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Why Does The Manger Matter?

Will Wright — Sun, 24 Dec 2023 05:15:24 +0000

The Catechism of the Catholic Church beautifully exclaims that “No one, whether shepherd or wise man, can approach God here below except by kneeling before the manger at Bethlehem and adoring him hidden in the weakness of a new-born child (CCC 563).” The manger at Bethlehem was the place that the new-born Child Jesus born […]

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One Cause For Sainthood You Should Know About

Will Wright — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 06:37:00 +0000

Servant of God Fr. Emil Kapaun Fr. Kapaun was named a “Servant of God” in 1993, which is the official beginning of the opening of a cause for canonization, for sainthood in the Catholic Church. Of course, the saints are the blessed in Heaven who dwell with God in Paradise. There are countless unnamed saints, […]

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How Mary Fulfills The Jewish Role Of The Queen Mother

Will Wright — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:09:00 +0000

Despise Not Our Petitions Mary is the Queen Mother in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. The Queen Mother had a particular role in the Jewish world and that meaning is elevated and amplified in the age of the Church. From the beginning of the Church, Mary was seen as our Advocate. She intercedes for us […]

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Understanding Catholic Code Of Canon Law

Will Wright — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 07:29:00 +0000

What is Canon Law? The current law governing the Catholic Church is the 1983 Code of Canon Law. This Code, promulgated by His Holiness St. John Paul II replaced the 1917 Code of Canon Law. The Code is a system of laws and principles which regulates the organization and governance of the Catholic Church. Canon […]

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Bedtime Stories With The Saints: St. Anthony, Demon Fighter

Will Wright — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 05:06:00 +0000

There was once a young man named Anthony who lived with his sister in a village called Coma in Egypt. The hills around the village were dry and brown against the pale blue sky. However, inside the village was lush and green. Palm trees dotted the horizon and water flowed through the canal. Anthony’s parents […]

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Is The Catholic Church A Cult?

Will Wright — Mon, 08 May 2023 08:05:00 +0000

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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What Should You Do If You’ve Committed A Mortal Sin

Will Wright — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 08:05:00 +0000

What is Sin? “Sin” is an old archery term in Greek which means “to miss the mark.” All sin and fall short of the glory of God, as St. Paul says. When we sin, we are committing an offense against “reason, truth, and right conscience (CCC 1849).” Sin is never private. At the very least, […]

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How To Pray The Liturgy Of The Hours

Will Wright — Fri, 14 Apr 2023 08:07:00 +0000

What is the Liturgy of the Hours? The Liturgy of the Hours is also called the Divine Office or the Breviary. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life, but it is not the only daily prayer of the Church. The Liturgy of the Hours is a series […]

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What Is The Liturgical Movement?

Will Wright — Fri, 03 Mar 2023 08:48:00 +0000

What is the Liturgical Movement? In Desiderio desideravi (2022), Pope Francis writes, “We owe to the [the Second Vatican] Council – and to the liturgical movement that preceded it – the rediscovery of a theological understanding of the Liturgy and of its importance in the life of the Church (DD, 16).” What is this “liturgical […]

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Why Is Peter The New Steward Of The Kingdom?

Will Wright — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:31:56 +0000

What is the Steward of the Kingdom? A steward is appointed by the ruling king or queen to represent them and help them to govern. Another word we could use to describe the steward is “prime minister.” In the Old Testament, the chief steward of the king was able to rule with the authority of […]

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Is Pope Benedict XVI A Future Doctor Of The Church?

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

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

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Are You Experiencing A Dark Night Of The Soul? Here’s How To Tell

Will Wright — Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:30:00 +0000

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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The Male Saints Listed In The Roman Canon

Will Wright — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:28:00 +0000

In Communion with Those Whose Memory We Venerate In the Roman Canon, the First Eucharistic Prayer, in the section called the Communicantes, we are reminded of our communion with the Apostles and Martyrs. After the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph are mentioned, then many Saints are mentioned. Here is the context, in full: “In communion […]

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What Is Memento Mori?

Will Wright — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 09:03:00 +0000

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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All Saints’ Day And All Souls’ Day: What’s the Difference?

