Faith & Life Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/faith-and-life/ Catholic Resources for the New Evangelization Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:56:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://catholic-link.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/cropped-Catholic-Link_Logo-no-text-32x32.png Faith & Life Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/faith-and-life/ 32 32 An Inside Look At What It’s Like To Film A Catholic Movie About A Saint https://catholic-link.org/catholic-film-triumph-of-the-heart/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-film-triumph-of-the-heart/#respond Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:55:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=806481 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-film-triumph-of-the-heart/feed/ 0 Why I Choose To Dress Modestly (And How You Can, Too, Ladies!) https://catholic-link.org/how-to-dress-modestly-catholic-guide/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-dress-modestly-catholic-guide/#respond Thu, 08 Feb 2024 06:56:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=806107  For much of my life as a child, a teenager, and even a young adult, I never really considered my clothing except for those “big” moments like what I would wear for a school dance or a graduation day. As a child, my mom sewed all of my clothes, and as I grew, I would […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-dress-modestly-catholic-guide/feed/ 0 Fostering Mental Health With Prayer  https://catholic-link.org/mental-health-prayer-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/mental-health-prayer-catholic/#respond Mon, 08 Jan 2024 06:28:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=806039 The Early Bird Finds Serenity The first step in fostering improved mental health with prayer is to have a regular time and place for prayer. For years I was a night owl. I stayed up late and slept in whenever I could. During the work week, I would get up, shower, grab a protein bar […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/mental-health-prayer-catholic/feed/ 0 Let This Be The Year You Stop Comparing Yourself To Others https://catholic-link.org/comparison-catholic-tips/ https://catholic-link.org/comparison-catholic-tips/#respond Mon, 01 Jan 2024 06:57:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805612 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/comparison-catholic-tips/feed/ 0 Dear Coach…| A Letter To Catholic Youth Coaches https://catholic-link.org/cyo-catholic-youth-coach-guidelines/ https://catholic-link.org/cyo-catholic-youth-coach-guidelines/#respond Mon, 04 Dec 2023 07:56:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805869 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/cyo-catholic-youth-coach-guidelines/feed/ 0 What Creed Do You Live By? Be Dangerous & Make A Stand! https://catholic-link.org/creed-catholic-man-dangerous/ https://catholic-link.org/creed-catholic-man-dangerous/#respond Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:16:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805518 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/creed-catholic-man-dangerous/feed/ 0 Lessons From The Underground Catholic Church in Czechoslovakia https://catholic-link.org/underground-catholic-church/ https://catholic-link.org/underground-catholic-church/#respond Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:29:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805488 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/underground-catholic-church/feed/ 0 A Catholic Review Of Netflix’s All The Light We Cannot See https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-light-we-cannot-see/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-light-we-cannot-see/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 07:30:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805657 In 2014, a novel by Anthony Doerr captured readers in the 500+ page novel, 16+ hour audiobook All the Light We Cannot See.  At the time of its release, I was a seminarian studying for the priesthood at Mundelein Seminary under (now) Bishop Robert Barron. In 2015, Barron penned an essay on the book for Word on […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-light-we-cannot-see/feed/ 0 Practical Ways To Teach Your Child How To Identify The Truth https://catholic-link.org/truth-child-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/truth-child-catholic/#respond Mon, 16 Oct 2023 08:27:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805272 The act of thinking is in a bit of a predicament these days. American culture has never cared less about what has been known for millennia as “objective truth.” Despite the apathy, an objective truth still guides and directs reality, whether I or anyone else cares about it or not. Why would I care? The […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/truth-child-catholic/feed/ 0 My Favorite Catholic Traditions | Diego https://catholic-link.org/catholic-traditions/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-traditions/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 07:55:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805214 Almost every single time I hear a Taylor Swift song, I think of my friend Sofía. During high school, I didn’t have a car of my own, and she didn’t mind giving me free rides everywhere, so we spent our semesters going together to mass and holy adoration in her Toyota. I never got to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-traditions/feed/ 0 How Do I Know What God’s Will Is When Both Choices Are Good Things? https://catholic-link.org/gods-will-catholic-discernment/ https://catholic-link.org/gods-will-catholic-discernment/#respond Wed, 27 Sep 2023 02:05:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805202 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/gods-will-catholic-discernment/feed/ 0 “A Million Miles Away” Inspires With a 5-Ingredient Recipe For Success https://catholic-link.org/a-million-miles-away-inspires-with-a-5-ingredient-recipe-for-success/ https://catholic-link.org/a-million-miles-away-inspires-with-a-5-ingredient-recipe-for-success/#respond Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:43:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805100 Amazon Prime has released a new inspiring movie, A Million Miles Away, inspired by Jose Hernandez’s life. The opening minutes of the movie tell the early life story of Jose Hernandez, the son of migrant farming parents who were constantly on the move in order to work the land. A teacher of Jose became concerned for him because he […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-million-miles-away-inspires-with-a-5-ingredient-recipe-for-success/feed/ 0 How I Find True Joy In Difficult Times: Insights From A Catholic https://catholic-link.org/joy-suffering-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/joy-suffering-catholic/#respond Mon, 11 Sep 2023 07:18:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804985 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/joy-suffering-catholic/feed/ 0 What Happens When A Person Is Blessed By A Priest? 5 Spiritual & Temporal Benefits https://catholic-link.org/blessed-person-catholic-blessing-priest/ https://catholic-link.org/blessed-person-catholic-blessing-priest/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 07:13:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805092 Sacramentals are powerful sacred signs and an indispensable means of grace. Through them, the liberation from evil and the healing of sicknesses (including psychological disorders) can occur and conversions may happen. Sacramentals can help to overcome multiple difficulties in life, providing a manifold help on the way to God. The blessing of persons is an […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/blessed-person-catholic-blessing-priest/feed/ 0 The Hill: A Faith And Sports Movie We Will Talk About And Re-Watch For Years https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-hill/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-hill/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:26:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805020 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-review-the-hill/feed/ 0 The Advice You Need To Discern Your Vocation https://catholic-link.org/discern-god-will-catholic-vocation/ https://catholic-link.org/discern-god-will-catholic-vocation/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 06:16:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804783 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/discern-god-will-catholic-vocation/feed/ 0 Barbie, Identity, And Being Enough https://catholic-link.org/barbie-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/barbie-catholic/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 19:31:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804815 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/barbie-catholic/feed/ 0 World Youth Day And St. Théresè: Traveling The World https://catholic-link.org/world-youth-day-st-therese/ https://catholic-link.org/world-youth-day-st-therese/#respond Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:42:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804726 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/world-youth-day-st-therese/feed/ 0 How World Youth Day Continues To Inspire Me Today https://catholic-link.org/world-youth-day-catholic-testimony/ https://catholic-link.org/world-youth-day-catholic-testimony/#respond Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:59:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804652 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/world-youth-day-catholic-testimony/feed/ 0 Strengthen Your Will— Fast https://catholic-link.org/fast-catholic-strengthen-will/ https://catholic-link.org/fast-catholic-strengthen-will/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 14:48:32 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804529 Is there something wrong with your life? Maybe something is missing. Maybe you’re depressed. Maybe you’re overwhelmed. Maybe you’re trapped by compulsive behavior. Maybe there’s a particular sin you haven’t been able to overcome no matter how hard you’ve tried? Maybe you’re in a state of despair because you think nothing will ever change? Whatever […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/fast-catholic-strengthen-will/feed/ 0 How The Beauty Of The Mass Saved Me https://catholic-link.org/beauty-of-the-catholic-mass/ https://catholic-link.org/beauty-of-the-catholic-mass/#respond Fri, 23 Jun 2023 06:27:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804412 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/beauty-of-the-catholic-mass/feed/ 0 Memorial Day: Uniting Both Faith And Patriotism https://catholic-link.org/memorial-day-catholic-faith-patriotism/ https://catholic-link.org/memorial-day-catholic-faith-patriotism/#respond Mon, 29 May 2023 05:41:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804288 Whether a person dies in combat or survives for years after their retirement from service, serving in the military leaves a mark on a soldier, airman, or sailor. It is likely one of the few careers that leaves one with a distinguished title – veteran. Too often on Memorial Day, the true purpose of the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/memorial-day-catholic-faith-patriotism/feed/ 0 Is It AI (Artificial Intelligence) Or A Verse From The Bible? Take our QUIZ! https://catholic-link.org/ai-or-bible-verse-catholic-quiz/ https://catholic-link.org/ai-or-bible-verse-catholic-quiz/#respond Fri, 19 May 2023 06:48:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804262 In this digital age, where information is readily accessible at our fingertips, we are faced with a new challenge: discerning the truth amidst the vast sea of online content. As a Catholic, our faith calls us to seek truth and embrace it. However, we must recognize that the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/ai-or-bible-verse-catholic-quiz/feed/ 0 6 Things That Happen When You Go To Daily Mass https://catholic-link.org/daily-mass-why-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/daily-mass-why-catholic/#respond Mon, 15 May 2023 06:31:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804047 “You are what you eat.” This popular phrase is usually related to eating healthy food, but some have raised the question as to whether this applies to eating the Body and Blood of Christ[JR1] . When I first heard someone connect the two several years ago, I wondered if it was truly possible to become […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/daily-mass-why-catholic/feed/ 0 What Is Holy Abandonment And Why Is It So Difficult? https://catholic-link.org/holy-abandonment-catholic-faith/ https://catholic-link.org/holy-abandonment-catholic-faith/#respond Fri, 12 May 2023 09:46:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804040 Have you ever struggled to fully comprehend the concept of “holy abandonment” when it is discussed? I have personally experienced this, and even though I understand it better now, I still find it challenging to put it into practice. The idea of surrendering one’s will and desires to God can be daunting. It requires a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/holy-abandonment-catholic-faith/feed/ 0 Man’s Search For God: The Pyramids Of The Sun And The Moon https://catholic-link.org/man-search-god/ https://catholic-link.org/man-search-god/#respond Tue, 02 May 2023 08:43:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803726 A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to spend 10 days in and around Mexico City. The first half of our trip included visits to various holy sites and churches, ample time at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and a couple opportunities to be immersed in the culture and history of Mexico. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/man-search-god/feed/ 0 What Can Catholics Do To Conquer A Bad Day? https://catholic-link.org/bad-day-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/bad-day-catholic/#respond Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:17:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803624 We’ve all been there. The day just isn’t going well. The culprit could be a rough night with the kiddos, bad news, or maybe you’re just in a funk and don’t know why. I don’t enjoy any of those, but for me, the worst part is that a bad day can be hard to shake. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/bad-day-catholic/feed/ 0 The Pale Blue Eye: A Light In The Darkness https://catholic-link.org/pale-blue-eye-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/pale-blue-eye-catholic/#respond Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:27:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803612 The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?  – Edgar Allan Poe The film, The Pale Blue Eye, opens with this line from the famous poet, Edgar Allan Poe. It is a fictional story of Augustine Landor, a retired […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pale-blue-eye-catholic/feed/ 0 Finding Joy In Times Of Struggle https://catholic-link.org/joy-struggle-catholic-cowboy-way/ https://catholic-link.org/joy-struggle-catholic-cowboy-way/#respond Wed, 22 Feb 2023 21:26:14 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803261 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/joy-struggle-catholic-cowboy-way/feed/ 0 What I Wish I Knew When I Left The Seminary https://catholic-link.org/seminary-left-vocation-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/seminary-left-vocation-catholic/#respond Mon, 20 Feb 2023 07:12:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803249 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/seminary-left-vocation-catholic/feed/ 0 Here’s Why Prayer Can Be Boring (And How To Fix It!) https://catholic-link.org/heres-why-prayer-can-be-boring-and-how-to-fix-it/ https://catholic-link.org/heres-why-prayer-can-be-boring-and-how-to-fix-it/#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2023 08:54:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803420 The first thing to realize about prayer is that it can be boring. Just about everything else we do gives us results within a relatively short period of time. Not so in prayer. I began praying the rosary daily as a freshman in high school. My motive was to pray for world peace. The Sisters […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/heres-why-prayer-can-be-boring-and-how-to-fix-it/feed/ 0 This Is Your Invitation To Daily Mass https://catholic-link.org/daily-mass-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/daily-mass-catholic/#respond Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:53:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803153 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/daily-mass-catholic/feed/ 0 Discernment Of Spirits And Mental Health: The 3 Spirits At Work In Our Lives https://catholic-link.org/discernment-of-spirits-mental-health-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/discernment-of-spirits-mental-health-catholic/#respond Thu, 19 Jan 2023 09:23:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803283 I want to introduce two things to you- discernment of spirits as taught by St. Ignatius and Satan as the great accuser.  St. Ignatius taught that there are three spirits at work in our lives. The first is the spirit of God. The idea is that we can tell which spirit is at work by the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/discernment-of-spirits-mental-health-catholic/feed/ 0 5 Things Even Devout Catholics Can Do To Go Deeper In Discipleship https://catholic-link.org/discipleship-catholic-growth/ https://catholic-link.org/discipleship-catholic-growth/#respond Mon, 16 Jan 2023 20:00:48 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803133 As Catholics, we have a desire to know the Lord, to deepen our relationship with God. To somehow invite Jesus Christ, who pursues us each personally, into every part of our lives.  I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/discipleship-catholic-growth/feed/ 0 Top 3 Ways Catholics Can Start Improving Their Mental And Physical Health Today https://catholic-link.org/catholic-health-tips/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-health-tips/#respond Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:40:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=802859 Health and soundness are better than all gold, and a robust body than countless riches. Sirach 30:15 St. Paul made clear that our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 3:16 -1 7; 6:19 – 20), and St. Thomas elaborated in his great Summa Theologica that Christ’s command to love God with […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-health-tips/feed/ 0 A Catholics Guide To Living 2024: Quotes, Devotions, & Resources For A New Year! https://catholic-link.org/catholic-guide-resources-quotes-2023/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-guide-resources-quotes-2023/#respond Mon, 02 Jan 2023 08:45:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=802761 Start 2024 strong by committing to grow in your Catholic faith and answering the call to be devoted to daily prayer. Our Catholic Guide to 2024 will lead you with the quotes, monthly devotions, and intentions to help you stay motivated each month of the year. Save or print this article so that you can […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-guide-resources-quotes-2023/feed/ 0 Is Pope Benedict XVI A Future Doctor Of The Church? https://catholic-link.org/is-pope-benedict-xvi-a-future-doctor-of-the-church/ https://catholic-link.org/is-pope-benedict-xvi-a-future-doctor-of-the-church/#respond Sat, 31 Dec 2022 13:49:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=803016 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/is-pope-benedict-xvi-a-future-doctor-of-the-church/feed/ 0 Top Catholic News Stories From 2022 https://catholic-link.org/top-catholic-news-stories-from-2022/ https://catholic-link.org/top-catholic-news-stories-from-2022/#respond Fri, 30 Dec 2022 10:39:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=802996 This Catholic Year in Review is not an exhaustive list of every important event to happen in 2022, but these are some of the biggest news stories in the United States and globally to transpire in the Catholic world. The war in Ukraine, the German Synodal Way, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and much […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/top-catholic-news-stories-from-2022/feed/ 0 How To Make Real Spiritual Progress In 2023 https://catholic-link.org/catholic-planners-spiritual-progress/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-planners-spiritual-progress/#respond Tue, 27 Dec 2022 06:17:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=802742 “Each day that begins, if welcomed in prayer, is accompanied by courage, so that the problems we have to face no longer seem to be obstacles to our happiness, but rather appeals from God, opportunities for our encounter with him.” Pope Francis We all know that we should pray every day. Prayer connects us to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-planners-spiritual-progress/feed/ 0 3 Simple Ways To Cultivate Grace In The New Year https://catholic-link.org/cultivate-grace-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/cultivate-grace-catholic/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:26:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=802919 As December draws to a close, the bare trees and winter winds tempt me to think that God lies dormant with the rest of creation. He chose this season, however, for His incarnation, showing me that the Lord works wonders in the moments that seem the most unexpected. Wherever you find yourself as we transition into the new year, here are three […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/cultivate-grace-catholic/feed/ 0 Are You Experiencing A Dark Night Of The Soul? Here’s How To Tell https://catholic-link.org/dark-night-soul-catholic-john-cross/ https://catholic-link.org/dark-night-soul-catholic-john-cross/#respond Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:30:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801669 Who is St. John of the Cross? St. John of the Cross was a Spanish Catholic who was born in 1542 amidst the throws of the Protestant Reformation. He was a major figure in the Catholic Counter-Reformation and would later be named a Doctor of the Church. He was a priest, mystic, and Carmelite who […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/dark-night-soul-catholic-john-cross/feed/ 0 Getting Rid Of Preconceived Notions About How Things Are “Supposed” To Be https://catholic-link.org/gospel-reflection-catholic-supposed-to-be/ https://catholic-link.org/gospel-reflection-catholic-supposed-to-be/#respond Sun, 11 Dec 2022 07:20:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801687 Gospel of Matthew 11:2-11 When John the Baptist heard in prison of the works of the Christ,he sent his disciples to Jesus with this question,“Are you the one who is to come,or should we look for another?”Jesus said to them in reply,“Go and tell John what you hear and see:the blind regain their sight,the lame […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/gospel-reflection-catholic-supposed-to-be/feed/ 0 St. Ambrose And The Legend Of A Bizarre Encounter With Bees https://catholic-link.org/saint-ambrose-quote-bees-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/saint-ambrose-quote-bees-catholic/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 07:59:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801534 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/saint-ambrose-quote-bees-catholic/feed/ 0 Keep Your Parish Safe With These Essential Tips https://catholic-link.org/catholic-parish-safe-tips/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-parish-safe-tips/#respond Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:18:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801640 “So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town. “ Luke, 2:3 It is easy to imagine the chaos that consumed Bethlehem during Caesar’s census.  