October Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/feast-days-and-seasonal-celebrations/october/ Catholic Resources for the New Evangelization Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:10:31 +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 October Archives - Catholic-Link https://catholic-link.org/feast-days-and-seasonal-celebrations/october/ 32 32 Why Should You Add This Prayer To Your Rosary? https://catholic-link.org/how-to-add-fatima-prayer-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-add-fatima-prayer-rosary/#respond Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:46:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805314 On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Mother appeared for the first time to three shepherd children in Fatima, Portugal. Each time our Blessed Mother visited Jacinta, Francisco, and Lucia, she gave some specific instructions to the children. “I have come, to warn the faithful,to amend their livesand ask pardon for their sins.They must not continue to […]

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Guess That Saint! QUIZ https://catholic-link.org/saint-catholic-quiz-guess-who/ https://catholic-link.org/saint-catholic-quiz-guess-who/#respond Wed, 01 Nov 2023 05:20:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805436 How well do you know the Saints? Take our quiz to test your knowledge of some of the newest saints in the Catholic church and some who have been around for ages! Press the blue Start button to play now! This Saint lived during the 1800’s in France. As a Carmelite nun, she spent a […]

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On “A Haunting in Venice” https://catholic-link.org/a-haunting-in-venice-catholic-review/ https://catholic-link.org/a-haunting-in-venice-catholic-review/#respond Thu, 26 Oct 2023 13:12:40 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=805441 In his book A Secular Age, modern philosopher Charles Taylor speaks of the “buffered self.”  The phrase refers to a person who is closed off to the idea of anything supernatural.  Think of a sponge’s opposite.  The “water” of transcendent reality is simply unable to saturate one who is “buffered.”  It’s a striking articulation of what’s […]

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First Reconciliation Advice For Parents From Bobby Angel https://catholic-link.org/first-reconciliation-advice-parents-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/first-reconciliation-advice-parents-catholic/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2023 07:15:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804972 “Confession is an act of honesty and courage—an act of entrusting ourselves, beyond sin, to the mercy of a loving and forgiving God,” affirmed St. Pope John Paul II.  Having recently walked with our own two oldest children through the beautiful experience of preparing for their first Confession and Communion, we know how profound the […]

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Here’s What The Saints Want You To Know About The Rosary https://catholic-link.org/quotes-about-the-rosary-saints/ https://catholic-link.org/quotes-about-the-rosary-saints/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:54:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=804858 All Catholics are called to be saints. If we genuinely want to grow in holiness, we must study the lives of the saints who have gone before us to learn what habits, virtues, and values guided their path to heaven. It doesn’t take long to realize that a deep devotion to Our Mother and praying […]

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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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All Saints’ Day And All Souls’ Day: What’s the Difference? https://catholic-link.org/all-souls-day-catholic-all-saints-day-explained/ https://catholic-link.org/all-souls-day-catholic-all-saints-day-explained/#respond Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:09:59 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800879 All Saints’ Day is celebrated each year on November 1st and is a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics of the Latin Rite. The following day, November 2nd, is All Souls’ Day. What are these? What is the difference between them? To begin, we really need to investigate the questions: what is a soul? And […]

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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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The Life And Love Of St. Anthony Mary Claret In The Biopic Film “Slaves And Kings” https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-saint-anthony-mary-claret/ https://catholic-link.org/catholic-movie-saint-anthony-mary-claret/#respond Mon, 22 Aug 2022 02:30:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800304 The Catholic Church celebrates the memorial of St. Anthony Claret on October 24th.  But moviegoers will have the opportunity to learn about him sooner with an upcoming Fathom movie release of Slaves and Kings on August 22 (English) and August 23 (Spanish) in select theatres throughout the United States.  Personally, I was familiar with St. Anthony Claret […]

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5 Times The Blessed Mother Asked Us To Pray The Rosary https://catholic-link.org/marian-apparitions-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/marian-apparitions-rosary/#respond Mon, 08 Aug 2022 17:05:45 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=800164 Mary has been known to appear many times throughout the world, and quite often the Blessed Mother has reiterated a similar message: pray the rosary. Meditate on the words of Our Lady in these approved apparitions of the Church and heed her call. 5 Times The Blessed Mother Asked Us To Pray The Rosary Our […]

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How To Pray A Pro-life Rosary https://catholic-link.org/how-to-pray-a-pro-life-rosary/ https://catholic-link.org/how-to-pray-a-pro-life-rosary/#respond Fri, 21 Jan 2022 09:59:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=47653 While praying the rosary, offer each mystery and meditate on these short introductory prayers based on the fruits of each mystery with a pro-life focus.  Pro-life Reflections For The Glorious Mysteries (Wednesdays and Sundays) 1.      The Resurrection: John 20:1-29 We pray this decade for the fruit of faith, that in the hearts of […]

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October Is Devoted To The Holy Rosary | Mark Your Calendar! https://catholic-link.org/october-is-devoted-to-the-holy-rosary-mark-your-calendar/ https://catholic-link.org/october-is-devoted-to-the-holy-rosary-mark-your-calendar/#respond Thu, 30 Sep 2021 11:03:00 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=34672 Did you know that each month has a traditional Catholic devotion? This year, let’s focus on each devotion month-by-month to grow in our faith and traditions! Make yourself notes, write it on your calendar, and pray a specific prayer each day of the month to remember. You could use a prayer already associated with the […]