Will Wright — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 04:09:59 +0000

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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Historical Fiction: The Celtic Origin Of Halloween

Will Wright — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 09:47:00 +0000

Diary Entry of the Abbot of Kells, Ireland – November 3, 1012 A.D. Samhain (pronounced “sow-in”) was here a couple of days ago. The Celtic people celebrate this day as the start of a new year each November 1. The summer was at an end and the harvest was beginning. The dark, cold winter was […]

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4 Ways Lay People Can Be Part Of The Catholic Mass

Will Wright — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:57:00 +0000

Lay Liturgical Ministries in the Ordinary Form of the Latin Rite, there are a few lay liturgical ministries that are worth examining in detail. There has been a great deal of confusion in the past decades about some of these ministries. This article will not likely dispense that confusion, but I hope we get a […]

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4 Ways The Old Testament Reveals The Eucharist

Will Wright — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 09:21:00 +0000

What is Typology? Since the time of the Apostles, the Church has shown how intimately interconnected the Old and New Testaments are in the plan of God. This unity is highlighted by typology which “discerns in God’s works of the Old Covenant prefigurations of what he accomplished in the fullness of time in the person […]

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How To Choose Your Confirmation Saint

Will Wright — Thu, 22 Sep 2022 09:13:00 +0000

What Is A Patron Saint? When you are baptized, the priest says the name chosen for you by your parents. However, when you are confirmed, in the Latin Rite of the Church, you get to choose a “Confirmation Saint.” This saint is a special patron saint which you have chosen to be a special protector […]

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What Did Pope Pius X Contribute To The Catholic Church?

Will Wright — Sun, 21 Aug 2022 04:21:00 +0000

Who Was Pope St. Pius X? Born in 1835 in Venice, Guiseppe Melchiorre Sarto was pope from 1903 to 1914 under the name Pius X. He was a staunch defender of the truth, a liturgical reformer, and a man of great faith. Pope St. Pius X is well known globally for his repression of Modernism […]

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Who Are The Seven Women Saints Named In The Eucharistic Prayer At Mass?

Will Wright — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 02:43:00 +0000

To us, also, your servants, who, though sinners, hope in your abundant mercies, graciously grant some share and fellowship with your holy Apostles and Martyrs: with John the Baptist, Stephen, Matthias, Barnabas, Ignatius, Alexander, Marcellinus, Peter, Felicity, Perpetua, Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Anastasia, and all your Saints: admit us, we beseech you, into their company, […]

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What You Should Know About Pope Francis’ Apostolic Letter on The Liturgy – Desiderio Desideravi

Will Wright — Tue, 05 Jul 2022 21:21:00 +0000

What is Desiderio desideravi? Desiderio desideravi, the title of Pope Francis’ 2022 document on the Sacred Liturgy, comes from the Latin version of Luke 22:15: “I have earnestly desired (desiderio desideravi) to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.” Pope Francis begins this beautiful and relatively short reflection on the beauty, goodness, and truth […]

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Why Use A Missal (And How!)

Will Wright — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 09:39:00 +0000

What is the Roman Missal? The Roman Missal is (mostly) the big red book that the priest uses at the altar and at his chair when celebrating Mass. I say “mostly” because the Lectionary (which contains the readings) and the liturgical books containing the rites for the various sacraments, are also part of the Roman […]

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Roe v. Wade Overturned: Now The Hard Work Begins

Will Wright — Sat, 25 Jun 2022 03:33:51 +0000

There is a lot to say and a tremendous amount of apologetic materials to discuss the issue of abortion. However, the gravity of today requires some comment. The Supreme Court has Aborted Roe v. Wade Today, June 24, 2022 is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. How fitting then that the constitutional abomination […]

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An Examination Of Conscience For Fathers

Will Wright — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:59:00 +0000

An examination of conscience is a tool that is used when preparing for making a good Confession. This tool can also be used at any time of day, but can be especially fruitful at nighttime, looking back over the day. The father is the priest of his domestic Church. He is the head of the […]

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3 Ways To Celebrate Trinity Sunday (And What It Is!)

Will Wright — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 10:09:00 +0000

What is Trinity Sunday? The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, called “Trinity Sunday,” is celebrated one week after Pentecost. This feast was made universal in 1911. Prior to 1911, there were private devotions, certain liturgical prayers and prefaces, and hymns in the liturgy. There was an Office of the Holy Trinity written by Bishop […]

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I’m Catholic, But I Don’t Believe In The Eucharist | 3 Things To Do Now

Will Wright — Fri, 13 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Struggling to Believe in the Eucharist? If you are Catholic and struggling to believe in the Church’s teaching on the Eucharist, you are not alone. A Pew Research Center survey suggests: “… nearly seven-in-ten Catholics (69%) say they personally believe that during Catholic Mass, the bread and wine used in Communion ‘are symbols of the […]

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Abortion Is Always Wrong. Here’s Why…

Will Wright — Fri, 06 May 2022 02:07:32 +0000

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Bedtime Stories With The Saints: St. George The Dragonslayer

Will Wright — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

Once upon a time, there was a horrible dragon who lived in a pond near a village called Silene. The dragon was terribly large with a pointed head and a flickering forked tongue like a snake. He had sharp curved claws bigger and sharper than any sword. Deadly, though he was, the dragon was also […]

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Can The Holy Spirit Ask Us To Be Illogical?