It is fitting, because like Mary and Joseph, we too are likely spending this time of year traveling, visiting the places and people we grew up with.  Or, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-parish-safe-tips/feed/ 0 All Or Nothing: The Moment That Changed One Athlete’s Life Forever https://catholic-link.org/athlete-varsity-catholic-testimony/ https://catholic-link.org/athlete-varsity-catholic-testimony/#respond Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:46:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801188 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/athlete-varsity-catholic-testimony/feed/ 0 A Pardon Crucifix: Should Catholics Have One? https://catholic-link.org/pardon-crucifix-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/pardon-crucifix-catholic/#respond Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:05:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801128 One of the most common objects Catholics keep in their homes is a crucifix. Jesus’ suffering on the Cross is a reminder that his death was the means to destroying death. Many non-Catholics have charged Catholics with being too focused on the death of Christ rather than his Resurrection. But without the real and tangible […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pardon-crucifix-catholic/feed/ 0 What Is Memento Mori? https://catholic-link.org/memento-mori-catholic-defined/ https://catholic-link.org/memento-mori-catholic-defined/#respond Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:03:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=801121 Author’s note: Are you contemplating taking your own life? – Please call or text 988 before you do anything else! There is always hope and always a better life just around the corner! You are not alone. Death is a Part of Our Fallen Reality Human beings are no stranger to death, but the plan […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/memento-mori-catholic-defined/feed/ 0 Do This Instead Of “Trying Harder” https://catholic-link.org/luke-gospel-reflection-catholic-community/ https://catholic-link.org/luke-gospel-reflection-catholic-community/#respond Wed, 19 Oct 2022 04:46:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800927 Gospel of Luke 18:9-14 Jesus addressed this parableto those who were convinced of their own righteousnessand despised everyone else.“Two people went up to the temple area to pray;one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector.The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself,‘O God, I thank you that I […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/luke-gospel-reflection-catholic-community/feed/ 0 How Humility Conquers Pride https://catholic-link.org/how-humility-conquers-pride-catholic%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc/ https://catholic-link.org/how-humility-conquers-pride-catholic%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc/#respond Wed, 05 Oct 2022 09:22:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800499 Humility is, as it were, a disposition to man’s untrammeled access  to spiritual and divine goods. St. Thomas Aquinas  (Summa Theologica, II-II Q. 161. a. 5) St. Thomas Aquinas tells us that pride (superbia in the Latin), “is so-called because a man thereby aims higher (supra) than he is” (ST, II-II, Q. 162. a. 1). […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-humility-conquers-pride-catholic%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc%ef%bf%bc/feed/ 0 Four Practical Ways Catholics Can Embrace Martyrdom Each Day https://catholic-link.org/martyrdom-catholic-daily-sacrifice/ https://catholic-link.org/martyrdom-catholic-daily-sacrifice/#respond Tue, 04 Oct 2022 16:25:29 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800490 When we think of the saints and martyrs, especially the first Christians, we struggle to conceptualize their experiences.  We don’t live in the same era, they seem “more Catholic” than us, and their level of holiness can feel unrelatable and unattainable. The magnitude of their sacrifice and their commitment to the name of Jesus can […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/martyrdom-catholic-daily-sacrifice/feed/ 0 What We Should Teach Kids About Angels https://catholic-link.org/catholics-teach-kids-about-angels/ https://catholic-link.org/catholics-teach-kids-about-angels/#respond Sun, 02 Oct 2022 08:46:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800770 Who are the angels and how should we talk to our children about them? It’s an important subject for Catholics to consider. After all, the existence of angels is an absolute doctrine of our Faith. The Islamic religion believes in angels too, and so does Judaism. Even many of today’s pagan new-agers espouse a belief […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholics-teach-kids-about-angels/feed/ 0 3 Tips From St. Therese’s Little Way To Simplify Your Life And Decrease Anxiety https://catholic-link.org/saint-therese-little-way-simple-living-minimalism/ https://catholic-link.org/saint-therese-little-way-simple-living-minimalism/#respond Sat, 01 Oct 2022 08:50:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800762 Minimalism, simplifying, and small living are popular trends today. But for Catholics, the underlying spiritual realities are truly profound. And, who better to guide us in everything small and simple, but The Little Flower, Saint Therese herself? Did you know that when the eye sees clutter, the brain shifts into problem-solving mode? Neuroscience has discovered […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/saint-therese-little-way-simple-living-minimalism/feed/ 0 Our Journey Of Healing Will Not Be Over Until We Are In Heaven https://catholic-link.org/catholic-gospel-reflection-healing-mental-health/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-gospel-reflection-healing-mental-health/#respond Thu, 29 Sep 2022 04:03:53 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800723 Gospel Of Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, “Increase our faith.”The Lord replied,“If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,you would say to this mulberry tree,‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you. “Who among you would say to your servantwho has just come in from plowing […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-gospel-reflection-healing-mental-health/feed/ 0 The Hidden Life Of Motherhood And Our Faith https://catholic-link.org/hidden-life-of-motherhood-catholic-faith/ https://catholic-link.org/hidden-life-of-motherhood-catholic-faith/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2022 09:18:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800473  I would say that going to art galleries and contemplating a piece of art isn’t something people do very often these days. Honestly, it’s not something I do often either, but this painting has been a staple in our living room the past six months, and it has slowly been stirring something in my heart.  […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/hidden-life-of-motherhood-catholic-faith/feed/ 0 A Reflection On The Queen’s Life And Legacy, By A British Catholic https://catholic-link.org/british-catholic-queen-elizabeth-ii/ https://catholic-link.org/british-catholic-queen-elizabeth-ii/#respond Mon, 19 Sep 2022 07:21:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800649 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/british-catholic-queen-elizabeth-ii/feed/ 0 Don’t Let The Anxieties Of Life Choke You | Gospel Reflection https://catholic-link.org/anxieties-catholic-prayer-help/ https://catholic-link.org/anxieties-catholic-prayer-help/#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2022 09:34:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800442 Gospel of Luke 8:4-15 When a large crowd gathered, with people from one town after anotherjourneying to Jesus, he spoke in a parable. “A sower went out to sow his seed.And as he sowed, some seed fell on the path and was trampled,and the birds of the sky ate it up.Some seed fell on rocky ground, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/anxieties-catholic-prayer-help/feed/ 0 Why Was This Priest Known As “Our Lady’s Dolphin”? https://catholic-link.org/why-was-this-priest-known-as-our-ladys-dolphin/ https://catholic-link.org/why-was-this-priest-known-as-our-ladys-dolphin/#respond Fri, 09 Sep 2022 09:08:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800288 I once received a message from a brother priest I had never met but who followed me on social media. He told me that he was in- interested in incorporating Mary more into his priestly ministry and asked for a recommendation. I recommended Fr. Emile Neubert’s Mary and the Priestly Ministry. It just so happened […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/why-was-this-priest-known-as-our-ladys-dolphin/feed/ 0 A Catholic Priest Shares His Thoughts While Watching Gigi & Nate https://catholic-link.org/gigi-nate-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/gigi-nate-catholic-review/#respond Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:35:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800332 When I first saw the trailer for Gigi & Nate, I knew that I would enjoy the movie.  I could tell that it had a good storyline and it seemed like a nice, feel-good movie that we all need to see every now and again.  Why does it seem that movies with animals have that kind […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/gigi-nate-catholic-review/feed/ 0 Watching Thirteen Lives With The Eyes Of A Catholic https://catholic-link.org/%ef%bf%bcthirteen-lives-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/%ef%bf%bcthirteen-lives-catholic/#respond Sun, 28 Aug 2022 09:51:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800323 If I asked you about underground rescues that captivated the world, two events might come to mind.  The rescue of 33 Chilean miners in 2010, captured in the film The 33 and the second would be the 2018 Thailand rescue of a boys’ soccer team from a cave taking on water.  Ron Howard masterfully retells […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/%ef%bf%bcthirteen-lives-catholic/feed/ 0 10 Ways Sport Positively Impacts Mental Health And Helps Develop Spiritual Disciplines  https://catholic-link.org/sports-catholic-mental-health-spiritual-discipline/ https://catholic-link.org/sports-catholic-mental-health-spiritual-discipline/#respond Thu, 28 Jul 2022 21:43:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800115 Connotations surrounding sport can differ greatly. While sport has traditionally been a welcomed activity, it has more recent added benefits of being a terrific distraction from newer technology trends in the younger generations. This trend has been followed by other mental health issues on the rise: suicide, anxiety and depression, and eating disorders. Being physically […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/sports-catholic-mental-health-spiritual-discipline/feed/ 0 How The Letter Of Saint James Guides Your Speech (And Heart) https://catholic-link.org/st-james-speech-tips/ https://catholic-link.org/st-james-speech-tips/#respond Mon, 25 Jul 2022 09:49:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47634 The Sacred Scriptures contain truth and wisdom from God. These truths are eternal and ever relevant— and practical. When you live in accordance with the Word of God everything in your life is ordered. This doesn’t mean you will be free of struggles and suffering. However, you will experience an otherworldly joy and peace more […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/st-james-speech-tips/feed/ 0 The Spiritual Warfare Of Motherhood https://catholic-link.org/the-spiritual-warfare-of-motherhood-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/the-spiritual-warfare-of-motherhood-catholic/#respond Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:31:27 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46920 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-spiritual-warfare-of-motherhood-catholic/feed/ 0 Can Catholics Use Tarot Cards? An  Exorcist Shares What You Need To Know https://catholic-link.org/tarot-cards-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/tarot-cards-catholic/#respond Fri, 08 Jul 2022 09:52:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48941 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/tarot-cards-catholic/feed/ 0 What Is “The Looking Glass Self”? https://catholic-link.org/looking-glass-self-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/looking-glass-self-catholic/#respond Fri, 08 Jul 2022 02:55:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=49271 Have you ever heard of “The Looking Glass Self”?  It is a popular concept in the worlds of sociology and psychology and has been around for quite some time. The belief is that we understand ourselves through what we think others think of us.  When applied, we could say that if I see genuine pleasure […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/looking-glass-self-catholic/feed/ 0 5 Things Catholics Should Look For In A Mentor https://catholic-link.org/catholic-mentors/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-mentors/#respond Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:40:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=49265 Mentors have been an instrumental part of my life. While I was in high school, the college advisor did little to motivate me to pursue the first college of my choice. It was Helen who guided me through the process that ultimately helped me get accepted. After college, between job transitions, it was Rudy who […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-mentors/feed/ 0 Raising A Saint: Lessons From Holy Dads https://catholic-link.org/raising-a-saint-lessons-from-holy-dads%ef%bf%bc/ https://catholic-link.org/raising-a-saint-lessons-from-holy-dads%ef%bf%bc/#respond Fri, 17 Jun 2022 10:07:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48976 If you could ask a few male saints how they were raised, what do you think they would say? Certainty, every Catholic father wants to raise a saint, but not every father is willing to make the sacrifice or knows where to start.  The Father Of St. Thomas More Let’s begin with John More, the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/raising-a-saint-lessons-from-holy-dads%ef%bf%bc/feed/ 0 How To Respond To School Shootings: Have Faith, Not Fear https://catholic-link.org/catholic-school-shootings-plan-response/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-school-shootings-plan-response/#respond Sat, 04 Jun 2022 06:39:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=49137 “To our departed brothers and sisters… give kind admittance into your kingdom.  There we hope to enjoy forever the fullness of your glory, when you will wipe away every tear from our eyes.“ ~ paraphrased from Eucharistic Prayer III, Roman Missal, 3rd Edition English Translation, 2011. There were two days left in the school year.   […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-school-shootings-plan-response/feed/ 0 The Importance Of The Theology Of Play For Adults https://catholic-link.org/theology-of-play-adults-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/theology-of-play-adults-catholic/#respond Mon, 23 May 2022 09:18:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48848 Have you ever noticed with amusement that when children are let loose in a big, empty field they will immediately start running around gleefully, inventing some game, playing tag, finding random sticks to use as swords—completely unprompted and with complete, joyous abandon. Where does that spontaneity, creative energy, and love for games go once we […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/theology-of-play-adults-catholic/feed/ 0 Thoughts And Prayers From The 13 Patron Saints Of World Youth Day Lisbon 2023 https://catholic-link.org/world-youth-day-lisbon-2023-patron-saints-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/world-youth-day-lisbon-2023-patron-saints-catholic/#respond Sun, 22 May 2022 04:12:24 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48980 World Youth Day will take place August 1-6, 2023 in Lisbon. The motto chosen from Luke 1:39, “Mary arose and went with haste,” is one that will speak to the hearts of the thousands of young people expected to join Pope Francis in prayer during this international faith gathering. Catholics are asked to begin interceding […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/world-youth-day-lisbon-2023-patron-saints-catholic/feed/ 0 10 Quotes From The Catholic Church’s 10 Newest Saints https://catholic-link.org/new-saints-catholic-quotes/ https://catholic-link.org/new-saints-catholic-quotes/#respond Wed, 18 May 2022 04:15:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48815 On May 15, 2022, Pope Francis introduced ten new Saints to the Catholic Church. Each of these holy men and women are powerful examples of lives dedicated to God through service, faith, and love. At the canonization Mass, Pope Francis reminded the faithful that all are called to become saints. “Being disciples of Jesus and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/new-saints-catholic-quotes/feed/ 0 How To Set Goals In The Spiritual Life | Gospel Reflection https://catholic-link.org/goal-setting-spiritual-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/goal-setting-spiritual-catholic/#respond Wed, 11 May 2022 10:04:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48729 Gospel of John 13: 31-35 When Judas had left them, Jesus said,“Now is the Son of Man glorified, and God is glorified in him.If God is glorified in him,God will also glorify him in himself,and God will glorify him at once.My children, I will be with you only a little while longer.I give you a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/goal-setting-spiritual-catholic/feed/ 0 St. Catherine Of Siena And A Woman’s Gift Of Intuition https://catholic-link.org/catherine-siena-intuition-women-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/catherine-siena-intuition-women-catholic/#respond Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:07:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48531 Though she was physically short in stature, St. Catherine of Siena was a spiritual giant among the giants. She was canonized by Pope Pius II in 1461, only eighty-one years after her death. In 1866, she was declared a patron saint of Rome, and in 1939, co-patron saint of Italy (along with St. Francis of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catherine-siena-intuition-women-catholic/feed/ 0 Gospel Reflection: Don’t Be So Absorbed In Your Feelings That You Miss What’s In Front Of You https://catholic-link.org/gospel-reflection-dont-be-so-absorbed-in-your-feelings-that-you-miss-whats-in-front-of-you/ https://catholic-link.org/gospel-reflection-dont-be-so-absorbed-in-your-feelings-that-you-miss-whats-in-front-of-you/#respond Thu, 28 Apr 2022 10:31:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48566 Gospel of John 21: 1-19 At that time, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias.He revealed himself in this way.Together were Simon Peter, Thomas called Didymus,Nathanael from Cana in Galilee,Zebedee’s sons, and two others of his disciples.Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.”They said to him, “We also […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/gospel-reflection-dont-be-so-absorbed-in-your-feelings-that-you-miss-whats-in-front-of-you/feed/ 0 Catholic Resources For Discipleship And Small Groups https://catholic-link.org/catholic-resources-for-discipleship-and-small-groups/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-resources-for-discipleship-and-small-groups/#respond Tue, 26 Apr 2022 10:33:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38779 Discipleship is key to evangelization. As Fr. George puts it, “Mass is where the meat is” and oftentimes this is a hard place for people to START their relationship with God. As a result, we need to be inviting people into a relationship with Christ and helping build their spiritual lives and bring them to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-resources-for-discipleship-and-small-groups/feed/ 0 Divine Mercy Sunday Is Good For Your Mental Health https://catholic-link.org/divine-mercy-sunday-is-good-for-your-mental-health/ https://catholic-link.org/divine-mercy-sunday-is-good-for-your-mental-health/#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:40:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48545 Gospel of John 20:19-31 On the evening of that first day of the week,when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood in their midstand said to them, “Peace be with you.”When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.The disciples rejoiced when they […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/divine-mercy-sunday-is-good-for-your-mental-health/feed/ 0 Can The Holy Spirit Ask Us To Be Illogical? https://catholic-link.org/can-the-holy-spirit-ask-us-to-be-illogical/ https://catholic-link.org/can-the-holy-spirit-ask-us-to-be-illogical/#respond Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48480 Are Faith and Reason Compatible? A friend recently asked me a great question. Should decisions we make be made on faith alone or should we have faith and use reasoning. Put another way, could the Holy Spirit point us in a direction which seems like a logically poor decision? At the heart of this question […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/can-the-holy-spirit-ask-us-to-be-illogical/feed/ 0 How To Distinguish Mortal And Venial Sins https://catholic-link.org/mortal-sins-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/mortal-sins-catholic/#respond Sat, 09 Apr 2022 10:44:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48404 The virtue of charity is our union with God. The  Council of Trent declared that we maintain the virtues of faith and hope after we commit a mortal sin, both of which encourage us to seek out the sacrament of confession. But  the Catechism of the Council of Trent explains that “whoever offends God, even […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/mortal-sins-catholic/feed/ 0 5 Reasons To Read The Word Of God Daily  https://catholic-link.org/word-of-god-bible-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/word-of-god-bible-catholic/#respond Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:08:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48389 The Bible has undergone something of a revival in recent years. The Canadian psychologist, Jordan Peterson, drew global appeal with his lengthy YouTube commentaries on the book of Genesis. Fr. Mike Schmitz’s ‘Bible in a Year’ podcast maintained over 400,000 daily listeners throughout 2021. And recent studies show that a majority of Americans still believe […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/word-of-god-bible-catholic/feed/ 0 3 Saints Who Struggled With Scrupulosity And What They Did to Combat It https://catholic-link.org/scrupulosity-catholic-saints/ https://catholic-link.org/scrupulosity-catholic-saints/#respond Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48395 “Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” – Matthew 5:48 Be Perfect Jesus tells us to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect. For the person struggling with scrupulosity, this passage is taken out of context, magnified, and becomes a daily chore. Our Lord is telling us to love with the love […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/scrupulosity-catholic-saints/feed/ 0 What Would The Saints Say To Will Smith And Chris Rock? https://catholic-link.org/will-smith-catholic-saint-quotes-anger/ https://catholic-link.org/will-smith-catholic-saint-quotes-anger/#respond Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:52:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48377 Even if you didn’t watch the Oscars, you’ve likely seen all over social media what occurred between Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Will Smith. An offensive joke was told at the expense of Jada Pinkett Smith and her husband retaliated by walking on stage to slap Chris Rock and then proceeded to cuss him […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/will-smith-catholic-saint-quotes-anger/feed/ 0 If Success Is Unattainable, Why Even Try? https://catholic-link.org/success-catholic-bible-study-gospel/ https://catholic-link.org/success-catholic-bible-study-gospel/#respond Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:05:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48302 Gospel of Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus,but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying,“This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.”So to them Jesus addressed this parable:“A man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father,‘Father give me the share of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/success-catholic-bible-study-gospel/feed/ 0 Are You Really Happy? A Question We Should Ask Ourselves https://catholic-link.org/happy-catholic-content-pine/ https://catholic-link.org/happy-catholic-content-pine/#respond Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:10:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48207 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/happy-catholic-content-pine/feed/ 0 The Pains Of Porn And Love https://catholic-link.org/porn-love-relationships-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/porn-love-relationships-catholic/#respond Mon, 07 Mar 2022 11:47:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48186 He’s such a great guy, Ash – but I don’t know how to talk to him about, about. She paused searching carefully for her words. About, huff, you know!  