ludvig, and Anniken are 3 young Norwegians who love fashion, avidly following the latest trends. Their closets are full of shoes, dresses, and make-up from the hottest brands around the world. Together, they were invited to participate in a reality show run by a nonprofit organization. The Future is In Our Hands was broadcast […]

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My Response To ISIS After They Blew Up My Church With Missiles

Juan Jose Paniagua — Thu, 26 Mar 2015 17:49:59 +0000

We have wanted to do a compilation of three videos that are testaments of faith, forgiveness, and unity among our Christian brothers and sisters in a state of persecution in the Middle East. Through their faith, we witness how the Christian word in front of hate is always mercy. Mercy does not serve as a […]

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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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Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Most Influential Catholic Women of our Times

Silvana Ramos — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 16:19:17 +0000

This March 8th, the world celebrates International Women´s Day. We celebrate the struggle of countless women whose efforts have secured for women of today the right to higher education, the right to vote, rights on the participation of the political life of the country, the right to decent working hours that give us time to […]

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“I Never Expected To Meet God In The Middle Of Misery”

Garrett Johnson — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:34:19 +0000

Thanks be to God, the apostolate that we do at Catholic-Link (CL) doesn’t only take place at a desk, sifting through resources and commenting on videos. If the online resources and our commentaries serve in any way to lead others to God, it is because we ourselves used them and have tried them out in […]

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Seven Ways To Fight Pornography Addiction

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 17:36:54 +0000

Another great video from a FighttheNewDrug.com, Russell Brand, an actor/comedian with his own history of difficulties with pornography, lays out the many and unfortunate consequences of living in a world swamped by “icebergs of filth floating through every house on wi-fi”. How much evidence, how many studies, how many repentant men and women will it […]

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Who Will Help The Freezing Homeless Child?

Garrett Johnson — Mon, 02 Mar 2015 15:28:59 +0000

Back in 1990, Bergoglio (now Pope Francis) spoke to a group about the Christian life and the good Samaritan. The title of the text was based on Isaiah 58:7 “Do not disregard those of your own flesh”. The message is clear: you can’t pretend to live your faith if you aren’t willing to make it […]

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Watch This Beautiful Act of Love As A Nurse Sings To His Patients

Katie Coyle — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:13:42 +0000

Meet Jared Axen, Los Angeles’ “singing” nurse whose voice began to catch the attention of his patients when he was putting together their daily medications. He makes his daily tasks an act of love; even something as simple as changing his patients’ medication turns into a loving encounter with his neighbor. One of Jared’s patients, […]

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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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MS Hasn’t Stopped Her From Running The Race

Winifred Corrigan — Thu, 29 Jan 2015 23:25:12 +0000

Lately I’ve been a bit jaded about sports, even as someone who grew up playing all kinds, and enjoying them as both a participant and a spectator. I’ve found myself thinking that all sports are on steroids these days (literally and figuratively speaking), and that we’ve somehow managed to spoil even the simplest and universal […]

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“A Letter To My Kids” | This Dad Expresses What All Parents Feel

Guest Author — Tue, 20 Jan 2015 15:05:42 +0000

This video is one of a series produced by SoulPancake, looking at what it means to be a father today, and the role our dads played in our own lives. In “A Letter to My Kids” from The Fatherhood Project this dad truly expresses what all parents feel. Filmmaker Corbyn Tyson explores what it means […]

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Why “I Don’t Have Time” Is Never A Good Excuse

Alex Farmer — Mon, 19 Jan 2015 19:21:07 +0000

What if I told you that there was something you could do which was so amazing it would change your life and that, what’s more, it wouldn’t cost you a penny? Something which would involve making the best friend you could ever have, something that would give you more strength to cope with whatever life […]

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A Daughter’s Letter to Her Porn-Addicted Father

Garrett Johnson — Sun, 14 Dec 2014 20:51:22 +0000

erhaps one of the greatest lies of our times is that what goes on in your head, in your interior, in your private space, is your business, period. It shows, believe me it shows. If you want to truly know a person, watch his or her eyes. The letter was originally published here: ThinkTheology.com. Dear […]

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Is It Possible To Sustain A Relationship For More Than 4 Weeks Without Sex?

Katie Coyle — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 19:14:58 +0000

Let’s break this down. Elna Baker is a young Mormon woman who lives in New York. Her testimony of life in the city without drugs and sex is comical but proves to be difficult for her as she shares that she cannot sustain a relationship for more than four weeks without saying yes to sex. […]

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The Christmas Truce: Would You Take The Risk?