Will Wright — Wed, 20 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

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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Why It’s Important To Celebrate Easter EVERY Sunday Of The Year

Will Wright — Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

The Sabbath Day Sunday, the seventh day of the week is the sabbath, a day of solemn rest, that is set aside for the Lord. This goes all the way back to the dawn of creation when God made everything in six days and then rested on the seventh. The Sabbath day also marks the […]

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Why Every Friday Is Like A Mini Good Friday

Will Wright — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 08:23:00 +0000

What is Good Friday? Good Friday is the second day of the Sacred Triduum, in between Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil. Good Friday is the commemoration of the passion and death of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary. It is always three days before Easter, which marks the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead! […]

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3 Saints Who Struggled With Scrupulosity And What They Did to Combat It

Will Wright — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 10:00:00 +0000

“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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Tithing: How Much Are We Called To Give The Church?

Will Wright — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Giving to the Church There is one topic that no one wants to hear about in church: money. From my experience speaking to priests, they do not want to talk about it either. Ideally, the Parish would have enough money to cover expenses, expand programs, and provide for the poor and needy. However, when we […]

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What Is The Universal Call To Holiness And Why Should You Care?

Will Wright — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 11:11:00 +0000

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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What Does It Mean To Have A Crucifixion Type Of Love For Your Wife?

Will Wright — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 11:04:00 +0000

This beautiful spoken-word piece titled “A Crucifixion Type Love” was written and performed by Brent Rice and, although (disclaimer) we don’t know much about Mr. Rice and his personal religious beliefs, there is no doubt that his poetry is stunning, passionate, and a piece of art that all can benefit from listening to. In this […]

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What In The World Is Candlemas?

Will Wright — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Candlemas Day Candlemas is the colloquial name for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord which is celebrated on February 2. In the new calendar (1970), the Christmas season ends with the Baptism of the Lord in early January. However, traditionally, Candlemas was seen as the last day of the Christmas season. But what […]

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What Do Catholics Need To Know About Reading The Bible?

Will Wright — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:39:08 +0000

What is the Bible? What is the Bible? Where did it come from? The Bible is not one book. It is a library. It is 73 books consisting of various literary genres. There is history, romance, poetry, inspiration, drama, and so much more. In every single page, we believe that God is the primary author […]

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From Swordsmen To Dancer: What You Should Know About St. Francis De Sales

Will Wright — Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:34:01 +0000

St. Francis de Sales Francis de Sales was the Bishop of Geneva in Switzerland. Francis was born two months premature to a noble family in a castle: the Château de Sales. His father was the Lord of the castle, and his mother was a noblewoman, the daughter of a high-level magistrate. Francis was given a […]

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5 Signs You’re Struggling With Scrupulosity

Will Wright — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:47:24 +0000

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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The Duty Of Parenthood: Handing On The Catholic Faith

Will Wright — Mon, 27 Dec 2021 12:48:00 +0000

Tradition – The Handing on of Faith St. Paul wrote in his letter to the Corinthians: “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with […]

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Why Do Catholics Light Candles?

Will Wright — Tue, 21 Dec 2021 23:04:42 +0000

Candles are Practical The word candle comes from the Latin “to burn.” Candles have been used since human beings have been able to start fire. Rudimentary wicks were encased in wax or animal fat and burned for light in the dark hours of the day. Oil candles were also made from pottery which held a […]

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The Special Virtue Of Thankfulness

Will Wright — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 17:13:18 +0000

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How St. Albert The Great Integrated Religion And Science

Will Wright — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 05:12:13 +0000

Who Is Albertus Magnus? One of the greatest saints in the History of the intellectual tradition of the Church is St. Thomas Aquinas. The Angelic Doctor, however, did not arise from a vacuum. Even the greatest teachers once had great teachers. The most famous teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas is St. Albert the Great (known […]

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

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

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

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Why Do We Sing At Mass?

Will Wright — Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:00:09 +0000

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What Is Sin And What Are Its Effects?

Will Wright — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 15:33:30 +0000

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What Is The Second Vatican Council? And, Why Did It Create Controversy?

Will Wright — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 03:20:56 +0000

A New Ecumenical Council On January 25, 1959, Pope St. John XXIII took the world by surprise by calling a new ecumenical council of the universal Church. We now know this council as the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II), so called because it was held in Vatican City. An ecumenical council can be called and […]

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What You Need To Know About Private Revelations

Will Wright — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:29:35 +0000

Private Revelation vs. Public Revelation God revealed Himself to humanity in a universal way through public revelation. This self-revelation was made perfectly in Jesus Christ, God made man. The deeds and words of Almighty God in the Old and New Testaments, culminating in Jesus, show us who God is, His great love for us, and […]

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An Answer To The Most Asked Question In Human History

Will Wright — Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:06:36 +0000

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

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

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

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No Drums? No Guitars? Why The Organ Is The Catholic Church’s Favorite

Will Wright — Tue, 07 Sep 2021 03:53:16 +0000

Tra Le Sollecitudini – “Among the cares” In November 1903, Pope St. Pius X issued the Motu Proprio “Tra Le Sollecitudini” which is Italian for “Among the cares.” It is worth reexamining this excellent writing to glean from it the wisdom which endures. Of course, liturgical law has changed in many ways since 1903, but […]

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Genuflect Or Bow? When, Where, And Why This Is Part Of The Catholic Faith!