Ah, I told my sister, searching everywhere in that airtight moment for some wise words, which of course weren’t mine to give as I was only […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/porn-love-relationships-catholic/feed/ 0 What Is The Universal Call To Holiness And Why Should You Care? https://catholic-link.org/universal-call-holiness-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/universal-call-holiness-catholic/#respond Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:11:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48139 Thirst and Perfection God thirsts for you. He desires you and He loves you. This thirst is universal and extends to every beloved created person. The Church shows forth this love of God for us and beckons us to be like Him. Regardless of our own state in life, our vocation, or circumstances, we are […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/universal-call-holiness-catholic/feed/ 0 2024 Catholic Monthly Devotions And An Inspirational Catholic Quote For Each Month https://catholic-link.org/2022-catholic-monthly-devotions-and-an-inspirational-catholic-quote-for-each-month/ https://catholic-link.org/2022-catholic-monthly-devotions-and-an-inspirational-catholic-quote-for-each-month/#respond Thu, 24 Feb 2022 23:04:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47462 It is a tradition of the Catholic Church to observe a specific devotion during each month of the year. Here is the list of those devotions and a saint quote that will inspire you! 2024 Catholic Monthly Devotions January – The Holy Name of Jesus “The sweet name of Jesus produces in us holy thoughts, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/2022-catholic-monthly-devotions-and-an-inspirational-catholic-quote-for-each-month/feed/ 0 We All Have Something Keeping Us From God https://catholic-link.org/plank-eye-catholic-gospel-refelction/ https://catholic-link.org/plank-eye-catholic-gospel-refelction/#respond Thu, 24 Feb 2022 10:19:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=48043 Gospel of Luke 6: 39-45 Jesus told his disciples a parable,“Can a blind person guide a blind person?Will not both fall into a pit?No disciple is superior to the teacher;but when fully trained,every disciple will be like his teacher.Why do you notice the splinter in your brother’s eye,but do not perceive the wooden beam in […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/plank-eye-catholic-gospel-refelction/feed/ 0 10 Ways To Make A Pilgrimage This Lent Without Leaving Home https://catholic-link.org/pilgrimage-lent-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/pilgrimage-lent-catholic/#respond Fri, 18 Feb 2022 09:37:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47943 How many of us find ourselves yearning for the dusty streets of Jerusalem during Lent?  Lent has traditionally been a time of pilgrimage, particularly to the Holy Land as we prepare to commemorate Our Lord’s Passion. 3 Main Purposes Of A Pilgrimage A pilgrimage traditionally served three main purposes: Penance & Purgation – Pilgrimages are […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pilgrimage-lent-catholic/feed/ 0 Jesus Will Not Reject Us | Restore https://catholic-link.org/lent-catholic-bible-study-restore/ https://catholic-link.org/lent-catholic-bible-study-restore/#respond Thu, 10 Feb 2022 12:44:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47898 BEHOLD, NOW IS THE ACCEPTA B L E T I M E ; B E H O L D , N O W I S THE DAY OF SALVATION. 2 CORINTHIANS 6:2 We have all had the experience of knowing that we need to do something about a situation and yet putting it off until […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/lent-catholic-bible-study-restore/feed/ 0 Life Is Full Of Unexpected Changes…Here’s How To Respond | Gospel Reflection https://catholic-link.org/lifes-unexpected-changes-come-when-we-least-expect-it-heres-what-to-do-gospel-reflection/ https://catholic-link.org/lifes-unexpected-changes-come-when-we-least-expect-it-heres-what-to-do-gospel-reflection/#respond Wed, 02 Feb 2022 17:22:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47819 Gospel of Luke 5:1-11 While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God,mhe was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two boats there alongside the lake; the fishermen had disembarked and were washing their nets.Getting into one of the boats, the one belonging to Simon, he asked him […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/lifes-unexpected-changes-come-when-we-least-expect-it-heres-what-to-do-gospel-reflection/feed/ 0 “If Families Aren’t Going To Mass, Your Catholic School Is Failing.” https://catholic-link.org/if-families-arent-going-to-mass-your-catholic-school-is-failing-%ef%bf%bc/ https://catholic-link.org/if-families-arent-going-to-mass-your-catholic-school-is-failing-%ef%bf%bc/#respond Tue, 01 Feb 2022 03:21:49 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47778 This is an alarming statement – adding another level of responsibility on schools, especially in today’s society. But Catholic schools can and should influence Mass attendance! As we know today, many Catholic school students aren’t experiencing the Church as a family unit. Let’s consider why, and offer some solutions. Data confirms that members of a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/if-families-arent-going-to-mass-your-catholic-school-is-failing-%ef%bf%bc/feed/ 0 What We Can Learn From How Jesus Handled Rejection https://catholic-link.org/what-we-can-learn-from-how-jesus-handled-rejection/ https://catholic-link.org/what-we-can-learn-from-how-jesus-handled-rejection/#respond Wed, 26 Jan 2022 13:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47691 Gospel of Luke 4:21-30 Jesus began speaking in the synagogue, saying:“Today this Scripture passage is fulfilled in your hearing.”And all spoke highly of himand were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth. They also asked, “Isn’t this the son of Joseph?”He said to them, “Surely you will quote me this proverb,‘Physician, cure yourself,’ […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-we-can-learn-from-how-jesus-handled-rejection/feed/ 0 The Body Of Christ Suffers When We Choose To Compare | Sunday Reflection January 23, 2022 https://catholic-link.org/body-of-christ-gospel-reflection/ https://catholic-link.org/body-of-christ-gospel-reflection/#respond Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:13:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47637 Luke Brown, LPCCAfter completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy from St. Mary’s University in Winona, MN, Luke received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from South Dakota State University in his native South Dakota. He is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in the state of Ohio and has experience working with children, adolescents, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/body-of-christ-gospel-reflection/feed/ 0 5 Signs You’re Struggling With Scrupulosity https://catholic-link.org/5-signs-youre-struggling-with-scrupulosity/ https://catholic-link.org/5-signs-youre-struggling-with-scrupulosity/#respond Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:47:24 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47527 What is Scrupulosity? Scrupulosity is a disorder in which someone is pathologically obsessed with moral or religious issues, and it makes them act in a compulsive and often distressing way. Someone suffering from scrupulosity has obsessions, feels compulsions, has anxiety, feels distress, and it often affects most other aspects of normal life. There are varying […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-signs-youre-struggling-with-scrupulosity/feed/ 0 41 Resolutions From St. Gabriel Of Our Lady Of Sorrows https://catholic-link.org/st-gabriels-41-resolutions/ https://catholic-link.org/st-gabriels-41-resolutions/#respond Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:46:37 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39264 How are your New Year’s resolutions holding up?! If you haven’t been able to stick to your own goals or you just need some inspiration to try something different, take a look at this incredible list written by St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrow. If you don’t think you can stick to all 41 […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/st-gabriels-41-resolutions/feed/ 0 Keeping Serenity And Sobriety During The Holiday Season https://catholic-link.org/keeping-serenity-and-sobriety-during-the-holiday-season/ https://catholic-link.org/keeping-serenity-and-sobriety-during-the-holiday-season/#respond Wed, 22 Dec 2021 06:01:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47402 I’ll never forget my first sober Christmas and New Year’s. I had about two and a half months free from alcohol and drug use (which seemed miraculous at the time, as it still does today), and I was preparing for what I knew would be a test of the principles that I had been reading […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/keeping-serenity-and-sobriety-during-the-holiday-season/feed/ 0 The Assignment: Create A Meme Of Fr. Mike Schmitz https://catholic-link.org/the-assignment-create-a-meme-of-fr-mike-schmitz/ https://catholic-link.org/the-assignment-create-a-meme-of-fr-mike-schmitz/#respond Thu, 09 Dec 2021 15:59:58 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47179 Elise McBride, a sixth-grade religion teacher at St. Francis of Assisi school in Ohio, wanted to find a way to help her students understand what Catholics are celebrating on the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The common misconception, even among adult Catholics, is that this Feast Day is about the conception of Jesus. However, the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-assignment-create-a-meme-of-fr-mike-schmitz/feed/ 0 How To Forgive The Person Who Hurt You https://catholic-link.org/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you/#respond Mon, 06 Dec 2021 19:40:31 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46922 Forgiveness is so hard, but why? Often, the desire for an eye for an eye overwhelms us, we want the person who hurt us to receive justice and be held accountable. But does holding on to the hurt and anger in fact accomplish our desire for justice? Again and again, I see that when I […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-forgive-someone-who-hurt-you/feed/ 0 4 Reasons Authentic Catholic Healthcare Matters (And How To Find It!) https://catholic-link.org/4-reasons-authentic-catholic-healthcare-matters-and-how-to-find-it/ https://catholic-link.org/4-reasons-authentic-catholic-healthcare-matters-and-how-to-find-it/#respond Tue, 30 Nov 2021 05:37:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46943 In 2018, Greg and Dr. Kathleen Berchelmann sold their house and farm in Saint Louis, moved to Connecticut with their 7 children, and with the support of the Catholic Medical Association started-the not-for-profit MyCatholicDoctor Foundation – a virtual hospital that is pro-life and pro eternal life, the only nationwide faithful Catholic telehealth service.  Who We […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/4-reasons-authentic-catholic-healthcare-matters-and-how-to-find-it/feed/ 0 10 Things To Know About Child Loss That Will Help You Support Grieving Families https://catholic-link.org/10-things-to-know-about-child-loss-that-will-help-you-support-grieving-families/ https://catholic-link.org/10-things-to-know-about-child-loss-that-will-help-you-support-grieving-families/#respond Tue, 16 Nov 2021 17:31:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46496 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/10-things-to-know-about-child-loss-that-will-help-you-support-grieving-families/feed/ 0 5 Ways To Nurture Your Marriage In A Season Of Infertility https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-to-nurture-your-marriage-in-a-season-of-infertility/ https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-to-nurture-your-marriage-in-a-season-of-infertility/#respond Tue, 09 Nov 2021 05:15:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46411 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-to-nurture-your-marriage-in-a-season-of-infertility/feed/ 0 Don’t Overlook The Importance Of A Child’s Imagination When Teaching The Faith https://catholic-link.org/catholic-imagination-children-teaching-faith/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-imagination-children-teaching-faith/#respond Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:50:47 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46321 What if?  Every movie, book, or play sees its genesis when someone somewhere utters those two words: what if? What if a mammoth shark terrorizes a beach community? What if a boy befriends a stranded extraterrestrial and works to help the being return home? What if a young wizard must battle for his life with […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-imagination-children-teaching-faith/feed/ 0 Understanding Atheism When It’s Hidden From Sight https://catholic-link.org/understanding-atheism-when-its-hidden-from-sight/ https://catholic-link.org/understanding-atheism-when-its-hidden-from-sight/#respond Fri, 05 Nov 2021 04:02:51 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46298 When I was a boy Soviet Russia and Red China were the great atheistic superpowers. It was part of their avowed plan to stamp out religion in all its forms. Seminaries and religious schools were closed. The printing of Bibles and religious books was banned. Christian leaders were thrown into jail, tortured and often martyred. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/understanding-atheism-when-its-hidden-from-sight/feed/ 0 Get To Know St. Charles Borromeo The “Practical Genius” https://catholic-link.org/saint-charles-borromeo/ https://catholic-link.org/saint-charles-borromeo/#respond Thu, 04 Nov 2021 16:56:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46289 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/saint-charles-borromeo/feed/ 0 Five Things Children Of Divorce Want The Church To Know https://catholic-link.org/five-things-children-of-divorce-want-the-catholic-church-to-know/ https://catholic-link.org/five-things-children-of-divorce-want-the-catholic-church-to-know/#respond Tue, 02 Nov 2021 04:10:09 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46274 Every year over a million children experience the divorce of their parents, and at least one-quarter of all young adults are children of divorce. And those numbers grow when you include people whose parents never married but later split up, or those whose parents divorce later in life (“gray divorce,” which is on the rise).  […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/five-things-children-of-divorce-want-the-catholic-church-to-know/feed/ 0 What Is Sin And What Are Its Effects? https://catholic-link.org/sin-effects-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/sin-effects-catholic/#respond Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:33:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46098 Will WrightWill Wright lives in Phoenix with his wife and sons and is a History and Religion Teacher at St. John Paul II Catholic High School. He is a regular speaker at the Institute of Catholic Theology in Phoenix and an instructor at the Kino Catechetical Institute. He is also a regular author for the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/sin-effects-catholic/feed/ 0 3 Powerful Weapons Your Family Needs To Slay Dragons https://catholic-link.org/3-powerful-weapons-your-family-needs-to-slay-dragons/ https://catholic-link.org/3-powerful-weapons-your-family-needs-to-slay-dragons/#respond Tue, 26 Oct 2021 15:25:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46166 Dr. John R. WoodDr. John R. Wood is the author of three books, “The Light Entrusted to You“, “Where There is a Will There is a Way” and the bestselling, “Ordinary Lives, Extraordinary Mission: 5 Steps to Winning the War Within”. John and his wife Kristin are very active in their local Catholic parish.  Together, their dedication […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-powerful-weapons-your-family-needs-to-slay-dragons/feed/ 0 8 Things A Priest Can Do To Support A Couple Experiencing Miscarriage https://catholic-link.org/8-things-a-priest-can-do-to-support-a-couple-experiencing-miscarriage/ https://catholic-link.org/8-things-a-priest-can-do-to-support-a-couple-experiencing-miscarriage/#respond Mon, 25 Oct 2021 13:41:28 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46089 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/8-things-a-priest-can-do-to-support-a-couple-experiencing-miscarriage/feed/ 0 Is Hell For Real? https://catholic-link.org/hell-real-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/hell-real-catholic/#respond Thu, 21 Oct 2021 03:37:32 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46081 Dr. Christopher Malloyamzn.to/3DJLTpJ

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/hell-real-catholic/feed/ 0 6 Social Graces Every Modern Gentleman Should Know https://catholic-link.org/social-graces-men/ https://catholic-link.org/social-graces-men/#respond Wed, 13 Oct 2021 05:29:16 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=46025 Ideals of gentlemanly behavior have undergone quite a revival lately – in articles, videos, and guidebooks, which continue to issue forth from the presses and Internet. Much of the advice is obvious.  A gentleman should be respectful and courteous but also strong.  He should know the basics of proper grooming, dress, table manners, and behavior […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/social-graces-men/feed/ 0 What Most People Don’t Understand About The Last Rites https://catholic-link.org/what-most-people-dont-understand-about-the-last-rites/ https://catholic-link.org/what-most-people-dont-understand-about-the-last-rites/#respond Fri, 08 Oct 2021 05:28:22 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=45934 Al SmithAl Smith is a writer with Catholic Exchange Magazine and is the editor of three best-selling books available from Sophia Institute Press: The Cries of the Jesus from the Cross: A Fulton Sheen Anthology (2018)  Lord, Teach Us To Pray: A Fulton Sheen Anthology (2020) and Archbishop Sheen’s Book of Sacraments: A Fulton Sheen Anthology(2021).He is a husband, father, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/knights-eucharist-spirituality/feed/ 0 2 Books That Inspired St. Therese | Saints And The Books They Loved https://catholic-link.org/2-books-that-inspired-st-therese-saints-and-the-books-they-loved/ https://catholic-link.org/2-books-that-inspired-st-therese-saints-and-the-books-they-loved/#respond Fri, 01 Oct 2021 16:59:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=45923 Catholic LinkCatholic-Link

