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5 Profound Spiritual Books for a Beautiful Advent
We look forward to Advent as a season of waiting, a time to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ at Christmas. In our bu...
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Biblical Words for Thanksgiving: Praise and Gratitude
Thanksgiving, as an act of worship and gratitude, occupies a prominent place in the Bible. The words used to describe it in Heb...
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St. John Paul II’s Guide to a Fruitful Advent
At times, Advent can be a difficult season in which to remain focused. We may be distracted by a flurry of obligations or simpl...
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10 Ways to Honor the Immaculate Conception this December
Did you know that in the Catholic Church, each of the 12 months of the year has a devotional theme? For Catholics, December is...
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Mary’s Feast Days Celebrate the Beatitudes
In August, as summer ends and a new school year begins, the Assumption of Mary and the Coronation of Mary crown a year of Maria...
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A Powerful Way to Prepare for Sunday’s Feast of the Holy Family
Look, we get it. In the post-Christmas haze of travel, exhaustion, hosting, and gift-giving, it’s so easy to let the Feast of t...
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Work was an “Expression of Love” in the Holy Family
While many of us try to avoid work at all costs, in the Holy Family, it was something that expressed love.Too often our modern ...
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5 Saintly Quotes on How to Approach the Eucharist with a True ‘Christmas’ Spirit
While Christmas is principally focused on the birth of Jesus and the mystery of the Incarnation, it also brings up many beautif...
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Hospitality vs. Entertaining: What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
Thinking about hospitality is perfect timing, as I’m right in the middle of hosting two parties this week. Yesterday morning, I...
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