Will Wright — Thu, 05 Aug 2021 14:44:28 +0000

(Special Thanks to Adoremus and Dr. Denis McNamara) The heavy lifting and much of the inspiration for this article is offered by Dr. Denis McNamara’s fantastic article “Altar as Alter Christus: Ontology and Sacramentality” from Adoremus. The Church is deeply indebted to Dr. McNamara for his passion, knowledge, and love of Jesus Christ and the […]

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Is It True That Pope Francis Is Restricting The Traditional Latin Mass?

Will Wright — Sat, 17 Jul 2021 15:40:43 +0000

Traditionis Custodes Early on July 16, 2021, Pope Francis issued a Motu Proprio entitled Traditionis Custodes which sent shockwaves through the Catholic world, especially in more traditionalist circles. For a brief first look at what the document says, please click here. The internet was certainly abuzz with the reactions of various prelates and commentators on July 16, 2021. […]

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Breaking Open the Pope’s New Motu Proprio – Traditionis Custodes

Will Wright — Fri, 16 Jul 2021 19:39:36 +0000

Pope Francis released a motu proprio on Friday, July 16, 2021, entitled Traditionis Custodes (“Guardians of Tradition”). This document will almost certainly be interpreted differently depending on the perspective of the reader. Those who currently and regularly attend the “Traditional Latin Mass” will see it as an attack. Those who do not understand the attraction […]

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So Much More Than Just Smoke: What Is The Importance Of Using Incense In The Catholic Church?

Will Wright — Mon, 05 Jul 2021 05:02:09 +0000

Incense – A Long History Incense has been used in sacred worship for over five thousand years. Long before Christian worship began burning fragrant aromas in liturgy, the Egyptians began using incense in a religious way during the Fifth Dynasty, between 2494 and 2345 BC. Many Asiatic religions have used incense for hundreds, if not […]

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Striving For Holiness And “The Perfection of Imperfection”

Will Wright — Mon, 21 Jun 2021 17:11:00 +0000

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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The Church Is The “Mystical Body Of Christ”…Here’s What That Means

Will Wright — Thu, 03 Jun 2021 04:40:09 +0000

A Reminder in Time of War A full year before the invasion of Normandy by Allied forces during World War Two, in June 1943, Pope Pius XII issued an encyclical letter entitled “Mystici Corporis Christi.” This encyclical is nothing new in Catholic teaching but was an affirmation of the identity of the Church as the […]

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How To Choose Godparents For Your Child

Will Wright — Thu, 27 May 2021 14:33:09 +0000

Parenthood Parents, you are indispensable in the life of your child. You as mother or father have a God-given authority and duty to your child. The Fourth Commandment states: “Honor your father and mother (cf. Deut. 5:16; Mk. 7:10).” After God Himself, in the family, parents have the highest honor and authority. Ideally, this relationship […]

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An Open Letter In Response To An Agnostic Mom

Will Wright — Thu, 06 May 2021 16:46:35 +0000

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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Discovering The Eucharist On Every Page Of The Bible

Will Wright — Mon, 03 May 2021 15:44:28 +0000

“Parousia: The Bible and the Mass” We are proud to share with you a phenomenal Bible study series at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology called “Parousia: The Bible and the Mass” hosted by Dr. Scott Hahn. Beautifully presented, impeccably edited, with masterful cinematography, we cannot recommend this study highly enough. As a graduate […]

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Seven Things To Know About The Seven Themes Of Catholic Social Teaching

Will Wright — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:02:41 +0000

Catholic social teaching is rightly called “social” because it pertains to how we organize ourselves as a society. Rather, I should say as individual societies that are gathered up into one human family.