Garrett Johnson — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 15:41:01 +0000

Imagine yourself in a muddy, filthy trench. You’ve been lying there for days, perhaps even for weeks. You’re not sure what strange powers that be put you there, but there you are. 50 meters away, others are caught in a similar situation – although they speak a little funny and are dressed a little different. You are both well […]

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8 Thoughts On How To Live The Experience Of Miscarriage

Becky Roach — Sat, 15 Nov 2014 19:05:21 +0000

This video could not possibly make my heart ache more as I watched the loving tenderness of Chris Picco singing Blackbird to his baby, Lennon James Picco, in the NICU. Lennon was delivered by emergency C-section at 24 weeks gestation after Chris’ wife unexpectedly and tragically passed away in her sleep. Lennon passed away just […]

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Kathryn’s Story: Unresolved Hurts, A Failed Marriage, And God’s Surprising Gift

Becky Roach — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 19:07:41 +0000

Kathryn’s story of love and redemption is beautifully told in this video put out by Crossroads Church of Cincinnati, Ohio. Kathryn’s testimony reveals a painful past that is all too familiar to so many. She allows us to see how she carried those unresolved hurts into her relationships and ultimately her marriage. Admitting to not […]

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Longing for God: Three Homosexuals Share their Testimony about Returning to the Church

Garrett Johnson — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 22:49:08 +0000

What more can I say about this extraordinary video, this moving “sincerity hour.” Perhaps it is enough to say that Perhaps it is enough to say that these testimonies deserve to be watched and listened to, above all for their sincerity. Here, we aren’t talking about worn-out discourses launched from the pulpit, or abstract apologetics, […]

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The Hero Who Rescued 669 Children From The Nazi Holocaust And Lives To See Them!

Astrid Duque — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 21:08:58 +0000

Nicholas Winton is someone that we can truly call a superhero. Not because he possesses extraordinary powers, rather because of the incredible fact that he saved the lives of 669 people. Born in England, his parents were German Jews. Nicholas worked in England’s stock market just before the beginning of World War II and lived […]

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Interview With Bono: “Jesus Was Either The Son Of God Or Nuts!”

Mauricio Artieda — Sun, 28 Sep 2014 20:00:09 +0000

Our model is Jesus Christ and we discover paradigmatic examples in the lives of the saint. Period. When we speak about the conversion or faith of famous people, we are in no way affirming them as models of Christian life. Human beings that are still walking the walk in this world, especially artists and rich […]

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From Prison To Faith: The Conversion Of Mark Wahlberg

Mauricio Artieda — Tue, 09 Sep 2014 19:41:52 +0000

What religion is Mark Wahlberg? Is he Catholic? It sure sounds like he is! Hear his story of conversion in the video below. I must confess that writing posts on Hollywood conversions can be terrifying. We Catholics tend to get excited when an actor says something about the faith. Sometimes we are even quick to elevate […]

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God’s Gift: How A Mother’s Love Conquers Alzheimer’s

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 08:27:40 +0000

suppose that when Kelly Gunderson put “God’s Gift” as the title of this video she was referring to the very special moment when her Grandmother remembered who she was, expressing how much she loved her. It was indeed a gift that is rare in the life of a family struggling with the illness of Alzheimer’s. […]

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The Third Way: Sexuality, happiness and authentic love

Alex Farmer — Wed, 27 Aug 2014 07:46:48 +0000

he Third Way, made by Blackstone Films, is a clear and sensitive discussion of the Catholic Church’s teachings on homosexuality, including personal testimonies from Catholics with same sex attraction (sometimes also called ‘homosexual tendencies’). It does contain occasional strong language and frank discussions of adult themes such as sex, drugs and alcohol which should obviously […]

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Forgiving Yourself Is Something All Christians Must Practice

Alex Farmer — Mon, 16 Jun 2014 17:21:41 +0000

There are many things people do which hurt us and there are things we do which wound other people. Some are perhaps more obvious than others, some are clearly worse than others. There are two things that I think it is important to remember: 1. There are no good sins. 2. Whatever wrong we do, […]

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“Love Costs Everything” – A History of Christian Martyrs

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 25 Dec 2013 19:52:34 +0000

Pope Francis recently said, “It is true that during the time of Nero many Christians were persecuted, and today there are just as many.” This brief trailer helps us to get a glimpse at this reality. “Love Costs Everything” maps the history of Christian persecution from the first Christian martyrs to seven present-day stories of faith […]

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Her “I may fall down 7 times… But, I will get up 8” Attitude Will Push You to Greatness