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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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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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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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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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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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Special Agent Of The Sacred Heart: St. Margaret Mary Alacoque https://catholic-link.org/st-margaret-mary-alacoque-agent-sacred-heart/ https://catholic-link.org/st-margaret-mary-alacoque-agent-sacred-heart/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:32:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=26432 October 16th and 17th (in the post- and pre-conciliar liturgical calendars, respectively) mark the feast of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque. It is from this beautiful saint that the Church and the world came to practice the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Under the care and formation of the Poor Clares from the age […]

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Feast Of The Holy Guardian Angels: 4 Mass Prayers To Help Cultivate A Relationship With Your Own https://catholic-link.org/feast-holy-guardian-angels/ https://catholic-link.org/feast-holy-guardian-angels/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2017 16:00:11 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=25972 October 2nd is the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels. How often do you think about yours? I confess that I do not think of or thank my own guardian angel regularly enough – and God knows he has seen me through my fair share of danger – physically and spiritually – throughout the years. […]

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7 Surprising Things That Happen When You Pray The Rosary More Often https://catholic-link.org/7-surprising-things-happen-rosary-often/ https://catholic-link.org/7-surprising-things-happen-rosary-often/#respond Wed, 30 Aug 2017 20:57:12 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=23329 If you ever find the rosary hard to pray, or hard to commit to regularly, read on to find out our seven most surprising things that happen in your life when you start to pray the rosary more often! When you’re finished with this article, don’t forget to check out our ultimate guide to the […]

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How To Pray The Rosary? A Step-By-Step Visual Guide https://catholic-link.org/pray-rosary-visual-guide/ https://catholic-link.org/pray-rosary-visual-guide/#respond Sun, 28 May 2017 13:20:23 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=21389 The origin of the Rosary dates back to the year 800, but it has evolved throughout the centuries resulting in the Rosary we know today. The Rosary invites us to make a beautiful meditation about the life of Jesus and the Holy Virgin Mary. Whether we pray it alone or with others, we can offer […]

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Is Halloween Catholic? A Guide To Reclaiming The Holiness Of This Celebration https://catholic-link.org/is-halloween-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/is-halloween-catholic/#respond Sun, 23 Oct 2016 15:42:17 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=3792 This is the time of year when many Catholics ask themselves if it is ok to celebrate Halloween. Today we offer a few insights and resources to help you decide how you will participate in the cultural festivities and also remember to keep All Saints Day holy. The desire for holiness, embedded in the depths […]

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The Reason Many Catholics Will Be Taking Their Pets to Church Today https://catholic-link.org/pet-blessing-feast-of-st-francis/ https://catholic-link.org/pet-blessing-feast-of-st-francis/#respond Tue, 04 Oct 2016 02:25:17 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=17328 Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis. Among many other wonderful things, St. Francis was known for his love of animals and uncanny ability to connect with them.  It is said that he treated animals with the utmost respect, love, and care.   Legend has it that St. Francis even preached to the animals […]

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I Didn’t Like St. Therese of Lisieux… Until I Learned These 8 Little Known Facts About Her https://catholic-link.org/8-st-therese-of-lisieux/ https://catholic-link.org/8-st-therese-of-lisieux/#respond Sat, 01 Oct 2016 01:22:02 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=17303 I was fourteen years old and mad at my parents. They were wasting a whole day of our French vacation driving a four hour round trip to the Basilica of St. Therese of Lisieux. The car was uncomfortable, it was a perfect hot sunny day and I didn’t want to go. All I knew of […]

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7 Reasons Why Guardian Angels Are NOT Cute, Concocted, Chunky Cherubs That Float On Clouds https://catholic-link.org/7-reasons-why-guardian-angels-are-not-cute-concocted-chunky-cherubs-that-float-on-clouds/ https://catholic-link.org/7-reasons-why-guardian-angels-are-not-cute-concocted-chunky-cherubs-that-float-on-clouds/#respond Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:22:05 +0000 https://catholic-link.org/?p=10641 How often do you take the time to reflect on the blessing it is to be gifted with an angel to guide us and guard us? As children many of us prayed The Guardian Angel prayer, but as adults we tend to forget the importance and power that the angels can have in our lives.  […]

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St. John Paul II, The Life Of A Holy Pope (Animated Video) https://catholic-link.org/john-paul-ii/ https://catholic-link.org/john-paul-ii/#respond Sat, 07 Jun 2014 21:59:39 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=4356 What led St. John Paul II to greatness? Was it because of his apostolic success, his impressive figure, or his untiring travels? Why is he so beloved by Catholics? No doubt, all this is important, but it isn’t enough. John Paul the II has been recognized a saint for a different reason… Now, allow us […]

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They Call Her “The Prophet of Mercy,” Meet St. Faustina https://catholic-link.org/saintly-minute-st-faustina/ https://catholic-link.org/saintly-minute-st-faustina/#respond Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:18:22 +0000 http://en.catholic-link.com/?p=537 Prayer of St. Faustina “O Lord, I want to be completely transformed into Your mercy and to be Your living reflection. May the greatest of all divine attributes, that of Your unfathomable mercy, pass through my heart and soul to my neighbor.Help me, O Lord, that my eyes may be merciful, so that I may […]

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