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How St. Joseph Taught Me To Follow God’s Plan When Things Don’t Go As Expected

Will Wright — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:43:04 +0000

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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“Like Son” | A Short Film on Catholic Fatherhood

Will Wright — Fri, 09 Apr 2021 14:24:29 +0000

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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St. Cyril And His Battle Against The Christological Controversies

Will Wright — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:30:12 +0000

The First Two Ecumenical Councils In this short article, we are going to look at a complicated and intricate controversy in the early Church pertaining to the nature of Christ Himself. First, we have to set the scene. In the year 381 AD, the Emperor Theodosius I convened all of the bishops in an ecumenical […]

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Why We All Need St. Jude Right Now

Will Wright — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 19:12:46 +0000

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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How I’m Living Out Pope Francis’ Fratelli Tutti In 2021

Will Wright — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:24:09 +0000

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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St. John Paul II And The Gospel of Life

Will Wright — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 18:34:57 +0000

The Gospel of Life It has been a quarter of a century since the landmark encyclical of St. John Paul II, Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life), was released. In that time, the truths contained have become even more poignant and applicable to our concrete individual situations, as well as to society as a whole. […]

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What Catholics Should Look For When Buying A Bible

Will Wright — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 14:19:01 +0000

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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Catholic Alternatives To The Girls Scouts

Will Wright — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:43:39 +0000

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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Women Doctors Of The Church: St. Therese Of Lisieux

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

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

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Women Doctors Of The Church: St. Catherine Of Siena

Will Wright — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:39:56 +0000

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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Women Doctors Of The Church: St. Teresa Of Avila

Will Wright — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:24:08 +0000

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Women Doctors Of The Church: St. Hildegard Of Bingen

Will Wright — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 13:59:16 +0000

What is a Doctor of the Church? Before we dive into this series on four amazing female saints, it is worth examining the question: what is a Doctor of the Church? Doctor comes from the Latin word “docere” meaning “to teach.” A Doctor of the Church is someone recognized by the Church who has three […]

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What Does The Bible Have To Say About Angels?

Will Wright — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 13:26:14 +0000

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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What Is The Principle of Double Effect?

Will Wright — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 17:41:45 +0000

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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Should Catholics Join The Boy Scouts?

Will Wright — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 13:34:22 +0000

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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What Today’s Church Can Learn From St. Gregory The Great

Will Wright — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 00:50:22 +0000

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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Images and Statues in Secular Culture: Part 2

Will Wright — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 03:08:15 +0000

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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What’s The Deal With Catholics Praying In Front Of Statues And Icons?

Will Wright — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 02:29:52 +0000

In this two part series we will explore 1) Icons and Statues in the Catholic Worldview and 2) Images and Statues in Secular Culture Forbidden Images The First Commandment expressly forbids the worship of anyone and anything other than God. “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, […]

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This Is Why St. Dominic Is Given Credit For The Holy Rosary

Will Wright — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 03:15:13 +0000

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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Mary’s Lent? Find Out About The Dormition Fast

Will Wright — Wed, 29 Jul 2020 02:49:52 +0000

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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Can Non-Catholics Be Saved?

Will Wright — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:48:28 +0000

Outside the Church There is No Salvation Can non-Catholics be saved? It is a big question, with a nuanced answer. Let us begin in 3rd Century Carthage. St. Cyprian coined the following perennial adage of the Church: “extra Ecclesiam nulla salus” which means “outside the Church there is no salvation.” This phrase was oft-repeated by […]

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The Virtue Of Patriotism

Will Wright — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 03:40:38 +0000

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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Why St. Bernardine Created The IHS Christogram And What It Means

Will Wright — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 02:49:26 +0000

St. Bernardine – A St. Paul of the 15th Century St. Bernardine was from Siena, Italy and was ordained a Franciscan priest at the age of 24 in the year 1402. He took upon himself the poverty of the Franciscan Order and expressed an acute awareness for the needs of people of his time. He […]

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How One Priest’s Doubt Led To The Feast Of Corpus Christi

Will Wright — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 02:48:06 +0000

A Priest in Doubt A German priest named Fr. Peter of Prague was struggling with his faith in the Most Holy Eucharist. He saw around him a lack of interest on the part of the laity, a general immorality and laziness of the clergy, and a lack of reverence for the Sacred Liturgy. He found […]

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Racism: A Catholic Response

Will Wright — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 02:07:04 +0000

Racism is Always Evil There are some things that are always true, no matter when, where, or whom is involved. One of these truths is that racism is always wrong. It is a form of discrimination which is always unjust and, therefore, morally wrong and incompatible with Jesus Christ and the Gospel. The Catechism of […]

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What Can Dads Learn From The “Silent Giant Of Faith”?

Will Wright — Tue, 28 Apr 2020 18:00:55 +0000

Husband of Mary, Father of Jesus, and Model of Faith in God St. Joseph was betrothed to the Blessed Virgin Mary when Jesus was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. In Jewish custom, betrothal was the first of a two-part ceremony. In the first part, the erusin, the bride is dedicated to the […]

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6 Things Every Catholic Home Should Have

Will Wright — Mon, 27 Apr 2020 02:15:00 +0000

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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Why Christ’s Sacrifice On Good Friday Is So Much More Than Just A Few Hours On The Cross

Will Wright — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 07:04:00 +0000

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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Sacred Catholic Music For Holy Week & Easter Sunday

Will Wright — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 04:11:20 +0000