Alanna Burg — Thu, 14 Nov 2013 14:07:32 +0000

Today’s video is the story of a woman who had been paralyzed from the neck down. It would take her countless hours of physical rehabilitation and effort to regain her basic capacity to walk. It is a story that sparks hope in the heart and opens up horizons that perhaps many of us have long […]

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The Most Overlooked Ingredient For Happiness: Gratitude

Garrett Johnson — Thu, 07 Nov 2013 18:36:37 +0000

“The Science of Happiness- An Experiment in Gratitude” is a video produced by Soul Pancake. It looks to pose one of the most important questions we can ask: What makes you happy? How often, when asking someone what makes them happy, have you heard them list off gratitude as an important element? Have we too fallen […]

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Soul Surfer | Movie Review

Mauricio Artieda — Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:06:33 +0000

Soul Surfer is an inspiring movie based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, an extremely talented surfer whose career was interrupted by an accident: while surfing she was attacked by a shark and lost an arm. At the time she was 13 years old. This young woman, barely out of childhood found, in a […]

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“Holding The Human Heart” | What Can Science Teach Us About Love?

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 22:25:05 +0000

After 17 years of education and training, Dr. Kathy E. Magliato is a “heart” expert. In this video produced by Soul Pancake, she shares a beautiful testimony of her life as a heart surgeon. A Deeper Look How many times have we as a people, as a society, as a family, allowed the rising waves of […]

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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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The Story Of Leah Darrow: A Testimony Pf Chastity And True Happiness

Garrett Johnson — Thu, 20 Jun 2013 20:54:22 +0000

Today’s video is a personal interview done by One Billion Stories of Leah Darrow while she was in Manila, the Philippines. Videos such as these can be extremely useful in our apostolate for their personal and very authentic character. Former America’s Next Top Model Leah Darrow Reflects On Faith And Sexuality A person describing how […]

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Love Is So Much More Than A Beautiful Feeling

Garrett Johnson — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:55:41 +0000

To speak about love is something quite common in the life of an apostle. We speak of love in many ways: love of God, love of neighbor…Of course, this is correct and good; however, I think there is also a danger that we must watch out for: the danger of getting accustomed to the word, using […]

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The Inspiring Story Of Zach Sobiech Teaches Us The Meaning of “Dying with Dignity”

Garrett Johnson — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:33:43 +0000

Zach Sobiech is a 17-year-old diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. With only months to live, Zach turned to music to say goodbye. His life offers a powerful testimony of what it means to appreciate the beauty of bringing smiles to other’s faces, to overcoming those moments in life when everything gets […]

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Watch Random Acts Of Kindness These Hidden Cameras Capture

Garrett Johnson — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:42:11 +0000

This video is a compilation of scenes recorded in Russia by various car-installed cameras. In the last few years, the use of these dash-cams has dramatically increased there. As such, we have been able to see some really amazing videos: such as a plane that crashed on the highway or the recent meteorite shower in Russia. Why […]

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Argentinian Senator Interrupts Discourse To Share Her Joy About Pope Francis!

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 23:22:04 +0000

Caught up in a burst of joy after hearing of the election of Cardinal Bergoglio as Pope, Negre de Alonso, a senator from Argentina, interrupts her discourse and lets forth a wave of joy, gratitude, and pride, as she shares her love for the Church and for the newly elected Holy Father, Pope Francis. In […]

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Love Your Neighbors, Worldwide Through The Joy Of Adoption

IanJ — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 20:09:49 +0000

In this video, we see an unbelievable witness to the power of self giving love. Through the sacrifice of this couple not only to one another but to the children outside of what would commonly be considered their, “circle”… they have enriched the beauty of their community and even saved the lives of several individuals […]

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“Drop Box”: Rescuing The Unwanted Babies Of South Korea

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:42:52 +0000

In today’s video, 22-year-old film producer Brian Ivee undertakes a new documentary “The Drop Box.” It recounts the story of a South Korean Pastor Lee Jongrak who decided to do something about the hundreds of unwanted babies that are abandoned on the streets of Seoul, South Korea, every year. This is the trailer fo the […]

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Why Wait Until Marriage To Have Sex?

