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Catholic Wedding Gifts Help Newly Married Couples

Nick — Sat, 26 May 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Weddings are one of the most beautiful celebrations in the lives of two people, their families, and their friends. Continue reading →

St Michael Medal: A Powerful Gift For Military Personnel

Nick — Thu, 24 May 2012 12:00:23 +0000

Memorial Day is quickly appraoching and it is important to remember that this is a day of honoring and remembering those deceased American veterans who have served our country throughout the years. Continue reading →

Guardian Angels and You: A Match Made In Heaven

Nick — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:01 +0000

What has protected you since your conception, is not made of physical matter, and was given a mission to help you attain salvation? Your Guardian Angel. Continue reading →

Magnificat: A Tool For Daily Prayer

Nick — Sat, 19 May 2012 12:00:28 +0000

The Magnificat is a magazine quickly sweeping the Catholic World. The Magnificat is a daily mass companion which is second to none in its pocket-sized, easy-to-read nature. Continue reading →

A Marian Garden Made in Heaven

Gretchen — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:42 +0000

I'm certainly not an avid gardener like my mother, but I do like my outdoor spaces to be pleasant and inviting . . . a nice place outside to rest, and to read or pray from time to time. There is just something about a soft breeze or a starry night that allows the senses to move the soul heavenward. I thought I would encourage this effect even more by creating my own Marian garden, that is, surrounding a beautiful outdoor Mary statue with lots of beautiful garden plants. Continue reading →

Sacrament Spotlight: Holy Matrimony

Nick — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:54 +0000

Of all of the Sacraments, none has been, and more than likely will continue to be, more brutalized, disturbed, and augmented than the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Continue reading →

May Birthstone (Emerald) Rosary

Nick — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:51 +0000

Emerald is one of the most famous gemstones in the world and is considered the May birthstone. Emerald has been worn and used for centuries as many have thought that it brings both intelligence and power. Continue reading →

Catholic Gifts and making a difference

Nick — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:14 +0000

In Western society we have a beautiful tradition of gift-giving. We have numerous days on which we give gifts to one another including birthdays, religious events, religious holidays, etc. Continue reading →

Sacrament Spotlight: Confirmation

Nick — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:00:03 +0000

One of the most mysterious sacraments of the Church is Confirmation. Confirmation is unique in that it is both a Sacrament of initiation, meaning that it initiates or begins our Christian life, while at the same time it is a completion of baptismal grace (CCC 1285). Continue reading →

Angel Statues + Garden = Contemplative Zone

Nick — Sat, 05 May 2012 18:00:04 +0000

What percent of Americans do you think garden? 25%? 50%? Actually, according to the 2000 Census, 61% of Americans garden. If that percentage holds true today then over 186 million people garden in the United States. Continue reading →