I would like to offer a few songs to listen to during Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter. I tried to incorporate some Byzantine Catholic chant from the Divine Liturgy or the Divine Office as well. PALM SUNDAY Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord (Latin Rite) Gregorian Chant – Latin: Hosanna Filio David […]

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The Example Of Saints In Times Of Trial: A Priest, A Lay Man, And A Pope

Will Wright — Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:52:13 +0000

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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How To Recover When Lent Goes Wrong

Will Wright — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:56:49 +0000

The Best-Laid Plans The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. We layout the best plans for our Lenten journey. We seek to approach Easter having undergone a well thought out and executed routine of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. If you are like me, this does not always go as planned. In fact, […]

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Mass Is Always Crowded On Sunday…Here’s Why

Will Wright — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 18:53:33 +0000

What Is A Priest? The popular definition of a priest is given as an ordained person with the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments. Properly speaking, however, a priest is one who offers sacrifice. This is what a priest is. This is what a priest does. This is who a priest is. […]

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Does It Matter What Liturgical Ministers Wear To Mass?

Will Wright — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 01:38:07 +0000

<< This article is the sequel to Does It Matter What You Wear To Mass >> Serving on Sunday If you are involved in a liturgical ministry of any kind on Sunday, thank you for your service to Christ and His Church! Your efforts are appreciated. There are many ways to be involved in the […]

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Did You Know These Relics From Jesus’ Life Exist?!

Will Wright — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 02:06:29 +0000

What is a relic? A relic is a part of the body, clothes, or personal item that remains as a memorial of a departed saint. The teaching of the Church on the veneration of relics was summarized in the Council of Trent in the 16th Century. At Trent, the Church proclaimed that the veneration and […]

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4 Ways To Promote Peace In Your Everyday Life

Will Wright — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 04:41:01 +0000

“In a divided and fragmented world, I want to invite all believers, and also all people of good will, to reconciliation and fraternity. Our faith leads us to spread the values of peace and mutual understanding, of the common good. We pray that Christians, followers of other religions, and all people of goodwill may promote […]

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Does It Matter What You Wear To Mass?

Will Wright — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 02:27:32 +0000

Dress to Impress For Catholic Mass? I want to make something clear from the outset. This article is NOT about dressing to impress on Sundays. The Church is not about fashion; though, there are many beautiful chasubles, habits, stoles, and the like in the Church’s two thousand year tradition. So, how does our own personal […]

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The O’Antiphons: Learn Them And Pray Them

Will Wright — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 05:48:11 +0000

The “O” Antiphons The “O” Antiphons are part of the ancient and venerable tradition of the Roman Church going back to at least the eighth century, if not earlier. They are associated with Pope St. Gregory the Great. An antiphon is a short sentence that comes before or after a psalm or song in the […]

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3 Reasons Every Catholic Should Vote

Will Wright — Tue, 05 Nov 2019 14:12:27 +0000

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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The Modern Liturgical Battle Brewing Among Catholics

Will Wright — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 02:00:54 +0000

Context of the Catholic Controversy In the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church, there is a liturgical battle brewing between two allowed postures of the priest: ad orientem and versus populum. The Catholic Church, in both the East and the West, for the vast majority of time and place, have celebrated the Sacred and Divine […]

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The Divine Plan: JPII, Ronald Reagan, And the Cold War

Will Wright — Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:57:54 +0000

The Divine Plan is a film by Robert Orlando, played across the United States in theaters only on November 6, 2019. This documentary asks the question: Were President Ronald Regan and Pope St. John Paul II to credit for the downfall of the Soviet Union and Communism? Rather, it is asked, was this a divine […]

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Restoring Sacred Music In The Roman Liturgy | Part 2

Will Wright — Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:21:59 +0000

If you have not read part one of this series entitled: “Music in the Roman Church, part 1 – What is Sacred Music?” please go read that first for background. In this part of the series, we will get a bit deeper into the specifics of restoring Sacred Music in the Latin Rite of the […]

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A 2000-Year Tradition: Is The Church In Danger Of Losing It?

Will Wright — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 02:38:00 +0000

What is Sacred Music? Maybe you know! Maybe you think you know. Maybe you have no idea. What does the Church say is “Sacred Music?” In January of 2019, Archbishop Alexander Sample of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon wrote a pastoral letter on Sacred Music in Divine Worship entitled: “Sing to the LORD a […]

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8 Podcasts For Catholic Dads

Will Wright — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:03:09 +0000

As fathers, as Catholic men, what are we doing with our free time? Certainly, there are many activities which can help us grow in virtue. And there are many activities which are distractions or diversions. These activities have their place, but are they truly recreation? In other words, are they re-creating us? Are they making […]

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5 Things Parents In Today’s World Must Be Mindful Of

Will Wright — Fri, 26 Jul 2019 16:57:47 +0000

Being Catholic in today’s world is difficult. Being a parent in today’s world is, arguably, even more difficult. Parenthood is a great gift from God. Children are an absolute joy. The responsibility, though, is overwhelming at times. There are so many things of which to be mindful. In this short post, I would like to […]

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Should A 5th Marian Dogma Be Added?