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/2-books-that-inspired-st-therese-saints-and-the-books-they-loved/feed/ 0 Just Don’t Ask Me To Be A Sister Or A Priest! | Encouragement For The Reluctant Discerner https://catholic-link.org/just-dont-ask-me-to-be-a-sister-or-a-priest-encouragement-for-the-reluctant-discerner/ https://catholic-link.org/just-dont-ask-me-to-be-a-sister-or-a-priest-encouragement-for-the-reluctant-discerner/#respond Wed, 29 Sep 2021 16:19:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=45903 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/just-dont-ask-me-to-be-a-sister-or-a-priest-encouragement-for-the-reluctant-discerner/feed/ 0 A List Of Sacramentals To Use https://catholic-link.org/a-list-of-sacramentals-to-use/ https://catholic-link.org/a-list-of-sacramentals-to-use/#respond Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:12:32 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=42147 What are Sacramentals? “Holy Mother Church has, moreover, instituted sacramentals. These are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments. They signify effects, particularly of a spiritual nature, which are obtained through the intercession of the Church. By them men are disposed to receive the chief effect of the sacraments, and various occasions in […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-list-of-sacramentals-to-use/feed/ 0 An Answer To The Most Asked Question In Human History https://catholic-link.org/an-answer-to-the-most-asked-question-in-human-history/ https://catholic-link.org/an-answer-to-the-most-asked-question-in-human-history/#respond Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:06:36 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=44540 Will WrightWill Wright lives in Phoenix with his wife and sons and is a History and Religion Teacher at St. John Paul II Catholic High School. He is a regular speaker at the Institute of Catholic Theology in Phoenix and an instructor at the Kino Catechetical Institute. He is also a regular author for the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/an-answer-to-the-most-asked-question-in-human-history/feed/ 0 30 Things Catholics Need For Spiritual Survival https://catholic-link.org/30-things-catholics-need-for-spiritual-survival/ https://catholic-link.org/30-things-catholics-need-for-spiritual-survival/#respond Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:44:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=45665 What Do Catholics Need For Spiritual Survival? Tilma Religious GoodsCleveland’s Catholic Religious Goods Store Our Lady of Guadalupe Are you looking for the perfect gift for your Catholic friends and family members? Are you planning on attending a baptism, first communion, confirmation, marriage, or ordination? From the moment you pass under the Papal flag at […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/30-things-catholics-need-for-spiritual-survival/feed/ 0 The ABCs And 123s Of Catholic School Safety https://catholic-link.org/the-abcs-and-123s-of-catholic-school-safety/ https://catholic-link.org/the-abcs-and-123s-of-catholic-school-safety/#respond Mon, 20 Sep 2021 14:45:28 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=45658 With the new school year in session nationwide, our Catholic Schools find themselves balancing the challenges of returning to a “normal” school year while remaining mindful of new instructional methods and ever-changing mask and distance mandates. Yet another challenge, however, lurks in the background, and it’s an overlooked casualty of the COVID-pandemic: when our schools […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-abcs-and-123s-of-catholic-school-safety/feed/ 0 What Was Said At The National Catholic Prayer Breakfast In Washington, DC? https://catholic-link.org/what-was-said-at-the-national-catholic-prayer-breakfast-in-washington-dc/ https://catholic-link.org/what-was-said-at-the-national-catholic-prayer-breakfast-in-washington-dc/#respond Wed, 15 Sep 2021 17:14:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=45639 Jeff Cavins, Catholic Bible evangelist, and Most Reverend Steven J. Lopes the Bishop of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter had the opportunity to share some words of wisdom at the 2021 National Catholic Prayer Breakfast (NCPB) that was held on September 14 in Washington, DC. This event began in 2004 in […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-was-said-at-the-national-catholic-prayer-breakfast-in-washington-dc/feed/ 0 5 Ways For Catholic Teachers To Prepare For The School Year https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-for-catholicteachers-to-prepare-for-the-school-year/ https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-for-catholicteachers-to-prepare-for-the-school-year/#respond Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:29:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=44550 The Catholic school teacher is called to plant and nurture seeds that will bear fruit during the school year. Today, I thought I’d share 5 tips on how to prepare for the upcoming school year. These are things I found particularly helpful from my teaching days. 5 Ways Catholic Teachers Can Prepare For The School […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-for-catholicteachers-to-prepare-for-the-school-year/feed/ 0 What You Shouldn’t Say When A Friend Miscarries…And What You Should https://catholic-link.org/catholic-miscarriage-response/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-miscarriage-response/#respond Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:08:57 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=45566 If you’ve had the terrible, heart-wrenching misfortune of losing a child by miscarriage, I understand. And so does St. Zelie Martin, who experienced child loss multiple times. People try to help, and it is not always a healing experience. This is a list for those who want to comfort someone. Hopefully, it helps you understand […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-miscarriage-response/feed/ 0 “I’m Not Pro-Murdering Babies”: Resources For A Catholic Response To Abortion https://catholic-link.org/im-not-pro-murdering-babies-a-catholic-response-and-resources/ https://catholic-link.org/im-not-pro-murdering-babies-a-catholic-response-and-resources/#respond Fri, 10 Sep 2021 16:47:02 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=45561 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/im-not-pro-murdering-babies-a-catholic-response-and-resources/feed/ 0 If This Is What Marriage Implies, Is It Really Worth It? The Strange Things That All Couples Fight Over https://catholic-link.org/weird-things-all-couples-fight-about/ https://catholic-link.org/weird-things-all-couples-fight-about/#respond Fri, 10 Sep 2021 11:30:00 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=5559 oday’s video could be useful for illustrating the daily quarrels that we can all relate to. Although I myself am not married and am on my way towards the priesthood, more than once I have witnessed –with a bit of awe to be honest–the surprising capacity of loving couples to argue over the most ridiculous […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/weird-things-all-couples-fight-about/feed/ 0 Every Kind Of Suffering Is An Invitation From God https://catholic-link.org/every-kind-of-suffering-is-an-invitation-from-god/ https://catholic-link.org/every-kind-of-suffering-is-an-invitation-from-god/#respond Fri, 03 Sep 2021 02:32:57 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=44448 When we suffer in any way, it is normal to ask why. Why does this have to happen? Why would God allow this? In some of our worst moments of suffering, it can feel not only like God is not present, but that he is very far away. We feel abandoned and betrayed. We get […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/every-kind-of-suffering-is-an-invitation-from-god/feed/ 0 The Sweet And Sour Of NFP (Natural Family Planning) https://catholic-link.org/the-sweet-and-sour-of-nfp-natural-family-planning/ https://catholic-link.org/the-sweet-and-sour-of-nfp-natural-family-planning/#respond Thu, 02 Sep 2021 02:41:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=44443 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-sweet-and-sour-of-nfp-natural-family-planning/feed/ 0 Saint Augustine’s “Confessions” | 11 Essential Quotes On The Christian Life https://catholic-link.org/11-quotes-saint-augustine-essential-for-our-christian-life/ https://catholic-link.org/11-quotes-saint-augustine-essential-for-our-christian-life/#respond Sun, 29 Aug 2021 02:58:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=11168 The Confessions is the book through which I encountered a great saint. It is the book I recommend the most when it comes to conversion and the spiritual fight. In addition to being a beautiful dialogue between Saint Augustine and God, this autobiography shows that the saints were also sinners just like you and me. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/11-quotes-saint-augustine-essential-for-our-christian-life/feed/ 0 How Catholic Schools Can Create A Pro-life Culture https://catholic-link.org/how-catholic-schools-can-create-a-pro-life-culture/ https://catholic-link.org/how-catholic-schools-can-create-a-pro-life-culture/#respond Mon, 23 Aug 2021 14:17:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=44153 Creating a pro-life culture is not simply putting up posters during pro-life week or sending a few students to the March for Life. Those things are good, but if that’s all you do, it’s like putting a band-aid on an issue that’s literally life or death and saying, “Whelp, that should do it.” Let’s certainly […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-catholic-schools-can-create-a-pro-life-culture/feed/ 0 Here’s Where You Can Find Modest Clothes That Are Actually Cute! https://catholic-link.org/heres-where-you-can-find-modest-clothes-that-actually-cover-even-swimsuits/ https://catholic-link.org/heres-where-you-can-find-modest-clothes-that-actually-cover-even-swimsuits/#respond Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:59:15 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=44079 The Norwegian women’s handball team chose to wear sporty shorts rather than bikini bottoms and having been fined for it, caused world-wide conversation over sexist sports rules and modesty. Then, German women’s gymnastics wore all-over unitards rather than the popular and expected skimpy gymnast leotard in response. Good for them! What a way to put […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/heres-where-you-can-find-modest-clothes-that-actually-cover-even-swimsuits/feed/ 0 This Is The Saying Every Catholic Parish Needs To Stop Using https://catholic-link.org/this-is-the-saying-every-catholic-parish-needs-to-stop-using/ https://catholic-link.org/this-is-the-saying-every-catholic-parish-needs-to-stop-using/#respond Thu, 12 Aug 2021 03:23:02 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=44044 “We’ve always done it that way.” Now is the time for the Catholic Church to stop using this as an excuse. Why? In parishes across the world, efficiency and comfort have stifled creativity. Instead of innovation, we’ve opted for convenience. Instead of finding new ways to effectively outreach, engage others, and bring people to know […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/this-is-the-saying-every-catholic-parish-needs-to-stop-using/feed/ 0 Jesus, The Master Psychologist: Unworthy Of Self-Worth? https://catholic-link.org/jesus-the-master-psychologist-unworthy-of-self-worth/ https://catholic-link.org/jesus-the-master-psychologist-unworthy-of-self-worth/#respond Mon, 02 Aug 2021 14:33:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43886 So you also, when you have done all that is commanded you, say, “We are unworthy servants.” — Luke 17:10 What grade would Jesus receive in a college counseling class today? Would He even pass? To counsel someone to call himself an “unworthy servant” would be asking for an F, as it would collide headlong […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/jesus-the-master-psychologist-unworthy-of-self-worth/feed/ 0 4 Olympic Athletes Who Ask The Blessed Mother For Help https://catholic-link.org/catholic-olympics-blessed-mother/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-olympics-blessed-mother/#respond Tue, 27 Jul 2021 16:57:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43820 By now, you’ve probably been drawn into the competition, the passion, and the excitement of the Summer Olympics taking place in Toyko. The athletes are an inspiration to all as they give everything they have to the sport that they have spent many hours perfecting. Most of these men and women depend on trainers, coaches, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-olympics-blessed-mother/feed/ 0 5 Women Saints Who Define True Beauty https://catholic-link.org/5-women-saints-who-define-true-beauty/ https://catholic-link.org/5-women-saints-who-define-true-beauty/#respond Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:07:18 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39373 Women are constantly bombarded with the culture’s ideas of beauty, but what if we chose to learn from the saints instead? Click the links below to dig deeper into the stories of these women saints and discover true beauty and goodness. 5 Saints Who Demonstrate True Beauty 1.  St. Brigid of Kildare –  “When she […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-women-saints-who-define-true-beauty/feed/ 0 Ordinary Work Is An Expression Of Prayer | Kimberly Hahn https://catholic-link.org/ordinary-work-is-an-expression-of-prayer-kimberly-hahn/ https://catholic-link.org/ordinary-work-is-an-expression-of-prayer-kimberly-hahn/#respond Wed, 14 Jul 2021 18:19:15 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43625 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/ordinary-work-is-an-expression-of-prayer-kimberly-hahn/feed/ 0 5 Things That Happen On A Silent Retreat https://catholic-link.org/5-things-youll-learn-on-a-silent-retreat/ https://catholic-link.org/5-things-youll-learn-on-a-silent-retreat/#respond Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:26:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36795 Are you feeling low? Tired? Empty? Perhaps God is asking you to go on a silent retreat.  Retreats, particularly those done in silence, allow us to set time apart for God by disconnecting from the very connected world we live in. Retreats can be for as little as one day to as long as one […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-things-youll-learn-on-a-silent-retreat/feed/ 0 What’s Wrong With Manliness In Today’s Culture? https://catholic-link.org/whats-wrong-with-manliness-in-todays-culture/ https://catholic-link.org/whats-wrong-with-manliness-in-todays-culture/#respond Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:41:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43448 Depending where you look, and who you listen to, the current state of manliness seems pretty bleak. Are authentically masculine men still a thing? Has manliness changed? In a recent video, Dave DiNuzzo of TrueManhood Catholic Men’s Ministry and Drew Taylor of To The Heights and Catholic-Link.org sat down to discuss. What is Manliness? Manliness […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/whats-wrong-with-manliness-in-todays-culture/feed/ 0 Virtue Is The Answer | TrueManhood’s Guide To Virtue https://catholic-link.org/how-to-grow-in-virtue/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-grow-in-virtue/#respond Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:50:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43245 Everyone struggles with something. A root sin, a set of bad habits, some sort of fear, something that causes undue anxiety, etc. Many (most?) of us struggle with many such things. So what does a person do? Drew Taylor and I sat down recently to discuss this topic, and more. Check it out here: True […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-grow-in-virtue/feed/ 0 Christian Singer Gets Slammed For “Modest Is Hottest” Song…Your Thoughts? https://catholic-link.org/christian-singer-gets-slammed-for-modest-is-hottest-song-your-thoughts/ https://catholic-link.org/christian-singer-gets-slammed-for-modest-is-hottest-song-your-thoughts/#respond Fri, 25 Jun 2021 16:44:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43226 Contemporary Christian artist Matthew West (known for songs “Hello My Name Is” and “Happy“) released a song titled “Modest Is Hottest” on June 18 that has received both criticism and support. The father of two daughters shared the intention behind his new song on his social media accounts. As a dad raising daughters, this song is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/christian-singer-gets-slammed-for-modest-is-hottest-song-your-thoughts/feed/ 0 Meet Venerable Jan Tyranowski: An Ordinary Man With An Extraordinary Impact https://catholic-link.org/meet-venerable-jan-tyranowski-an-ordinary-man-with-an-extraordinary-impact/ https://catholic-link.org/meet-venerable-jan-tyranowski-an-ordinary-man-with-an-extraordinary-impact/#respond Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:37:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43112 In the early 1940s, the Nazis dominated many countries in central Europe. And they were not neutral toward religion. They sought to destroy the Catholic Church, sending thousands of priests and religious to concentration camps, silencing any opposition from religious leaders, prohibiting most public expressions of faith and outlawing education in the Christian life. The goal […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/meet-venerable-jan-tyranowski-an-ordinary-man-with-an-extraordinary-impact/feed/ 0 Striving For Holiness And “The Perfection of Imperfection” https://catholic-link.org/striving-for-holiness-and-the-perfection-of-imperfection/ https://catholic-link.org/striving-for-holiness-and-the-perfection-of-imperfection/#respond Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:11:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=42293 Doug Tooke – “The Perfection of Imperfection This post was inspired by Doug Tooke’s Talk: “The Perfection of Imperfection.” This Talk is featured in the OSV Talks series, a series of topics from prominent Catholic leaders to spark discussion, explore new or re-explore old approaches, and inspire creative thinking, all from the heart of the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/striving-for-holiness-and-the-perfection-of-imperfection/feed/ 0 Can Married People Become Saints? https://catholic-link.org/married-saints-sainthood-religous/ https://catholic-link.org/married-saints-sainthood-religous/#respond Sun, 20 Jun 2021 14:37:34 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43127 Recently I read an account of a martyr who was not an ordained religious. The author began the reflection by saying that this saint helps us to keep in mind that sainthood is possible in all states of life. While this statement is true and supplies hope and encouragement for those of us who aren’t […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/married-saints-sainthood-religous/feed/ 0 How God Worked Through My Battle Against COVID https://catholic-link.org/covid-catholic-hospital/ https://catholic-link.org/covid-catholic-hospital/#respond Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:07:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=43035 How many of the people that you know, who contracted COVID, are grateful that they got it? I know of no one, other than myself. I contracted COVID-19 and went on an intense and crazy journey. Watch this video interview of my discussion with Drew and Katie Taylor to hear more details.  All Alone When […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/covid-catholic-hospital/feed/ 0 Why Don’t I Ever Get Enough Sleep? https://catholic-link.org/sleep-lack-eden/ https://catholic-link.org/sleep-lack-eden/#respond Mon, 07 Jun 2021 13:49:13 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=42286 As someone who usually has trouble falling asleep at night, I often wake up thinking “I didn’t get enough sleep.” A great attitude for the start of the day, right?  This idea of lack directly results from the Fall in the Garden of Eden.  God created in the beginning. He created man and woman, giving […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/sleep-lack-eden/feed/ 0 Through The Eyes Of A Child | Fr. Boniface Hicks Quote https://catholic-link.org/through-the-eyes-of-a-child-fr-boniface-hicks-quote/ https://catholic-link.org/through-the-eyes-of-a-child-fr-boniface-hicks-quote/#respond Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:58:58 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=42494 Through The Eyes Of A Child And The Heart Of St. Joseph More Resources On St. Joseph Drew and Katie Taylor sit down with Father Boniface Hicks, OSB to discuss Fr Boniface’s book Through the Heart of Saint Joseph. A gift to the Catholic Church in the year of St Joseph, it teaches us how […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/through-the-eyes-of-a-child-fr-boniface-hicks-quote/feed/ 0 June Is Devoted To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus | Mark Your Calendar! https://catholic-link.org/june-is-devoted-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-mark-your-calendar/ https://catholic-link.org/june-is-devoted-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-mark-your-calendar/#respond Mon, 31 May 2021 03:51:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33816 Did you know that each month has a traditional Catholic devotion? We can focus on each devotion month-by-month to grow in our faith and traditions. Make yourself notes, write them on your calendar, and pray a specific prayer each day of the month to remember. You could use a prayer already associated with the devotion […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/june-is-devoted-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus-mark-your-calendar/feed/ 0 Why Journal Your Prayer Time? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-journal-prayer-bible/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-journal-prayer-bible/#respond Wed, 19 May 2021 16:51:47 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=41552 Whether you prefer morning, afternoon, or evening prayer time, keeping a journal along with your spiritual reading offers many benefits. Drew and Katie Taylor recently sat down with Kelly Wahlquist and Allison Gingras from WINE: Women in the New Evangelization to discuss the power of journaling and their new daily devotional Called By Name: 365 […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-journal-prayer-bible/feed/ 0 7 Things Not To Say To Someone Discerning A Religious Vocation https://catholic-link.org/7-things-not-to-say-to-someone-discerning-a-religious-vocation/ https://catholic-link.org/7-things-not-to-say-to-someone-discerning-a-religious-vocation/#respond Fri, 07 May 2021 15:29:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=41524 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/7-things-not-to-say-to-someone-discerning-a-religious-vocation/feed/ 0 An Open Letter In Response To An Agnostic Mom https://catholic-link.org/agnostic-mom-amelie-kibbie-catholic-response/ https://catholic-link.org/agnostic-mom-amelie-kibbie-catholic-response/#respond Thu, 06 May 2021 16:46:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=41505 This open letter is written in response to a viral article written by Amelia Kibbie that can be found HERE. Dear Amelia, At the time of this writing, your article has been shared 20,928 times on Facebook alone. So, clearly, this sentiment resonates in the hearts of many people. If you happen to be reading […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/agnostic-mom-amelie-kibbie-catholic-response/feed/ 0 4 Things To Do When Your Prayer Time Is Dry https://catholic-link.org/prayer-time-spiritual-dry/ https://catholic-link.org/prayer-time-spiritual-dry/#respond Tue, 27 Apr 2021 04:04:59 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=41495 What happens when we enter into the desert of prayer?  While some of us easily walk in the hope and solace of Christ in the sacrifices of the season, others of us wonder whether we’ve wandered from our Guide and question His ongoing Presence. The saints often speak about dryness in prayer. While I am […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/prayer-time-spiritual-dry/feed/ 0 How St. Joseph Taught Me To Follow God’s Plan When Things Don’t Go As Expected https://catholic-link.org/st-joseph-gods-plan/ https://catholic-link.org/st-joseph-gods-plan/#respond Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:43:04 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=41425 What St. Joseph Taught Us Things rarely go according to plan. Even if you have the greatest project manager in the world, there are still factors and elements that cannot be controlled. St. Joseph teaches us to place our trust in God, especially when things do not go as expected. St. Joseph, the Betrothed of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/st-joseph-gods-plan/feed/ 0 Mental Health And Faith: Seeking Counseling Is Not Discrediting Jesus https://catholic-link.org/mental-health-and-faith-seeking-counseling-is-not-discrediting-jesus/ https://catholic-link.org/mental-health-and-faith-seeking-counseling-is-not-discrediting-jesus/#respond Thu, 22 Apr 2021 13:25:16 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=41429 No one has to tell you that many people have been suffering with their mental health during this pandemic. As a graduate student studying professional counseling, I am passionate about ending the stigma of mental illness. During my first year of grad school, my multicultural counseling course allowed me to learn how different cultures view […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/mental-health-and-faith-seeking-counseling-is-not-discrediting-jesus/feed/ 0 El Camino de Santiago: What Is It And Why Is It Important? https://catholic-link.org/el-camino-de-santiago-what-why-important-catholic-saint-james/ https://catholic-link.org/el-camino-de-santiago-what-why-important-catholic-saint-james/#respond Tue, 20 Apr 2021 14:27:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=41422 5ks may be all the rave, but would you walk 75 miles? In Europe, through mountains? On something called The Way of St. James? El Camino de Santiago is a 75-mile walking pilgrimage from the Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela (St. James of the Field of Stars).  