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Aleteia
119 Articles
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If feeling guilty is the reason you’re NOT going to Confession: A priest’s advice
“I already feel guilty enough about what I did. I don’t need a priest to make me feel more guilty.” Prayer, fasting, and almsgi...
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Who was the real St. Valentine?
Valentine's Day celebrates the life of St. Valentine of Rome, a priest who was martyred on February 14. February 14 marks the p...
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St. Valentine and the Catholic origins of February 14
St. Valentine, patron saint of Terni, Italy In the Italian city of Terni, Catholics look forward to February 14 as the feast da...
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The Korean Martyrs and the Power of Lay Witness
The throngs who greeted Pope Francis in Korea are testimony to the power of the laity to spread the Faith. During Mass on Augus...
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5 Essential Signs of a Thriving Parish
This is what it looks like when a parish community is united in its mission to serve Christ. A thriving parish is a wellspring ...
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Testimony of a Catholic stunt double and actor in Hollywood
Born to Latino parents in the USA, she grew up Catholic but rediscovered faith through suffering. She serves God by prayer and ...
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Pope proposes one simple element to learn from the Holy Family
The account of the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple seems to be like a "crisis of our times" -- a "difficult teenager a...
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Words for Hope in the Bible
Hope is a cornerstone of Christian faith, woven through Scripture as both a promise and a way of life. In the biblical language...
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12 Ways to Honor the Holy Family this February
Did you know that in the Catholic Church, each of the 12 months of the year has a devotional theme? For Catholics, February is ...
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