Will Wright — Thu, 25 Jul 2019 02:17:01 +0000

Before diving into to this question of a possible fifth Marian dogma, take a moment to check out this infographic on the four official declared Marian dogmas. A Fifth Marian Dogma? The Virgin Mary is the Mother of God, preserved immaculate from the moment of her conception, and assumed into Heaven to reign as Queen […]

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Meet The Princess Saint Who Loved To Serve

Will Wright — Fri, 05 Jul 2019 13:19:45 +0000

Meet The Princess Saint Who Loved To ServeThe Princess of Aragon St. Elizabeth of Portugal, also known as Isabel, was the daughter of Pedro III, King of Aragon, and the granddaughter of Emperor Frederick II, Constantia. She was born in 1271 and died in 1336. She was the daughter of a king. She was a […]

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5 Ways To Encounter God On Vacation

Will Wright — Tue, 11 Jun 2019 04:15:38 +0000

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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The Four Marian Dogmas Explained

Will Wright — Wed, 29 May 2019 12:03:23 +0000

There are four Marian (related to Mary) Dogmas. Dogmas are those doctrines of the Church which have been defined by the Pope and the teaching authority of the Church. Dogmas are teaching, or doctrines, of the Church that have been bolded, underlined, and italicized, so to speak. They are proposed for our belief and faithful […]

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A Guide To Celebrating Mary, Mother Of The Church

Will Wright — Tue, 14 May 2019 13:53:48 +0000

In the Fourth Century, St. Ambrose of Milan used a beautiful title for the Blessed Virgin Mary: “Mother of the Church.” This title was officially used by Pope St. Paul VI during the Second Vatican Council. In 2018, Pope Francis added a new feast to the Roman Calendar to be celebrated on the Monday […]

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10 Ways To Honor Your Catholic Wife On Mother’s Day (Or Any Day)

Will Wright — Wed, 08 May 2019 13:39:06 +0000

What I Notice About My Wife I am by no means a perfect husband. I have many faults and do not always show my wife how much I love her. Even when I do not mention the things I see, I do notice quite a bit. Here is what I notice. I notice when my […]

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5 Joys Of Preparing RCIA Candidates

Will Wright — Wed, 17 Apr 2019 19:54:14 +0000

What is RCIA? What are the Steps? For the past few decades, the normal way for an unbaptized non-Catholic to enter the Catholic Church is the RCIA process. This stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. There is an entire book of the Church (aptly named “RCIA”) which walks a catechist through the […]

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If You’ve Never Been To Easter Vigil Mass, Here’s Why You Need To Go

Will Wright — Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:34:57 +0000

The Mother of All Vigils The Easter Vigil is the most extraordinary liturgy of the entire year in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church. The Roman Missal guides the celebration of this great night and even refers to the Easter Vigil as the “mother of all vigils,” which is quoting St. Augustine from the […]

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Why Is It Called The Roman Catholic Church?

Will Wright — Wed, 13 Mar 2019 03:09:19 +0000

When filling out any number of government documents or certain applications, there is usually a box to self-report religion. Inevitably, one of these boxes, in the English speaking world at least, will read “Roman Catholic.” Growing up, I called myself a “Roman Catholic.” I never thought anything of it. But what does that mean? I […]

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What Can YOU Do When Scandal Strikes The Church (Again)

Will Wright — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 03:02:56 +0000

The Church is in the midst of multiple crises. The sex abuse scandal reemerging, around the globe, has shown that while great progress has been made, there is much work to do and much justice left unpursued. There are countless victims of abuse who have not felt comfortable coming forward before now and many who […]

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A Catholic Dad Gives His 10 Best Strategies For Mass With Kids

Will Wright — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 03:00:17 +0000

Mass With Kids: A Seemingly Impossible Task Parenting young children at Mass seems like an undoable task. How can they be expected to be still and silent for an hour or more? Should I take turns with my spouse and do Mass in shifts? Will the other parishioners be upset that my child is making […]

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2 Prayers That Dads Should Memorize And Use Daily

Will Wright — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 03:26:59 +0000

Priest, Prophet, and King A Baptized man shares in the offices of Christ of priest, prophet, and king. A Baptized man who is the father of children is a priest, prophet, and king in a particular way. His house is his domestic church and his children are the flock that he shepherds. So, what does […]

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Catholic Apologetics: A How-To Guide To Defending The Faith

Will Wright — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 14:58:38 +0000