Yes, 75 miles on foot. I guess it […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/el-camino-de-santiago-what-why-important-catholic-saint-james/feed/ 0 Welcoming Them Home: 7 Tips For Churches To Reengage Parishioners https://catholic-link.org/7-tips-catholic-churches-to-reengage-parishioners-mass-return/ https://catholic-link.org/7-tips-catholic-churches-to-reengage-parishioners-mass-return/#respond Thu, 15 Apr 2021 16:28:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=41409 I remember the first Mass I attended after COVID-19 caused lockdowns countrywide and cut off access to the sacraments. I hadn’t been to Mass in more than two months, and I craved the Eucharist more than anything else I’d lost during the pandemic. The Mass was going to be outdoors, and I arrived super early […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/7-tips-catholic-churches-to-reengage-parishioners-mass-return/feed/ 0 “Like Son” | A Short Film on Catholic Fatherhood https://catholic-link.org/like-son-a-short-film-on-catholic-fatherhood/ https://catholic-link.org/like-son-a-short-film-on-catholic-fatherhood/#respond Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:24:29 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38625 Before diving in to my reflection, I invite you to please watch this short film (2 minutes, 40 seconds) produced by Blackstone Films. It is a fantastic message for Catholic fathers about their importance from www.strongcatholicdad.com.  Like Son The About section of Strong Catholic Dad reads: “Strong Catholic Dad exists to help fathers lead their […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/like-son-a-short-film-on-catholic-fatherhood/feed/ 0 Church Was Boring…Until I Discovered These Four Things https://catholic-link.org/church-boring-mass/ https://catholic-link.org/church-boring-mass/#respond Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:06:53 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39808 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/church-boring-mass/feed/ 0 How To Make A Daily Spiritual Plan In 7 Steps https://catholic-link.org/how-to-make-a-daily-spiritual-plan-in-7-steps/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-make-a-daily-spiritual-plan-in-7-steps/#respond Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:09:34 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39750 We know what a spiritual life is, but what’s a basic way that we can get a daily spiritual plan going? What does a daily prayer life look like? Fr. Hanley offers tips and basic practices that anyone can use to get started in living a life of prayer. Listen to Fr. Hanley’s podcast on […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-make-a-daily-spiritual-plan-in-7-steps/feed/ 0 This Order Founded By Mother Angelica Is Calling Young Men To Become Saints https://catholic-link.org/this-order-founded-by-mother-angelica-is-calling-young-men-to-become-saints/ https://catholic-link.org/this-order-founded-by-mother-angelica-is-calling-young-men-to-become-saints/#respond Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:00:37 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=40802 “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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/this-order-founded-by-mother-angelica-is-calling-young-men-to-become-saints/feed/ 0 How To Sanctify Your Day | Habits For Holiness https://catholic-link.org/how-to-sanctify-your-day-habits-for-holiness/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-sanctify-your-day-habits-for-holiness/#respond Mon, 22 Mar 2021 15:15:49 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=40891 So the first principle is simply this: Sanctify your day. Each day, have some time of prayer in the morning. If you’re not praying at all, I would say a minimum of five minutes is a great first step. It might be time to read the Gospel reading of the day. It might be time […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-sanctify-your-day-habits-for-holiness/feed/ 0 What The Saints Had To Say About St. Joseph https://catholic-link.org/saint-quotes-st-joseph/ https://catholic-link.org/saint-quotes-st-joseph/#respond Fri, 19 Mar 2021 14:13:45 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39678 St. Joseph was a man of few words. Well, at least as it was recorded in the Bible! But, we can learn a lot about St. Joseph from those who studied his ways and had divine inspirations about his character. Saint Quotes About St. Joseph “Though thou hast recourse to many saints as thine intercessors, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-ways-intentional-lent/feed/ 0 11 Of The Best *New* Catholic Children’s Books https://catholic-link.org/11-of-the-best-new-catholic-childrens-books/ https://catholic-link.org/11-of-the-best-new-catholic-childrens-books/#respond Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:28:28 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39675 Have you noticed an abundance of great Catholic media and books being produced? We certainly have! It’s inspiring to see new incredible Catholic content being made available to the faithful. Here are a few of our favorite Catholic Children’s books that have recently been published. 11 Of Our Favorite New Catholic Children’s Books A Storybook […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/11-of-the-best-new-catholic-childrens-books/feed/ 0 Better Than Happy: The Joy Of Your True Calling https://catholic-link.org/better-than-happy-the-joy-of-your-true-calling/ https://catholic-link.org/better-than-happy-the-joy-of-your-true-calling/#respond Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:16:38 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39732 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/better-than-happy-the-joy-of-your-true-calling/feed/ 0 Winter Blues: Spiritual Ways To Overcome Them And Why It’s Important To Try https://catholic-link.org/winter-blues-spiritual-catholic-tips/ https://catholic-link.org/winter-blues-spiritual-catholic-tips/#respond Thu, 04 Mar 2021 15:42:10 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=40794 Winter is a beautiful time of year, but it is often when the mundane daily life, cabin fever, and other “winter blues” so to speak, start to take their toll on us. Physically we tend to gain weight, too, and not just as a consequence of holiday feasting. We spend time sitting inside, streaming shows, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/winter-blues-spiritual-catholic-tips/feed/ 0 Why I Remain Catholic: A Personal Testimony https://catholic-link.org/why-i-remain-catholic-a-personal-testimony/ https://catholic-link.org/why-i-remain-catholic-a-personal-testimony/#respond Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:19:58 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39703 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/why-i-remain-catholic-a-personal-testimony/feed/ 0 7 Things To Do To Distract Yourself When You’re Tempted To Break Your Lenten Fast https://catholic-link.org/7-things-to-do-to-distract-yourself-when-youre-tempted-to-break-your-lenten-fast/ https://catholic-link.org/7-things-to-do-to-distract-yourself-when-youre-tempted-to-break-your-lenten-fast/#respond Fri, 26 Feb 2021 04:08:51 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39693 I distinctly remember grade school lunches on Fridays. They were conveniently meatless. Then in high school, when Lent arrived, as I bit into my chicken sandwich, I looked up at my other Catholic friend at our table. We realized it was Lent, and we spit out our bite as subtly as possible. Now, not eating […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/7-things-to-do-to-distract-yourself-when-youre-tempted-to-break-your-lenten-fast/feed/ 0 A Vocation Story: On The Path of Love https://catholic-link.org/a-vocation-story-on-the-path-of-love/ https://catholic-link.org/a-vocation-story-on-the-path-of-love/#respond Mon, 22 Feb 2021 16:22:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39546 “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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-vocation-story-on-the-path-of-love/feed/ 0 Why We All Need St. Jude Right Now https://catholic-link.org/st-jude-patron-desperate-situations-hopeless-causes/ https://catholic-link.org/st-jude-patron-desperate-situations-hopeless-causes/#respond Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:12:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39276 Who Was St. Jude? Judas Thaddeus is often known in Greek as simply “Thaddeus” because this is the name used in the Gospels according to St. Matthew and St. Mark. When translators were putting the books of the Bible into English, they sought to distant this Apostle we call “Jude” from the betrayer of Jesus: […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/st-jude-patron-desperate-situations-hopeless-causes/feed/ 0 An Examination Of Conscience Illustrated Guide https://catholic-link.org/an-examination-of-conscience-illustrated-guide/ https://catholic-link.org/an-examination-of-conscience-illustrated-guide/#respond Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:42:12 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39779 An Illustrated Guide To Make An Examination Of Conscience 1. Open Yourself Up to God’s Presence Practical tip: find a quiet corner in your home or in a chapel. Having a sacred image in front of you is ideal. Light a candle. Take a few moments to breathe and relax. Start by making the sign […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/an-examination-of-conscience-illustrated-guide/feed/ 0 6 Things That Make This Young Adult Ministry One of The Best In The World https://catholic-link.org/young-adult-catholic-ministry/ https://catholic-link.org/young-adult-catholic-ministry/#respond Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:21:02 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39767 Studies show that the first five years of our lives are the most critical for our human development. Not surprisingly, this is a crucial time for undergoing brain development, language skills, and physical growth. But studies also show that this is not the only stage of our lives critical to our becoming.  8 out of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/young-adult-catholic-ministry/feed/ 0 SEEK21: BIG GRACES FROM SMALL THINGS https://catholic-link.org/seek21-big-graces-from-small-things/ https://catholic-link.org/seek21-big-graces-from-small-things/#respond Wed, 10 Feb 2021 04:33:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39887 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/seek21-big-graces-from-small-things/feed/ 0 5 Ways Tolkien’s Home And Faith Inspired His Fiction https://catholic-link.org/tolkiens-home-faith-inspired-fiction/ https://catholic-link.org/tolkiens-home-faith-inspired-fiction/#respond Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:47:09 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39656 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/tolkiens-home-faith-inspired-fiction/feed/ 0 St. Joseph’s Seven Joys https://catholic-link.org/st-josephs-seven-joys/ https://catholic-link.org/st-josephs-seven-joys/#respond Fri, 29 Jan 2021 15:27:24 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39253 Pope Francis has announced that this year (from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021) will be the Year of St. Joseph. The Holy Father explained why he made this decree in his Apostolic Letter PATRIS CORDE. “Now, one hundred and fifty years after his proclamation as Patron of the Catholic Church by Blessed Pius IX (8 December 1870), I would […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/st-josephs-seven-joys/feed/ 0 How I’m Living Out Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti In 2021 https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-fratelli-tutti-2021/ https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-fratelli-tutti-2021/#respond Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:24:09 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=39259 Fratelli Tutti Fratelli Tutti is the latest encyclical of Pope Francis. Fratelli Tutti draws its name from the “Admonitions” of St. Francis of Assisi who reminded his friars that all men are brothers in being created by the same Creator. As human beings, men and women are brothers and sisters, by nature.  An encyclical is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/pope-francis-fratelli-tutti-2021/feed/ 0 How To Be A Better Person In The New Year https://catholic-link.org/how-to-be-a-better-person/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-be-a-better-person/#respond Thu, 07 Jan 2021 04:05:09 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38943 You can ask that this year is better or you can pray that it’s better, but you should also prepare for it to be better. It’s okay if you didn’t come out stronger from everything you may have gone through, but now is the time to make positive New Year’s resolutions. I’m talking help-you-to-Heaven life […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-be-a-better-person/feed/ 0 Top Catholic News Stories Of 2020 https://catholic-link.org/top-catholic-news-stories-of-2020/ https://catholic-link.org/top-catholic-news-stories-of-2020/#respond Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:58:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38921 Summarizing 2020? How can I possibly summarize the year 2020 A.D.? It has been a painful, interesting, exciting, and terrifying year for almost everyone on the planet. I have tried to keep things global in this list, but, as an American, I am simply more aware of what happens closer to home. So, for those […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/top-catholic-news-stories-of-2020/feed/ 0 The Summer Job That Changed My Life – And Can Change Yours Too! https://catholic-link.org/focus-summer-projects-program-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/focus-summer-projects-program-catholic/#respond Tue, 29 Dec 2020 14:00:42 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38680 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/focus-summer-projects-program-catholic/feed/ 0 Liturgy Live 4th Sunday in Advent https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-4th-sunday-in-advent-2020/ https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-4th-sunday-in-advent-2020/#respond Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:50:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38797 This weeks podcast we discuss King David’s desire to give to the Lord. The desire to give to the Lord is good. In this interaction with King David and the Lord shows us that the Lord wants to give us more than we can imagine when we desire to give of ourselves for His glory. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-4th-sunday-in-advent-2020/feed/ 0 The Christmas Story Is Your Story Too https://catholic-link.org/the-christmas-story-is-your-story-too/ https://catholic-link.org/the-christmas-story-is-your-story-too/#respond Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:28:00 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=2107 The beauty of each narrative found in the Sacred Scriptures lies in the fact that there are always, in reality, two narratives unfolding. Thus, when we take the time to read and meditate on the Christmas narrative, we are invited to discover both Christ’s birth in Bethlehem and, at the same time, his birth in our own lives. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-christmas-story-is-your-story-too/feed/ 0 All The Resources You Need For The Feast Of St. Joseph https://catholic-link.org/the-resources-you-need-for-the-year-of-st-joseph/ https://catholic-link.org/the-resources-you-need-for-the-year-of-st-joseph/#respond Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:18:25 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38640 Are you ready to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph on March 19? Last year was the Year of St. Joseph. The Holy Father explained why he made this decree in his Apostolic Letter PATRIS CORDE. “Now, one hundred and fifty years after his proclamation as Patron of the Catholic Church by Blessed Pius IX (8 December 1870), I […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-resources-you-need-for-the-year-of-st-joseph/feed/ 0 3 Key Steps To Running A Spiritual Marathon https://catholic-link.org/3-key-steps-to-running-a-spiritual-marathon/ https://catholic-link.org/3-key-steps-to-running-a-spiritual-marathon/#respond Wed, 09 Dec 2020 03:33:22 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38594 Does becoming a saint seem like running a marathon? In our newest video, we talk with Father Conrad Murphy about how the race we are running is a long one, with many highs and lows but this marathon will result in an accomplishment we can not fully imagine. We are learning to “Run as if […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-key-steps-to-running-a-spiritual-marathon/feed/ 0 Almsgiving During Advent – Help Support Catholic Link! https://catholic-link.org/almsgiving-during-advent-help-support-catholic-link/ https://catholic-link.org/almsgiving-during-advent-help-support-catholic-link/#respond Tue, 08 Dec 2020 03:41:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38544 Did you know that during Advent the Church encourages us to partake in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving (much like Lent)? It is a time of preparation for Christmas, but also of Christ’s Second Coming. Almsgiving helps the Church as a whole by financially supporting the various ministries and organizations that serve the needs of the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/almsgiving-during-advent-help-support-catholic-link/feed/ 0 What Catholics Should Look For When Buying A Bible https://catholic-link.org/what-catholic-should-look-for-when-buying-a-bible/ https://catholic-link.org/what-catholic-should-look-for-when-buying-a-bible/#respond Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:19:01 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38142 What is the Bible? Before we can really answer the question of which Bible to buy, we have to investigate a bigger question: “What is the Bible?” The Bible is more of a library than it is one book. It contains seventy-three books of various literary genres. In the Bible, there is history, romance, poetry, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-catholic-should-look-for-when-buying-a-bible/feed/ 0 Get To Know Jesus This Advent With #Pray25 https://catholic-link.org/hallow-advent-pray25/ https://catholic-link.org/hallow-advent-pray25/#respond Mon, 30 Nov 2020 01:40:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38446 This Advent, Hallow is inviting the Catholic-Link community to pray through every chapter of Matthew. Most days are one chapter, but they’ve combined a few to fit the 28 chapters of Matthew into the 25 days of Advent. Each day, you’ll read a passage from the chapter of the day, reflect on it, and then follow […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/hallow-advent-pray25/feed/ 0 Seriously. How Do I Pray With Scripture? https://catholic-link.org/seriously-how-do-i-pray-with-scripture/ https://catholic-link.org/seriously-how-do-i-pray-with-scripture/#respond Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:48:49 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38401 When I think of prayer, I often picture myself sitting there, asking for answers, waiting, and trying to hear or see a reply. Or maybe I am on the run and throw out a quick thank you, help me with x please, or a prayer for a friend’s request. But in reality, what every spiritual […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/seriously-how-do-i-pray-with-scripture/feed/ 0 Catholic Gifts For Men: Dad, Brothers, Uncles, Priests! https://catholic-link.org/catholic-gifts-for-him-dad-brothers-uncles-priests/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-gifts-for-him-dad-brothers-uncles-priests/#respond Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:41:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38135 These are some of our favorite Catholic gifts for the men in your life. Priests, grandpas, brothers…they are all bound to love this incredible collection of Catholic Men’s Gifts. Give a gift that will lead those you love closer to Christ and support these amazing Catholic businesses. Catholic Gifts For Men (Updated!) Monk Sauce Habanero […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-gifts-for-him-dad-brothers-uncles-priests/feed/ 0 Advent Is Your Invitation To Live In The Now https://catholic-link.org/advent-is-an-invitation-to-live-in-the-now/ https://catholic-link.org/advent-is-an-invitation-to-live-in-the-now/#respond Thu, 19 Nov 2020 16:53:51 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38353 This year, let’s remember that Advent is an invitation. Here’s what I mean.  