IanJ — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:24:11 +0000

In today’s video we witness a special–yet unfortunately rare– event: two individuals who have said yes to God’s plan for our sexuality. They have waited till marriage and are speaking to the camera on the day of their wedding. The man is ecstatic and overwhelmed with joy as he explains while choking back tears, “For […]

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What Happens When God Knocks On The Door Of Her Heart

IanJ — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 17:42:33 +0000

Through the productions of Onebillionstories.com, Shaina Stein speaks about her experience in giving her life to God and trusting him with her future. Onebillionstories.com is a Catholic ministry founded by Seth DeMoor. Soon after college, Seth bicycled 2,400 miles across the U.S., video interviewing testimonies as he went, and thus giving birth to Onebillionstories.com. Shaina was a […]

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Norma McCorvey, “Jane Roe” Had A Change of Heart You Should Know About

Garrett Johnson — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:59:00 +0000

It’s never to late too change. It’s never too late to love and choose life. Forty years ago, as a young, pregnant woman, Norma McCorvey played a key role in the Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion in the United States. Now McCorvey, the ‘Roe’ in the Roe v. Wade case, is fighting to turn back […]

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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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There Is True Power In The Eucharist

Garrett Johnson — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 22:24:48 +0000

Mother Angelica shares with us about the power of the Eucharist. Do you take the time to devote yourself to Jesus in the Eucharist every day? Let her words inspire you too! “If you want to be holy, if you seek meaning in your life, start looking into your own life and attacking your pride […]

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Don’t Just Explain to Others Why Family is Important, Show Them

Garrett Johnson — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:18:25 +0000

Nicholas Petron’s grandfather, Rocco Galasso, moved to New York City from Italy with the hopes of making a better life. For eighteen years, Rocco served as owner and superintendent of an apartment building where much of his family resided–until the day they were given notice that their building faced demolition to make way for new […]

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The Perfect Man Has A Broken Baby And Learns A Valuable Life Lesson

Alex Farmer — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 20:35:42 +0000

Today’s video, produced by ESPN, tells the story of Heath White, the man whose perfect life didn’t turn out the way he expected. An overachiever, he excelled at everything he did: in school, on the athletics track, as a pilot. He married Jennifer, his high school sweetheart, and they soon had a beautiful daughter. Heath […]

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A Singer’s Amazing Testimony Of Faithfulness: Chris Medina

Garrett Johnson — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 10:15:41 +0000

The fact that this music video has 22,000,000 visits speaks of its caliber. Chris Medina (singer) released this song the day after his elimination on American Idol. It voices the trauma suffered by his fiancée, who suffered a brain injury as the result of a car accident, and his decision to stay by her side when she […]

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Why live chastity? “Romance without Regret”

Garrett Johnson — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 11:16:05 +0000

This is a talk given by Jason and Crystalline Evert. Both are full-time apologists with Catholic Answers and here they are giving a chastity seminar called “Romance without regret.” It is a fun, compelling, and to-the-point presentation. Highly recommendable for all, especially high-school age. For more, I found a few websites: http://www.chastity.com/ http://shop.catholic.com/home.php Garrett JohnsonBorn in Texas, I […]

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Have You Watched Mother Teresa’s Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech?

Garrett Johnson — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 21:59:10 +0000

In 1985 at the UN headquarters in New York, Mother Teresa was introduced by the UN secretary of the time, Javier Perez of Cuellar, as “the most powerful woman in the world”. How can this be said of a woman who dedicated her life to the least powerful (at least in the eyes of the world)? Let’s […]

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Gianna Jessen’s Amazing Testimony – “I Survived.”

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:45:43 +0000

This is perhaps one of the most impressive testimonies I have seen. Gianna Jessen, an abortion survivor, gave her testimony before the United States House Judiciary Committee. The video quickly went viral because of the power of her words, conviction, and living witness to the evil of abortion. “After 18 hours of being burned in […]

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Talking about Christ without Fear: Justin Bieber´s testimony

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:52:06 +0000

A reflection on Justin Bieber’s Testimony: What makes someone an artist? Many think that to be a truly famous and influential artist you can’t share any personal beliefs that go against the “politically correct” grain. Even the deepest convictions need to pass through the “fashion” or the “mainstream” filter. But that brings up another question. […]

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“God, hope and surf” – The Story of Bethany Hamilton

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:51:18 +0000

Garrett JohnsonBorn in Texas, I spent 12 years living and working in Peru and Italy. A philosopher and a theologian, I have a passion for the power of stories in our lives.

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Powerful Footage of Everyday Heroes – Would You Risk Your Life to Save Another?

Garrett Johnson — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 14:32:04 +0000

Catholic-link.com – Two videos of everyday heroes who risk their lives to save others. What would you do in these situations? Witnessing testimonies like these always touches the heart. Through them, we can catch a glimpse of the depth and greatness of the human heart. Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI) in the book, Introduction to Christianity, […]

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