What is Apologetics? Are we apologizing for being Catholic? Are we sorry about the Faith? No way! Apologetics comes from the Greek word apologia meaning a “defense.” In his first letter, Peter says, “… Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you a reason for your hope (1 Pt 3:15).” Apologetics […]

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A Walk Through The Holy Mass

Will Wright — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 03:08:39 +0000

The Holy Mass There are two main parts of the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: the liturgy of the Word and liturgy of the Eucharist. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that these two main parts “together form ‘one single act of worship… (CCC 1346).’” Let’s explore the four main subdivisions of the […]

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A Closer Look At Of Our 7 Newer Saints

Will Wright — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:37:08 +0000

Pope Francis has canonized several new saints are Pope Paul VI, Archbishop Oscar Romero, Father Vincenzo Romano, Sister Nazaria Ignacia de Santa Teresa de Jesús March Mesa, Father Francesco Spinelli, Sister Maria Katharina Kasper, and Nunzio Sulprizio. Let’s take a look at these new saints! 7 New Catholic Saints St. Pope Paul VI Giovanni Battista […]

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The Nicene Creed: Explained!

Will Wright — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 20:55:23 +0000

Historical Introduction of the Nicene Creed We call the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed the Nicene Creed. The Nicene Creed is professed every Sunday at Mass in the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church. In the Eastern Rites of the Catholic Church and in our separated Orthodox brethren, this same Creed is professed in its original formulation. The […]

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Venom | A Catholic Review

Will Wright — Mon, 08 Oct 2018 22:02:59 +0000

Venom is the latest installment in the superhero film genre. This film is a production of Columbia Pictures, in association with Marvel Studios. It doesn’t have the same characteristics and pace of previous Marvel films like Iron Man, Thor, or Captain America. WHAT IS VENOM Without giving too much away, Venom is an alien from […]

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The Spiritual Battle: How Satan Tempts Us And What We Can Do To Resist

Will Wright — Tue, 25 Sep 2018 03:01:57 +0000

St. Peter, in his first encyclical letter, says, “Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour (1 Pt 5:8).” From the beginning, the Apostle knew well that the Enemy was on the prowl and ready to construct our demise. He had none of our modern […]

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Applying Catholic Social Teaching (Part 2)

Will Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:33:10 +0000

If you missed Part 1 of this series, find it here! Gray Areas? The center of Catholic Social Teaching is the heart of Christ. Our love for the poor and a desire for true justice is at the heart of the Gospel. Over the course of history there have been hundreds of different cultures, […]

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Has the Pope Changed the Doctrine of the Church? | The Pope and Capital Punishment.

Will Wright — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 14:56:57 +0000

Pope Francis recently revised the wording of paragraph 2267 in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It is important to listen to the Holy Father and understand what he is teaching and to understand what the Church has always taught about capital punishment. Some Doctrines Develop, Others Cannot There are some teachings of the Catholic […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Catholic Social Teaching: What It Is And Why It Is So Important!

Will Wright — Thu, 28 Jun 2018 15:07:17 +0000

In this first part of a two-part series on Catholic Social Teaching, we explore the seven main themes. This is a bird’s eye view of Catholic Social Teaching and only begins to scratch the surface. The Heart of Christ The social teaching of the Church is a rich treasury of the heart of Christ. As […]

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What It’s Really Like To Use NFP (From A Man’s Perspective)

Will Wright — Mon, 28 May 2018 07:20:59 +0000

Here in my home diocese, the Diocese of Phoenix, taking a multiple-month class on Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a mandatory part of marriage preparation. I honestly wish this was the case everywhere. NFP, when used properly, is just as effective or more effective than leading contraceptives in delaying pregnancy and it is an incredibly […]

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Chastity Within Marriage | Part 2: Living Conjugal Chastity

Will Wright — Tue, 15 May 2018 16:55:34 +0000

Authentic sexual expression is always rooted in two purposes: procreative and unitive. The procreative aspect of sex is the couple’s openness to life. The unitive is the fulfillment of the one-flesh union of man and woman within the context of marriage. If the procreative or unitive act is ever removed from the context of the […]

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Does The New Thriller “A Quiet Place” Have A Message For Catholics? (SPOILERS)

Will Wright — Thu, 10 May 2018 02:48:30 +0000

“A Quiet Place” is one of the best movies I have ever seen. I am a big fan of the horror genre, for the most part (the good ones). And A Quiet Place is certainly classified as a horror movie, officially. But it is more genre-bending than most horror movies. In reality, there are some […]

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Chastity Within Marriage | Part 1: Laying The Groundwork

Will Wright — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:54:39 +0000

We hear a lot about what it means to be chaste before marriage, but what about when you are married? In this two-part series, we will take a look at the important points of purity within marriage. If you are married or preparing for marriage, we hope this series blesses you. Our Desires Never Go […]

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