All year long we have been living in the future. We have been fixated and focused on that elusive someday when things will be back to normal, when we can get together again and hug and sing. That day when the churches […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/advent-is-an-invitation-to-live-in-the-now/feed/ 0 How To Seek Truth In Our Day And Age https://catholic-link.org/how-to-seek-truth-in-our-day-and-age/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-seek-truth-in-our-day-and-age/#respond Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:47:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38344 To find truth we have to be willing to train the intellect: Neither Drew, nor I grew up as strong practicing Catholics. We did not have Bibles in our childhood homes, night prayers, or a relationship with Jesus in our youth. But we both grew up in homes that valued learning, and this cultivated a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-seek-truth-in-our-day-and-age/feed/ 0 Say This, Not That: Catholic Conversations With LGBTQ Persons https://catholic-link.org/catholic-conversations-lgbtq/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-conversations-lgbtq/#respond Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:35:10 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38275 We live in charged times for dialogue, particularly around sexuality. It can feel like “truth” and “charity” are in a tug of war for our attention and application. We know LGBTQ concerns are more than just “issues” that show up in our news feeds. Many of us have friends and family members who experience same […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-conversations-lgbtq/feed/ 0 Catholic Alternatives To The Girls Scouts https://catholic-link.org/catholic-alternatives-to-the-girls-scouts/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-alternatives-to-the-girls-scouts/#respond Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:43:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38082 The Trouble With Girl Scouts I used to love Girl Scout cookies. My favorites were the tagalongs and the trefoils. When entering the grocery store and having those cute kids ask you if you would like to buy cookies, it is hard to say no. And yet, I have for a few years now. Why […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-alternatives-to-the-girls-scouts/feed/ 0 Women Doctors Of The Church: St. Therese Of Lisieux https://catholic-link.org/women-doctors-of-the-church-st-therese-of-lisieux/ https://catholic-link.org/women-doctors-of-the-church-st-therese-of-lisieux/#respond Mon, 09 Nov 2020 14:46:46 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=38061 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/women-doctors-of-the-church-st-therese-of-lisieux/feed/ 0 7 Ways To Give Thanks After An Answered Prayer https://catholic-link.org/give-thanks-answered-prayer/ https://catholic-link.org/give-thanks-answered-prayer/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2020 02:56:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=16689 There are wonderful times in our lives when God answers a prayer. Maybe it is something we have been praying for years; maybe it is something we never thought would be answered. Maybe the answer was beyond our wildest dreams, better than we ever could have imagined. Maybe God didn’t answer your prayer, and you […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/give-thanks-answered-prayer/feed/ 0 4 Steps To Finding Peace In Troubled Times https://catholic-link.org/4-steps-catholic-peace-troubled-times/ https://catholic-link.org/4-steps-catholic-peace-troubled-times/#respond Tue, 03 Nov 2020 03:56:31 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37915 We are living in unprecedented times. The tension has become palpable. You can see it on our roads, in stores, even within our churches – people are stressed beyond belief. We live with the media shouting their respective agendas at us 24/7 – pandemic, civil unrest, riots, politics and the upcoming election, economic crisis, and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/4-steps-catholic-peace-troubled-times/feed/ 0 The Virtue Of Getting Along https://catholic-link.org/virtue-getting-along-catholic-resources/ https://catholic-link.org/virtue-getting-along-catholic-resources/#respond Mon, 02 Nov 2020 04:01:03 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37813 Niceness gets a bad rap these days. In politics, being too nice to one’s opponents is seen as a sign of unseriousness, even betrayal of one’s comrades and principles. In Church affairs, the “Church of Nice” gets dragged for being unwilling to stand up for truth and to condemn sin, lest feelings get bruised. And […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/virtue-getting-along-catholic-resources/feed/ 0 Women Doctors Of The Church: St. Catherine Of Siena https://catholic-link.org/st-catherine-of-siena-woman-doctor-of-the-church/ https://catholic-link.org/st-catherine-of-siena-woman-doctor-of-the-church/#respond Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:39:56 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37660 St. Catherine of Siena Catherine was born March 25, 1347 and died on April 29, 1380. Catherine was the 23rd child of Jacopo and Lapa Benincasa and was from Siena, Italy. From an early age, she made a lot of time for prayer and meditation and at the age of 18, she became a lay […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/st-catherine-of-siena-woman-doctor-of-the-church/feed/ 0 What Pope Francis Got Right, What He Got Wrong, And What The Catholic Church Teaches About Homosexual Unions https://catholic-link.org/what-pope-francis-got-right-what-he-got-wrong-and-what-the-catholic-church-teaches-about-homosexual-unions/ https://catholic-link.org/what-pope-francis-got-right-what-he-got-wrong-and-what-the-catholic-church-teaches-about-homosexual-unions/#respond Thu, 22 Oct 2020 17:17:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37626 By now, you’ve likely seen all of the news stories reporting on the controversial words of Pope Francis in the newly released documentary Francesco. Here’s what the Catholic Church 100% agrees with. “Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-pope-francis-got-right-what-he-got-wrong-and-what-the-catholic-church-teaches-about-homosexual-unions/feed/ 0 Women Doctors Of The Church: St. Teresa Of Avila https://catholic-link.org/women-church-doctor-st-teresa-of-avila/ https://catholic-link.org/women-church-doctor-st-teresa-of-avila/#respond Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:24:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37482 Will WrightWill Wright lives in Phoenix with his wife and sons and is a History and Religion Teacher at St. John Paul II Catholic High School. He is a regular speaker at the Institute of Catholic Theology in Phoenix and an instructor at the Kino Catechetical Institute. He is also a regular author for the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/women-church-doctor-st-teresa-of-avila/feed/ 0 Carlo Acutis: The Newest Patron Saint Of The Internet? https://catholic-link.org/carlo-acutis-the-newest-patron-saint-of-the-internet/ https://catholic-link.org/carlo-acutis-the-newest-patron-saint-of-the-internet/#respond Sat, 10 Oct 2020 03:00:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37366 Carlo Acutis, who passed away in 2006, was beatified October 10, 2020 in Assisi. Blessed Carlo Acutis is proving to the world that you don’t need to be rich, famous, crazy smart or the coolest kid in school to make an impact.  He once said, “To be always close to Jesus, that’s my life plan.” […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/carlo-acutis-the-newest-patron-saint-of-the-internet/feed/ 0 3 Ways To Recover When Your Day With The Kids Has Gone Haywire https://catholic-link.org/3-ways-to-recover-when-your-virtual-school-day-has-gone-haywire/ https://catholic-link.org/3-ways-to-recover-when-your-virtual-school-day-has-gone-haywire/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:54:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37406 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-ways-to-recover-when-your-virtual-school-day-has-gone-haywire/feed/ 0 How To Be A Reflection Of God In A World That Desperately Needs Him https://catholic-link.org/how-to-embrace-the-call-to-be-an-image-bearer/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-embrace-the-call-to-be-an-image-bearer/#respond Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:59:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37395 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-embrace-the-call-to-be-an-image-bearer/feed/ 0 The Bold, Childlike Preaching Of St. Francis Of Assisi https://catholic-link.org/st-francis-preaching-bold-childlike/ https://catholic-link.org/st-francis-preaching-bold-childlike/#respond Sun, 04 Oct 2020 16:17:37 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37250 Sometimes he preached hard like a boxer’s jaw.  But sometimes he preached soft as the underside of a kitten’s paw.  And sometimes he preached so joyful it shone through the sweetness of his smile.  But sometimes he preached so soulful it stung through the salt of his tears.  But hard or soft, joyful or soulful,  St. Francis […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/st-francis-preaching-bold-childlike/feed/ 0 3 Reasons We Should Never Lie | Ask A Priest With Fr. George Elliott https://catholic-link.org/ask-a-priest-with-fr-george-elliott-3-reasons-we-should-never-lie/ https://catholic-link.org/ask-a-priest-with-fr-george-elliott-3-reasons-we-should-never-lie/#respond Sat, 03 Oct 2020 02:09:51 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37289 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/ask-a-priest-with-fr-george-elliott-3-reasons-we-should-never-lie/feed/ 0 5 Books About Angels Catholics Should Read https://catholic-link.org/catholic-books-angels/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-books-angels/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:32:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37264 Do you believe in angels? The Catholic Church certainly does, but the teachings about these heavenly creatures are often misunderstood. Do yourself a favor and read about all the ways that angels can help you in your spiritual life! “Since God often sends us his inspirations by means of his angels, we ought frequently to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-dad-advice-father/feed/ 0 Hallow Is The New Catholic App Helping Us Pray More! https://catholic-link.org/hallow-catholic-app-catholics-pray/ https://catholic-link.org/hallow-catholic-app-catholics-pray/#respond Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:28:31 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37220 Hallow is a Catholic app for prayer and meditation that helps users deepen their relationship with God through audio-guided contemplative prayer.  Some people refer to it as the “Headspace/Calm, for Catholics.” Hallow was started by a group of friends struggling to maintain their prayer lives amidst hectic personal and professional lives. The app offers 5-30 […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/hallow-catholic-app-catholics-pray/feed/ 0 What Does The Bible Have To Say About Angels? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-angels-bible/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-angels-bible/#respond Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:26:14 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37172 The Bible has many references to angels. This will certainly not be an exhaustive treatment, but we will give some context to what angels are and then discuss the three archangels. What are Angels? The word “angel” comes from the Greek word “aggelos” meaning “messenger.” This does not so much refer to what they are […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-angels-bible/feed/ 0 Spiritual Training: A Workout For Your Soul https://catholic-link.org/workout-soul-catholic-leadership/ https://catholic-link.org/workout-soul-catholic-leadership/#respond Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:52:14 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37209 When I first heard Matthew Kelly state, “Our lives change when our habits change,” it rang so true in my heart.  In fact, looking back those words rang true in regards to all of my life experiences. In school, if I wanted to get an A on the test, I put in the time studying, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/workout-soul-catholic-leadership/feed/ 0 Fully Alive In The Sacraments https://catholic-link.org/fully-alive-in-the-sacraments/ https://catholic-link.org/fully-alive-in-the-sacraments/#respond Thu, 24 Sep 2020 17:23:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37183 In the time of the New Evangelization there have been hundreds of new programs created to help catechize and evangelize. Yet, as phenomenal as many of these programs are, few of them address one of the core problems still facing the church: day-to-day parish life.   In the recent Vatican document on parish life, there is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/fully-alive-in-the-sacraments/feed/ 0 All Are Called To Lead | Episode 4 https://catholic-link.org/all-are-called-to-lead-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/all-are-called-to-lead-catholic/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:15:52 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37161 Do you feel like a leader?  Sometimes, we can see our daily actions or lives as a survival mode. We are trying to live out our faith, get the to-dos done, work requirements, and help our family. The word evangelization can be intimidating and counterculture. We get stuck on the idea that leaders look or […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/all-are-called-to-lead-catholic/feed/ 0 Beyond Wine: Unwinding After A Stressful Day https://catholic-link.org/beyond-wine-unwinding-after-a-stressful-day/ https://catholic-link.org/beyond-wine-unwinding-after-a-stressful-day/#respond Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:19:01 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37104 It’s 5:00 pm on Wednesday, you’ve had a long day of online school, Zoom meetings, taking care of the dog, taking care of the house (you probably did not even get time to take care of yourself). What do you turn to? Is it that trusty glass of Pinot Noir, or is it Jesus? No […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/beyond-wine-unwinding-after-a-stressful-day/feed/ 0 Hallow Plus GIVEAWAY! Enter Here https://catholic-link.org/hallow-plus-giveaway-enter-here/ https://catholic-link.org/hallow-plus-giveaway-enter-here/#respond Fri, 18 Sep 2020 12:54:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37137 You’re going to be hearing a lot about Hallow over the next few weeks. We’ve just launched a partnership with this revolutionary Catholic prayer and meditation app and we’re so excited to share how we’ve been growing spiritually because of it with you. Katie and Drew Taylor recently did a Facebook Live Question and Answer […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/hallow-plus-giveaway-enter-here/feed/ 0 Using Social Media As A Catholic https://catholic-link.org/the-social-dilemma-and-using-social-media-as-a-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/the-social-dilemma-and-using-social-media-as-a-catholic/#respond Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:08:20 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37118 This past weekend I watched The Social Dilemma with my husband, and I have since removed all social media apps from my phone (and totally deleted others). Now, don’t panic, this is not an article trying to convince you to abandon social media, we at Catholic-Link very much try to offer resources precisely through the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-social-dilemma-and-using-social-media-as-a-catholic/feed/ 0 The What, How, And Why For Catholic Leaders | Episode 3 https://catholic-link.org/catholic-leaders-find-your-why/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-leaders-find-your-why/#respond Wed, 16 Sep 2020 12:03:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37089 Have you spent time thinking about why you exist, what your purpose is, and the unique mission you have been called to?  Start With Why Simon Sinek’s principle, TED Talk, and book Start With Why challenges what drives our decisions as organizations and individuals. We want to be inspiring, as a Church, ministry, and individual. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-leaders-find-your-why/feed/ 0 What Is The Principle of Double Effect? https://catholic-link.org/catholic-principle-of-double-effect/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-principle-of-double-effect/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:41:45 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37076 Basis of Moral Theology – Object, Intention, and Circumstance Human acts are freely chosen because God has given us the gift of freedom. When we act deliberately, we are the author of our actions. If we act, then those actions can be morally evaluated as good or evil. The sources of human morality depends on […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-principle-of-double-effect/feed/ 0 Ask A Priest With Fr. George Elliott | Divine Humility https://catholic-link.org/ask-a-priest-with-fr-george-elliott-divine-humility/ https://catholic-link.org/ask-a-priest-with-fr-george-elliott-divine-humility/#respond Sun, 13 Sep 2020 02:25:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37069 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 […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/ask-a-priest-with-fr-george-elliott-divine-humility/feed/ 0 5 Patron Saints Every Student Needs To Know About! https://catholic-link.org/5-patron-saints-student/ https://catholic-link.org/5-patron-saints-student/#respond Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:35:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=20276 Ever need help with your studies? For many students, there are times when motivation is hard and studying is full of stress. The Church has recognized certain people as saints, stating with confidence that they are in Heaven and able to intercede on our behalf before God. And there are many saints who are perfect […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-patron-saints-student/feed/ 0 Should Catholics Join The Boy Scouts? https://catholic-link.org/should-catholics-join-the-boy-scouts/ https://catholic-link.org/should-catholics-join-the-boy-scouts/#respond Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:34:22 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=37057 Boy Scouts of America – A Love Letter to a Organization of the Past I am an Eagle Scout and a former Scoutmaster. I loved Boy Scouts of America. As a young boy and then a teen, I went to Boy Scout summer camp almost every summer. I went to the National Scout Jamboree in […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/should-catholics-join-the-boy-scouts/feed/ 0 Mother Teresa’s Daily Prayer | Radiating Christ https://catholic-link.org/mother-teresas-daily-prayer-radiating-christ/ https://catholic-link.org/mother-teresas-daily-prayer-radiating-christ/#respond Fri, 04 Sep 2020 14:47:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36959 St. Teresa of Calcutta prayed the “Radiating Christ” prayer daily. It is thought to have been written by St. John Henry Newman. Radiating Christ Dear Jesus, help me to spread Thy fragrance everywhere I go. Flood my soul with Thy spirit and love. Penetrate and possess my whole being so utterly that all my life […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/mother-teresas-daily-prayer-radiating-christ/feed/ 0 What Today’s Church Can Learn From St. Gregory The Great https://catholic-link.org/lessons-quotes-saint-gregory-the-great/ https://catholic-link.org/lessons-quotes-saint-gregory-the-great/#respond Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:50:22 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36956 Who is St. Gregory the Great? Gregory was the son of a wealthy Sicilian who owned large estates in Sicily and a mansion in Rome. It is reported that Gregory was the best student of grammar, logic, and dialectic in the city of Rome and also did a course in legal studies. Gregory was always […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/lessons-quotes-saint-gregory-the-great/feed/ 0 The Two Virtues Every Catholic Leader Needs | Episode 2 https://catholic-link.org/two-virtues-that-every-catholic-leader-must-have/ https://catholic-link.org/two-virtues-that-every-catholic-leader-must-have/#respond Wed, 26 Aug 2020 16:04:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36913 What is Leadership? The truth is that you are either leading people closer to Jesus or further away by your actions or inaction. We all have an impact on someone. It is easy to get caught up in the idea that leadership is a particular position or title. But that is a manager, not a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/two-virtues-that-every-catholic-leader-must-have/feed/ 0 How Will We Know Disciples? https://catholic-link.org/how-will-we-know-disciples/ https://catholic-link.org/how-will-we-know-disciples/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2020 03:17:52 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36910 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-will-we-know-disciples/feed/ 0 Liturgy Live 21st Sunday | Who Has Known? https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-who-has-known/ https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-who-has-known/#respond Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:52:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36899 This week on the Podcast we talk about the authority given to flawed humans by God. How abusing that Authority will bring punishment upon yourself and the people you lead. The other side is to remember the humanity of the authority, and understand the requirement to charitably follow the lead. As long as that lead […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-who-has-known/feed/ 0 The Greatest Showman Shows Us What It’s Like To Walk With God https://catholic-link.org/greatest-showman-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/greatest-showman-catholic-review/#respond Wed, 19 Aug 2020 03:08:33 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36856 The Greatest Showman is one of those classic feel good movies that if it’s on TV or it’s blasting through the speakers, it’s hard not to join along. It’s the story of how P.T. Barnum created the circus we all know and love today. But at the heart of it, it’s the story of a […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/greatest-showman-catholic-review/feed/ 0 Images and Statues in Secular Culture: Part 2 https://catholic-link.org/images-and-statues-in-secular-culture-part-2/ https://catholic-link.org/images-and-statues-in-secular-culture-part-2/#respond Tue, 18 Aug 2020 03:08:15 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36885 If you have not read part 1, please read that first for the appropriate context: Thought, Word, and Spirit The Catholic sees the world as more than merely natural. There is far more that is hidden from our view than we can see and measure. St. John Damascene puts it this way: “God, who is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/images-and-statues-in-secular-culture-part-2/feed/ 0 Learn To Rely On God By Observing St. Michael’s Lent https://catholic-link.org/learn-to-rely-on-god-by-observing-st-michaels-lent/ https://catholic-link.org/learn-to-rely-on-god-by-observing-st-michaels-lent/#respond Sat, 15 Aug 2020 12:54:13 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36853 Increased attacks on Catholic churches in Europe, the US, and South America; growing political tensions; and abortion still considered healthcare are enough to prove the spiritual battle is intensifying. And, when you add on a growing pandemic and horrific accidents killing many and injuring thousands, it is clear that human power only goes so far […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/learn-to-rely-on-god-by-observing-st-michaels-lent/feed/ 0 St. Clare, Scandal, & Why Saints Are Often Foolish https://catholic-link.org/st-clare-scandal-why-saints-are-often-foolish/ https://catholic-link.org/st-clare-scandal-why-saints-are-often-foolish/#respond Tue, 11 Aug 2020 20:09:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36875 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/st-clare-scandal-why-saints-are-often-foolish/feed/ 0 This Is Why St. Dominic Is Given Credit For The Holy Rosary https://catholic-link.org/this-is-why-st-dominic-is-given-credit-for-the-holy-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/this-is-why-st-dominic-is-given-credit-for-the-holy-rosary/#respond Wed, 05 Aug 2020 03:15:13 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36834 The Holy Rosary The Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most popular devotions of the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church. The image of the Rosary is inseparable from the Roman Catholic Church. Certainly, there are countless devotions in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the East. But, where […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/this-is-why-st-dominic-is-given-credit-for-the-holy-rosary/feed/ 0 Looking For A Mountaintop Spiritual Experience? Dive Into St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises! https://catholic-link.org/mountaintop-spiritual-experience-st-ignatius-spiritual-exercises/ https://catholic-link.org/mountaintop-spiritual-experience-st-ignatius-spiritual-exercises/#respond Fri, 31 Jul 2020 03:45:03 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36828 In the spiritual life, the term “mountaintop experience” refers to a glorious, monumental event in which one comes face to face with God, and through which, He reveals Himself to an individual in a new and powerful way. Think back to the story of the Transfiguration where Jesus showed His glory to Peter, James and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/mountaintop-spiritual-experience-st-ignatius-spiritual-exercises/feed/ 0 Mary’s Lent? Find Out About The Dormition Fast https://catholic-link.org/marys-lent-the-dormition-fast/ https://catholic-link.org/marys-lent-the-dormition-fast/#respond Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:49:52 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36681 Full of Grace In the first chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke, we hear that the Blessed Virgin Mary is to be the Mother of God. The Angel Gabriel greets Mary with a strange greeting. The angel says, recorded in the Greek, “Chaire, Kecharitomene… (Lk. 1:38).” St. Jerome translated this into Latin as “Ave, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/marys-lent-the-dormition-fast/feed/ 0 8 Bible Verses That Inspire Kids To Be Brave https://catholic-link.org/8-bible-verses-that-inspire-kids-to-be-brave/ https://catholic-link.org/8-bible-verses-that-inspire-kids-to-be-brave/#respond Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:44:44 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36782 These days, we all need a little extra help finding our brave. Teach your children that when fear surrounds us, we can look to the Word of God to find our strength. Pray these scripture verses together as a family and work together to memorize them. 8 Bible Verses That Inspire Kids To Be Brave […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/8-bible-verses-that-inspire-kids-to-be-brave/feed/ 0 A Few Spiritual Lessons From Captain America https://catholic-link.org/a-few-spiritual-lessons-from-captain-america/ https://catholic-link.org/a-few-spiritual-lessons-from-captain-america/#respond Wed, 22 Jul 2020 03:04:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36697 Captain America: The First Avenger – Almost a decade has past since we first saw this origin story, and I still find myself getting inspired. This movie not only gives us hope that there is a hero we can count on, but it also calls us on to be that hero people can count on. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-few-spiritual-lessons-from-captain-america/feed/ 0 8 Things Catholics Should Do When They Have A Bad Day https://catholic-link.org/8-things-to-do-when-youre-having-a-bad-day/ https://catholic-link.org/8-things-to-do-when-youre-having-a-bad-day/#respond Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:13:53 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36736 Having a bad day? They happen. Sometimes more frequently than we want them to. However, no one is or should choose to be defined by their bad days. Rather, they should be defined by their Christian perseverance in faith, hope, and charity through difficult moments. Here are some spiritual and practical tips for challenging times. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/8-things-to-do-when-youre-having-a-bad-day/feed/ 0 Can Moms Volunteer? 9 Tips To Make It Work https://catholic-link.org/can-moms-volunteer-9-tips-to-make-it-work/ https://catholic-link.org/can-moms-volunteer-9-tips-to-make-it-work/#respond Mon, 06 Jul 2020 02:24:16 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36647 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/can-moms-volunteer-9-tips-to-make-it-work/feed/ 0 The Virtue Of Patriotism https://catholic-link.org/virtue-of-patriotism/ https://catholic-link.org/virtue-of-patriotism/#respond Fri, 03 Jul 2020 03:40:38 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36635 The Virtue of Justice Before we can begin to understand patriotism as a virtue, we have to first look to the broader virtue of piety. And before we can begin to understand piety, we have to understand the broader cardinal virtue of justice. The word “cardinal” comes from the Latin word meaning “hinge” and, so, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/virtue-of-patriotism/feed/ 0 What You Can Do To Make Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati A Saint! https://catholic-link.org/want-pope-make-saint-one-us-can/ https://catholic-link.org/want-pope-make-saint-one-us-can/#respond Wed, 01 Jul 2020 17:16:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=22457 Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, mountain-enthusiast, student, fun-lover and passionate Catholic, was born in Italy in 1901 and died when he was only 24. Born to a wealthy family, he used his privileged position to secretly support the poor. For all intents and purposes, he lead an ordinary life of a young person. He orchestrated pranks […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/want-pope-make-saint-one-us-can/feed/ 0 Catholic-Link Expands To Video! https://catholic-link.org/catholic-link-expands-to-video/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-link-expands-to-video/#respond Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:50:32 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36669 Five years ago today, a group of three seminarians and two lay students in Rome started a podcast… What does that have to do with anything? Well, that podcast grew and grew and eventually became what is today, Catholic CAST Media, the organization that now owns and manages Catholic-Link English. Other than podcasting, video is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/catholic-link-expands-to-video/feed/ 0 Liturgical Institute Offers *FREE* Online Courses In the Sacred Liturgy https://catholic-link.org/liturgical-institute-offers-free-online-courses-in-the-sacred-liturgy/ https://catholic-link.org/liturgical-institute-offers-free-online-courses-in-the-sacred-liturgy/#respond Mon, 15 Jun 2020 22:06:42 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36542 The renewal of the sacred liturgy continues apace – and for Jesse Weiler, director of the Liturgical Institute at St. Mary of the Lake University, Mundelein, IL, there’s no reason that renewal can’t take place – and even flourish – online. The Liturgical Institute recently launched a series of online courses – consisting of five […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/liturgical-institute-offers-free-online-courses-in-the-sacred-liturgy/feed/ 0 Class of 2020 This Is Your Time https://catholic-link.org/class-of-2020-this-is-your-time/ https://catholic-link.org/class-of-2020-this-is-your-time/#respond Fri, 05 Jun 2020 03:35:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36455 “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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/class-of-2020-this-is-your-time/feed/ 0 Responding To The Other Virus: Unemployment https://catholic-link.org/responding-to-the-other-virus-unemployment/ https://catholic-link.org/responding-to-the-other-virus-unemployment/#respond Tue, 02 Jun 2020 00:23:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36447 “After a lot of thought and it was a very hard decision, unfortunately, we have to make you redundant.” Those are words that rank up there with “you’ve tested positive for coronavirus” that no person wants to hear. A second virus is now raging a war on us and that is the Unemployment Virus and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/responding-to-the-other-virus-unemployment/feed/ 0 How To Quit Pornography…From Someone Who Has Been There https://catholic-link.org/how-to-quit-pornography/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-quit-pornography/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:50:42 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36463 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-quit-pornography/feed/ 0 Turning The Worst Of Times Into The Best Of Times https://catholic-link.org/turning-the-worst-of-times-into-the-best-of-times/ https://catholic-link.org/turning-the-worst-of-times-into-the-best-of-times/#respond Tue, 26 May 2020 02:45:02 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36415 “It was the best of times; it was the worst of times.” Great beginnings, like those opening lines of A Tale of Two Cities, are more memorable than most endings. Because when we open the first page of a novel or watch the curtain rise on a play, we are charged with anticipation.  “It was […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/turning-the-worst-of-times-into-the-best-of-times/feed/ 0 Three Thoughts From A Priest About Quarantine https://catholic-link.org/three-thoughts-from-a-priest-about-quarantine/ https://catholic-link.org/three-thoughts-from-a-priest-about-quarantine/#respond Sat, 23 May 2020 17:36:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36404 You are missed. In his magnificent biography of Saint John Paul II, George Weigel writes that to Father Karol Wojtyła, “a priest without a parish was a vocational absurdity.” A priest is ordained to be a man for others, “to go from men to God and offer Him their prayers; To return from God to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/three-thoughts-from-a-priest-about-quarantine/feed/ 0 Liturgy Live 5th Sunday in Easter | Leadership https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-leadership/ https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-leadership/#respond Thu, 07 May 2020 02:55:02 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36300 Welcome back to the podcast! Congratulations to Alanna for finishing her Masters! Our topic this week is leadership, and how we can find the points needed from the scriptures this week. We have to understand that there are multiple levels of leadership like the apostles found out and ordained the Deacons. We talk about the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-leadership/feed/ 0 Do You Recognize The Voice Of The Good Shepherd? https://catholic-link.org/do-you-recognize-the-voice-of-the-good-shepherd/ https://catholic-link.org/do-you-recognize-the-voice-of-the-good-shepherd/#respond Wed, 06 May 2020 02:33:07 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36318 Sometimes I think Jesus gives us too much credit. This past Sunday’s Gospel reading, on what is often known as Good Shepherd Sunday, makes what I consider a big assumption. “. . . [T]he sheep follow [the shepherd], because they recognize his voice. But they will not follow a stranger; they will run away from […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/do-you-recognize-the-voice-of-the-good-shepherd/feed/ 0 What COVID-19 And Whole 30 Have In Common https://catholic-link.org/what-covid-19-and-whole-30-have-in-common/ https://catholic-link.org/what-covid-19-and-whole-30-have-in-common/#respond Tue, 05 May 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36277 As we move beyond our time of sheltering in place, how are we going to make the most of these past few weeks? What are we going to do to ensure that quarantine was not a waste? There is an image floating around on social media of an open refrigerator door, with a note posted […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-covid-19-and-whole-30-have-in-common/feed/ 0 5 Things To Do When Life Is Chaotic https://catholic-link.org/taking-pandemic-life-from-maintenance-to-mission/ https://catholic-link.org/taking-pandemic-life-from-maintenance-to-mission/#respond Tue, 05 May 2020 01:06:09 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36280 It’s a running joke that since the pandemic started, our pairs of jeans haven’t seen the light of day. In fact, we may not even have gotten out of pajamas before schooling children, working remotely, and keeping up with a house when everyone is always home. It’s maintenance mode – or even just plain old […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/taking-pandemic-life-from-maintenance-to-mission/feed/ 0 We Pray For The Children (Quarantine Edition) https://catholic-link.org/we-pray-for-the-children-quarantine-edition/ https://catholic-link.org/we-pray-for-the-children-quarantine-edition/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:51:03 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36249 We pray for the children… Who wake up early and eat the entire box of cereal, Who sleep in until noon, Who wear their pajamas ALL.DAY.LONG. And we pray for the those, Who wake up hungry, but can’t find any food in the house, Who sleep on the floor in a crowded room, Who have […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/we-pray-for-the-children-quarantine-edition/feed/ 0 6 Things Every Catholic Home Should Have https://catholic-link.org/6-things-a-catholic-should-have-in-their-home/ https://catholic-link.org/6-things-a-catholic-should-have-in-their-home/#respond Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:15:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36140 There are no limits to the many wonderful things that a Catholic could have in their home. This list is simply six suggestions of things that Catholic homes should try to have on hand. Enjoy! 6 Things Catholics Should Have In Their Homes A Crucifix The symbol of the Christian Faith has been the cross, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/6-things-a-catholic-should-have-in-their-home/feed/ 0 A Love Story In The Time Of Quarantine https://catholic-link.org/a-love-story-in-the-time-of-quarantine/ https://catholic-link.org/a-love-story-in-the-time-of-quarantine/#respond Tue, 21 Apr 2020 03:12:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36211 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-love-story-in-the-time-of-quarantine/feed/ 0 Why Christ’s Sacrifice On Good Friday Is So Much More Than Just A Few Hours On The Cross https://catholic-link.org/why-christ-sacrifice-cross/ https://catholic-link.org/why-christ-sacrifice-cross/#respond Sun, 19 Apr 2020 07:04:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=31335 With all the evil and suffering in the world, how does the less than twenty hours of the Passion of our Lord atone for all of the evil of human history? Many new Christians hear the saving message that Christ died to save them upon the Cross. But, how exactly does this one action redeem […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/why-christ-sacrifice-cross/feed/ 0 Get Your Free “Just Mercy” Study Guide https://catholic-link.org/get-your-free-just-mercy-study-guide/ https://catholic-link.org/get-your-free-just-mercy-study-guide/#respond Thu, 16 Apr 2020 22:42:12 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36193 For anyone old enough to remember when the movie Dead Man Walking was released in 1995, they might recall how it became a defining moment in the American consciousness around the issue of capital punishment. Sr. Helen Prejean’s story of faith and accompaniment on death row woke people up to the injustice of the death […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/get-your-free-just-mercy-study-guide/feed/ 0 The Devil Will Use Covid-19 Fears To Get To You… Here’s How You Can Beat Him! https://catholic-link.org/the-devil-will-use-covid-19-fears-to-get-to-you/ https://catholic-link.org/the-devil-will-use-covid-19-fears-to-get-to-you/#respond Tue, 31 Mar 2020 01:55:06 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36055 The world will never be the same again after the Covid-19 pandemic finally ends (whenever that may be!). Every generation faces at least one mega-crisis that forever changes the way the world operates. In my lifetime so far, it had been the events on 9/11 and the 2008 financial crisis. Each of these events shocked […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-devil-will-use-covid-19-fears-to-get-to-you/feed/ 0 The Example Of Saints In Times Of Trial: A Priest, A Lay Man, And A Pope https://catholic-link.org/example-of-saints-in-times-of-trial/ https://catholic-link.org/example-of-saints-in-times-of-trial/#respond Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:52:13 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=36059 FAITH IN TIME OF WAR, Servant of God Emil Kapaun: Fr. Emil Kapaun’s cause for canonization is proceeding forward, and he is currently recognized by the Church with the title: Servant of God. He was a priest and chaplain in the United States Army during the Second World War and the Korean War. He was […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/example-of-saints-in-times-of-trial/feed/ 0 1st Sunday Of Lent | Our Temptations https://catholic-link.org/out-temptations-liturgy-live/ https://catholic-link.org/out-temptations-liturgy-live/#respond Sat, 28 Mar 2020 17:51:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35815 This week on the Podcast we talk about temptations. Specifically the first temptation of Adam and Eve and the temptations of Christ in the desert. Most of our sins fall into the three categories of sin, our base passions, our vanity and our pride. We discuss fasting and finding the sweet spot of suffering where […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/out-temptations-liturgy-live/feed/ 0 Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement With Fr. Timothy Gallagher https://catholic-link.org/overcoming-spiritual-discouragement-with-fr-timothy-gallagher/ https://catholic-link.org/overcoming-spiritual-discouragement-with-fr-timothy-gallagher/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2020 16:18:59 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35980 Catholic-Link was blessed to host Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. to share his wisdom with us. Below you’ll find a recording of the conversation we had. Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement With Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. Discover More Resources Fr. Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V. These Amazon affiliate links help the ministry of Catholic-Link at no extra cost to you! […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/overcoming-spiritual-discouragement-with-fr-timothy-gallagher/feed/ 0 ‘Behold Your Mother’: How Coronavirus Is Turning The Church Towards Mary https://catholic-link.org/behold-your-mother-how-coronavirus-is-turning-the-church-towards-mary/ https://catholic-link.org/behold-your-mother-how-coronavirus-is-turning-the-church-towards-mary/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2020 01:41:41 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35977 It seems that it is impossible to have a conversation about anything other than the Coronavirus pandemic at the moment. I’ve noticed that my own habit of turning to social media to relax has had its effect reversed, with it only streaming more anxious voices into my life. And yet, as I write this, the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/behold-your-mother-how-coronavirus-is-turning-the-church-towards-mary/feed/ 0 Faith Resources For Middle Schoolers https://catholic-link.org/faith-resources-for-middle-schoolers/ https://catholic-link.org/faith-resources-for-middle-schoolers/#respond Wed, 25 Mar 2020 02:34:22 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35990 For the sake of #socialdistancing and #flattenthecurve, take a look below at some resources to help foster your domestic church. This list is not exhaustive or sponsored, just a few ideas to help during this time! Ascension Presents is a YouTube channel that offers video resources featuring “faith-filled, entertaining, and dynamic speakers,” including Fr. Mike Schmitz, Jackie Francois-Angel, and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/faith-resources-for-middle-schoolers/feed/ 0 Talking To Your Middle Schooler About The Faith https://catholic-link.org/talking-to-your-middle-schooler-about-the-faith/ https://catholic-link.org/talking-to-your-middle-schooler-about-the-faith/#respond Mon, 23 Mar 2020 23:18:36 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35946 I got to visit with a friend and my godson this past week. Since I last saw him two months ago, I noticed some typical changes for a seven-month-old: emotive facial expressions including smiles and grumpy faces; babble vocab of high pitched shrieks and blowing raspberries; and the ability to roll over both his right […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/talking-to-your-middle-schooler-about-the-faith/feed/ 0 Preparing For A Quarantined Holy Week https://catholic-link.org/preparing-for-a-quarantined-holy-week/ https://catholic-link.org/preparing-for-a-quarantined-holy-week/#respond Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:30:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35924 I have a healthy fear of the coronavirus but one worry is growing more steadily with every newly canceled event: what’s going to happen during Holy Week?  Like many Catholics, Holy Week, and the Triduum, in particular, is my yearly retreat from the rest of the world. The worry that some or all services could […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/preparing-for-a-quarantined-holy-week/feed/ 0 Top 5 Catholic Subscription Clubs https://catholic-link.org/top-5-catholic-subscription-clubs-giveaway/ https://catholic-link.org/top-5-catholic-subscription-clubs-giveaway/#respond Fri, 06 Mar 2020 06:07:19 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35848 What’s not to love about subscription clubs? New products from your favorite sources tailored to your needs and delivered monthly…sign me up! But, how do you choose the right club for you?  The 5 Best Catholic Subscription Clubs CatholicMonth.ly CatholicMonth.ly is a Digital Devotional Subscription Club that uses modern technology to help today’s Catholics re-connect […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/top-5-catholic-subscription-clubs-giveaway/feed/ 0 How To Choose Your Lenten Practices https://catholic-link.org/how-to-choose-your-lenten-practices/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-choose-your-lenten-practices/#respond Mon, 24 Feb 2020 01:56:59 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35775 Mardi Gras rolls around every year, and every year I think “Oh shoot. What am I going to give up for Lent this year?” Now, for starters, I suggest that you consider what your Lenten practices are going to be before Fat Tuesday, but hey, we’ve all been there and just because Lent is right […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-choose-your-lenten-practices/feed/ 0 Liturgy Live 7th Sunday In Ordinary Time | Be Perfect https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-7th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/ https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-7th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/#respond Thu, 20 Feb 2020 03:05:10 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35757 This week we talk about how to respond to division in the Church. Do not let others’ actions drag you into sin. Focus on contemplation, be prepared even for distractions, so you will not be disturbed in those moments. When you have control over your own passions and emotions you can have a positive effect […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-7th-sunday-in-ordinary-time/feed/ 0 “The Skinny On Fasting” – A Funny Video On A Serious Christian Discipline https://catholic-link.org/fasting-funny-serious-discipline/ https://catholic-link.org/fasting-funny-serious-discipline/#respond Sat, 15 Feb 2020 23:02:00 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=593 Have you been fasting this Lent? Sure, it’s a struggle, but this ancient, scriptural, necessary Christian discipline is something Jesus expected and which Catholics for hundreds of years took as a given. (Check out our Illustrated Guide to Fasting) You’re not supposed to like it or be good at it… but, take heart! We do […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/fasting-funny-serious-discipline/feed/ 0 Liturgy Live 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Salt and Light https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-5th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-salt-and-light/ https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-5th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-salt-and-light/#respond Sat, 08 Feb 2020 00:41:14 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35680 In this week’s podcast we talk about the “proto” beatitudes of Isaiah: how we are called to serve and feed the poor. We are called to purge ourselves of our maliciousness and serve the poor, then we will be light in the darkness. In the second reading we talk about the power of the gospel […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-5th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-salt-and-light/feed/ 0 Church People | Liturgy Live https://catholic-link.org/church-people-liturgy-live/ https://catholic-link.org/church-people-liturgy-live/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2020 02:39:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35590 Feast of the Presentation of the Lord This week we talk a lot about the people you will find in the church. Those who withstand the refiners fire that is parish life, who wait on the Lord. In the second reading we talk about how Christ suffered and we can find Him in our sufferings. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/church-people-liturgy-live/feed/ 0 Humility in Teamwork | Liturgy Live https://catholic-link.org/humility-in-teamwork/ https://catholic-link.org/humility-in-teamwork/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2020 01:43:08 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35507 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time This week we talk about the prophecy of Isaiah that can be looked at in three different ways. First and foremost, Christ is the fulfillment of this prophecy. Second, St John the Baptist is God’s servant and draws the people out into the wilderness seeking repentance and restoration.  Third, we […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/humility-in-teamwork/feed/ 0 Liturgy Live | Baptism of the Lord https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-baptism-of-the-lord/ https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-baptism-of-the-lord/#respond Thu, 09 Jan 2020 14:54:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35484 This week on the Podcast we talk about the prophecy of the baptism and the fulfilment in Christ. We really go into our response to holiness. In maturity we are able to rejoice in the gifts of others, not tear them down in jealousy or envy. We talk about how John recognised his role and […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-baptism-of-the-lord/feed/ 0 How To Fight Against Homelessness https://catholic-link.org/how-to-fight-against-homelessness/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-fight-against-homelessness/#respond Tue, 07 Jan 2020 18:03:39 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34359 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-fight-against-homelessness/feed/ 0 What Is Your New Year’s Purpose? According To Bishop Fulton Sheen https://catholic-link.org/what-is-your-new-years-purpose-fulton-sheen/ https://catholic-link.org/what-is-your-new-years-purpose-fulton-sheen/#respond Tue, 31 Dec 2019 12:01:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/what-is-your-new-years-purpose-fulton-sheen/ “Time is equivalent to what can be done or gained by it. At the beginning of the new year, therefore, we wish that it be happy because we know that there is no greater melancholy or sadness than to use time for any purpose but the supreme one, which is the salvation of the soul.” […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/what-is-your-new-years-purpose-fulton-sheen/feed/ 0 New Year’s Advice From The Saints https://catholic-link.org/new-years-advice-from-the-saints/ https://catholic-link.org/new-years-advice-from-the-saints/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2019 15:32:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35370 Looking for advice and suggestions to help you live out your New Year’s resolutions? Start with the wisdom of the Saints! “During this new year I resolve to begin a new life. I do not know what will happen to me during this year. But I abandon myself entirely to you, my God. And my […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/new-years-advice-from-the-saints/feed/ 0 12 Children’s Books To Read For The 12 Days Of Christmas https://catholic-link.org/12-childrens-books-to-read-for-the-12-days-of-christmas/ https://catholic-link.org/12-childrens-books-to-read-for-the-12-days-of-christmas/#respond Thu, 26 Dec 2019 16:48:15 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35381 Did you know that Christmas is just beginning on December 25th? It’s another amazing aspect of the Catholic faith. The Christmas Octave lasts until January 1st, but we can continue celebrating the season of Christmas until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which is the Sunday following January 6th (The Epiphany). How can […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/12-childrens-books-to-read-for-the-12-days-of-christmas/feed/ 0 Mary Follows Jesus, Not Fashion https://catholic-link.org/mary-follows-jesus-not-fashion/ https://catholic-link.org/mary-follows-jesus-not-fashion/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2019 14:23:30 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35390 Famous, powerful women hang out with other famous, powerful people.   Michelle Obama or Ivanka Trump might volunteer at a soup kitchen on Christmas, but usually, they’re speaking to captains of industry, lobbying wealthy donors, or attending cocktail parties with the bold and beautiful.  Famous, powerful, important women associate with their peers. Except one. One famous, […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/mary-follows-jesus-not-fashion/feed/ 0 A Sign | Liturgy Live 4th Sunday in Advent https://catholic-link.org/a-sign-liturgy-live-4th-sunday-in-advent/ https://catholic-link.org/a-sign-liturgy-live-4th-sunday-in-advent/#respond Sun, 22 Dec 2019 00:22:57 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35364 After a few weeks with technical issues, we are back! We have actual bingo cards being created to play during the show. If you have common words or phrases you think we should have on the cards let us know, and if you want a bingo card, email us at Liturgylive@gmail.com. This week we talk […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-sign-liturgy-live-4th-sunday-in-advent/feed/ 0 The Motivational Techniques Of John The Baptist | 2nd Week Of Advent Reflection https://catholic-link.org/the-motivational-techniques-of-john-the-baptist-advent-reflection/ https://catholic-link.org/the-motivational-techniques-of-john-the-baptist-advent-reflection/#respond Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:04:55 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35320 Questions For Reflection: Who or what motivates you? Are they motivating you in the spiritual life? Is there a place for anger in the spiritual life? How do you feel about John the Baptist? How has your Advent been going so far? Challenge: Find a time to repent this week. When is your parish offering […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-motivational-techniques-of-john-the-baptist-advent-reflection/feed/ 0 Christ the King | Liturgy Live https://catholic-link.org/christ-the-king-liturgy-live-2/ https://catholic-link.org/christ-the-king-liturgy-live-2/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2019 22:26:48 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35121 This week on the podcast we talk about the spiritual leadership of David. How David waited for so long, already anointed, and still mourned the death of King Saul even though they were enemies. This really spoke to us about holding the office in respect even if we know that the leadership is not perfect. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/christ-the-king-liturgy-live-2/feed/ 0 Persevere Through Destruction | Liturgy Live 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-persevere-through-destruction/ https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-persevere-through-destruction/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2019 00:18:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=35055 This week on the Podcast we continue to talk about the last things. In the first reading we talk about Prophet Malachi and how his book condemns the offensive defiled sacrifices made in the temple since the return from exile. Malachi prophesies the destruction of the evil ones. In the second reading we talk about […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-persevere-through-destruction/feed/ 0 3 Tips To Make Celebrating Feast Days Easier https://catholic-link.org/3-tips-to-make-celebrating-feast-days-easier/ https://catholic-link.org/3-tips-to-make-celebrating-feast-days-easier/#respond Sat, 09 Nov 2019 02:33:38 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34980 One of the joys of the Catholic faith is the celebration of feast days! There are so many to choose from, each with their own traditions and unique foods. Yet, if you’re not a “Pinterest Perfect” type of person, feast days can present a problem. The pressure to create an unforgettable menu and an extravagant […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-tips-to-make-celebrating-feast-days-easier/feed/ 0 Resurrection Hope | Liturgy Live 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-resurrection-hope/ https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-resurrection-hope/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:05:28 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34987 This week on the podcast, we talk about the hope of the coming Resurrection through Christ. The first reading shows the seven sons suffering for their faith in front of their mother, who encouraged them to stand firm. Their witness, belief in the resurrection of the dead, and a life to come is an example […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/liturgy-live-resurrection-hope/feed/ 0 3 Reasons Every Catholic Should Vote https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-every-catholic-should-vote/ https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-every-catholic-should-vote/#respond Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:12:27 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34915 Voting No man is an island. As Catholics, we have a profound understanding that the human person, body and soul, can only find fulfillment in a sincere gift of themselves (cf. GS 24). This means, primarily, that we are concerned with sharing the Gospel with others in word and deed, flowing from the love of […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/3-reasons-every-catholic-should-vote/feed/ 0 These Horrifying Saint Costume Ideas Will Freak Your Friends Out https://catholic-link.org/these-horrifying-saint-costume-ideas-will-freak-your-friends-out/ https://catholic-link.org/these-horrifying-saint-costume-ideas-will-freak-your-friends-out/#respond Fri, 25 Oct 2019 04:05:49 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34838 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/these-horrifying-saint-costume-ideas-will-freak-your-friends-out/feed/ 0 St. John Paul II’s Advice For When Life Is Stressful https://catholic-link.org/st-john-paul-iis-advice-for-when-life-is-stressful/ https://catholic-link.org/st-john-paul-iis-advice-for-when-life-is-stressful/#respond Wed, 23 Oct 2019 02:57:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34855 Fr. Brenton CordeiroFather Brenton Cordeiro first felt the call to the priesthood in a simple, profound way on his sixteenth birthday. “As I began to fall in love with my faith, discover my faith,” he says, “that call was something that I kept close to me in my heart.” About ten years after first feeling […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/st-john-paul-iis-advice-for-when-life-is-stressful/feed/ 0 Healing After A Miscarriage https://catholic-link.org/healing-after-a-miscarriage/ https://catholic-link.org/healing-after-a-miscarriage/#respond Sat, 19 Oct 2019 11:00:45 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34803 October is Infant Loss Awareness month, and it is also Pro-Life month. How appropriate that these two coincide, and both seek to honor the life of babies in the womb and the women who are carrying them. In this podcast, Becca Thiery shares the story of losing her first child and the healing she found […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/healing-after-a-miscarriage/feed/ 0 Documentary Shows Teens Miraculously Encountering God https://catholic-link.org/documentary-shows-teens-miraculously-encountering-god/ https://catholic-link.org/documentary-shows-teens-miraculously-encountering-god/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2019 18:38:29 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34704 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/documentary-shows-teens-miraculously-encountering-god/feed/ 0 Embrace Your Mission | Extraordinary Missionary Month https://catholic-link.org/embrace-your-mission-extraordinary-missionary-month/ https://catholic-link.org/embrace-your-mission-extraordinary-missionary-month/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2019 14:51:54 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34794 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/embrace-your-mission-extraordinary-missionary-month/feed/ 0 10 Ways To Help A Grieving Mom Through Pregnancy Loss https://catholic-link.org/10-ways-to-help-a-grieving-mom-through-pregnancy-loss/ https://catholic-link.org/10-ways-to-help-a-grieving-mom-through-pregnancy-loss/#respond Tue, 15 Oct 2019 13:51:50 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34788 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/10-ways-to-help-a-grieving-mom-through-pregnancy-loss/feed/ 0 4 Catholic Recipes To Help You Stay On-Trend With Liturgical Living https://catholic-link.org/4-catholic-recipes-to-help-you-stay-on-trend-with-liturgical-living/ https://catholic-link.org/4-catholic-recipes-to-help-you-stay-on-trend-with-liturgical-living/#respond Mon, 14 Oct 2019 16:18:22 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34778 Liturgical living is trending. Tradition is being reignited in unexpected ways, even meal planning. Since our primary meal was given to us at the Last Supper, we have been giving meals back. All across the universal Church, the faithful have spent the last 2000 years committing prayers of thanksgiving to memory and, more recently, writing […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/4-catholic-recipes-to-help-you-stay-on-trend-with-liturgical-living/feed/ 0 How Long O Lord | Liturgy Live https://catholic-link.org/how-long-o-lord-liturgy-live/ https://catholic-link.org/how-long-o-lord-liturgy-live/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2019 14:48:35 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34753 This week on the podcast we talk about the need for increase of faith. In the first reading we hear the cry of the Prophet Habakkuk that is also echoed in Psalm 13. This cry is followed by the response of the Lord to be patient and have hope for the coming fulfilment. In the […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-long-o-lord-liturgy-live/feed/ 0 See the Poor | Liturgy Live 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time https://catholic-link.org/see-the-poor-liturgy-live/ https://catholic-link.org/see-the-poor-liturgy-live/#respond Thu, 26 Sep 2019 12:35:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34718 This week on the podcast we talk about needing to be present to the poor. In the first reading we talk about how the Prophet Amos was talking about the leaders in the temple were abusing the items meant for serving God and set aside for His worship. It shows that they are unable to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/see-the-poor-liturgy-live/feed/ 0 12 Works Of Our Guardian Angel According To St. Bonaventure https://catholic-link.org/12-works-of-our-guardian-angel-st-bonaventure/ https://catholic-link.org/12-works-of-our-guardian-angel-st-bonaventure/#respond Wed, 25 Sep 2019 21:11:28 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34685 St. Bonaventure researched and wrote about the twelve works of our Guardian Angel. Watch this short video to find out what they are! 12 Works Of Our Guardian Angel According To St. Bonaventure The Twelve Works of our Guardian Angelby St. Bonaventure of Bagnoregio, OFMDoctor of the Church According to Sacred Scripture there are twelve […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/12-works-of-our-guardian-angel-st-bonaventure/feed/ 0 10 Interesting Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know About The Catholic Church https://catholic-link.org/10-interesting-facts-that-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-catholic-church/ https://catholic-link.org/10-interesting-facts-that-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-catholic-church/#respond Sat, 31 Aug 2019 03:25:31 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=8269 “You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/10-interesting-facts-that-you-probably-didnt-know-about-the-catholic-church/feed/ 0 A 1-Minute Video Of St. Augustine Quotes To Live By https://catholic-link.org/a-1-minute-video-collection-of-st-augustine-quotes-to-live-by/ https://catholic-link.org/a-1-minute-video-collection-of-st-augustine-quotes-to-live-by/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2019 18:48:38 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34479 Check out this collection of some of our favorite St. Augustine quotes! Let this great Saint inspire you! Click the “Play” button below to get started… More St. Augustine Resources 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 […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/a-1-minute-video-collection-of-st-augustine-quotes-to-live-by/feed/ 0 The Narrow Gate | Liturgy Live 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time https://catholic-link.org/the-narrow-gate/ https://catholic-link.org/the-narrow-gate/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2019 04:09:42 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34446 This week on the podcast we talk about Isaiah sharing with the tribe of Judah what their mission is in exile. While veiled, they are being sent to all the ends of the earth to share their faith and prepare the way so that the Gentiles can recognise Christ when he comes. In the second […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-narrow-gate/feed/ 0 Set The Earth On Fire https://catholic-link.org/set-the-earth-on-fire/ https://catholic-link.org/set-the-earth-on-fire/#respond Sat, 17 Aug 2019 13:50:49 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34398 This week on the podcast we talk about leadership that is inconsistent in their decision making. The king showed no real backbone and changed his actions based on who was causing problems for him. This is not what real leadership looks like, we are called to look at this and recognise the failings of weak […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/set-the-earth-on-fire/feed/ 0 How I Am Sanctified By My Vocation https://catholic-link.org/how-i-am-sanctified-by-my-vocation/ https://catholic-link.org/how-i-am-sanctified-by-my-vocation/#respond Fri, 16 Aug 2019 14:02:03 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34296 “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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-i-am-sanctified-by-my-vocation/feed/ 0 How Fitness Affects Our Spiritual Lives https://catholic-link.org/how-fitness-affects-our-spiritual-lives/ https://catholic-link.org/how-fitness-affects-our-spiritual-lives/#respond Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:07:29 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34239 Show me a Catholic who doesn’t exercise and I’ll show you a person who wished they lived life more fully integrated with a strong and stable connection in body and soul. Because of the intricate fusion of such, we have not only the right but this duty by which to glorify God with our flesh.  […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-fitness-affects-our-spiritual-lives/feed/ 0 100 New Donors! https://catholic-link.org/100-new-donors/ https://catholic-link.org/100-new-donors/#respond Thu, 01 Aug 2019 21:36:03 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34316 Do you believe in our mission to offer resources for the New Evangelization? Help us make it happen! During the month of August, Catholic-Link is focusing on building up monthly support to help produce more content that you love! What’s in it for you? Well, other than more great content, if you sign up to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/100-new-donors/feed/ 0 My First Month As A Priest https://catholic-link.org/my-first-month-as-a-priest/ https://catholic-link.org/my-first-month-as-a-priest/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:28:01 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34237 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/my-first-month-as-a-priest/feed/ 0 The Unexpected Benefits Of Praying Outside https://catholic-link.org/the-unexpected-benefits-of-praying-outside/ https://catholic-link.org/the-unexpected-benefits-of-praying-outside/#respond Wed, 19 Jun 2019 20:52:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34032 Over the past 6 years, I have taken the time each year around January or February to go to the mountains for a few days and do some skiing. This may sound like a fun, annual event that many people engage in, but for me, it is much more than this. It began during seminary. […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/the-unexpected-benefits-of-praying-outside/feed/ 0 5 Ways To Encounter God On Vacation https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-to-encounter-god-on-vacation/ https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-to-encounter-god-on-vacation/#respond Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:15:38 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33946 Time for Vacation Summer is here and school is out. It’s time for a vacation. Many families, the world over, go on vacation to get away from the normal day in, day out of busy schedules. Some people stay at home and have “stay-cations.” Some go to the beach or the mountains. Some go to […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/5-ways-to-encounter-god-on-vacation/feed/ 0 4 Key Points For Having Pro-Life Conversations https://catholic-link.org/how-to-engage-in-pro-life-conversations/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-engage-in-pro-life-conversations/#respond Tue, 04 Jun 2019 19:59:53 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33901 The topic of abortion is present in the media, and as a result, we may be confronted with some heated conversations in our day-to-day life. So, how do we respectfully engage someone in pro-life conversations? There are four key points that Fr. Michael Niemczak breaks down for us in this video. 4 Key Points For […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/how-to-engage-in-pro-life-conversations/feed/ 0 Stay and Wait | Liturgy Live Ascension Of Our Lord https://catholic-link.org/stay-and-wait-liturgy-live-ascension-of-our-lord/ https://catholic-link.org/stay-and-wait-liturgy-live-ascension-of-our-lord/#respond Thu, 30 May 2019 17:09:43 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33833 This week on the podcast we discuss a lot about waiting for the Holy Spirit. Discussing the first reading we ponder the Ascension from the perspective of the Apostles. How did they feel? What were they going through? We discuss how hard discernment is, and how hard it is to wait for the Holy Spirit […]

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]]> https://catholic-link.org/stay-and-wait-liturgy-live-ascension-of-our-lord/feed/ 0 Video Of Fr. Michael’s Hospital Ordination & Photo Of His First Mass! https://catholic-link.org/watch-this-video-of-fr-michaels-hospital-ordination/ https://catholic-link.org/watch-this-video-of-fr-michaels-hospital-ordination/#respond Sun, 26 May 2019 03:53:42 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33798 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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]]> https://catholic-link.org/watch-this-video-of-fr-michaels-hospital-ordination/feed/ 0 If You Love Me | Liturgy Live https://catholic-link.org/if-you-love-me-liturgy-live-6th-sunday-in-easter/ https://catholic-link.org/if-you-love-me-liturgy-live-6th-sunday-in-easter/#respond Fri, 24 May 2019 03:49:26 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=33779 This week on the Liturgy Live Podcast we talk about the fulfilment of the prophesy of Amos with the inclusion of the Gentiles into the church without Old Covenant necessities. We discuss that there is a difference between some of the laws in the OT that are covenant based, which are erased by the new […]

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