May
04
2024
Be Merciful Like a Skywalker
By jmcaleer
"May the Fourth be with you!" Let Star Wars remind you once again to hope, to do something, anything, no matter how small in the cause of the good, the right, the just, and the merciful.
Articles
May
04
2024
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North American Sanctity: Blessed Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis
By jmcaleer
“She was always ready with a hearty, open laugh, welcoming each person as if they were God Himself.” This was Bl. Mother Marie-Léonie Paradis (feast day: May 4), founder of the Congregation of the Little Sisters of the Holy Family.
May
03
2024
"Inspectio Cordis": Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 5
By jmcaleer
A weekly web series by Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, introduces us to the meditations for this Sunday's Mass by the Marian Founder. The goal is to allow Jesus to gaze into your heart and teach you self-examination, leading you to a more fruitful reception of Holy Communion at Sunday Mass, where there is a true encounter of our hearts with His Sacred Heart – especially fitting during this period of National Eucharistic Revival.
May
03
2024
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Lives radically devoted to the Gospel: Sts. Philip and James
By jmcaleer
The Feast of Sts. Philip and James, May 3 - Why do they share a feast day? And how did their deaths give witness to the Gospel?
May
02
2024
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Pillar of the Church: St. Athanasius of Alexandria
By jmcaleer
"Those who maintain 'There was a time when the Son was not' rob God of His Word, like plunderers." So said St. Athanasius of Alexandria (feast day: May 2), considered the “Father of Orthodoxy” in both the Eastern and Western Churches.
May
01
2024
Join in the First Friday and First Saturday devotions!
By Felix Carroll
Each First Friday and First Saturday, we must make a Communion of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Join us on May 3 and 4!
May
01
2024
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With St. Joseph, let's get to work!
By jmcaleer
May 1, the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, provides a perfect opportunity to re-examine the degree to which we infuse our daily tasks with dignity, using St. Joseph as our model.
Apr
30
2024
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24 Years Ago: Celebrating the Mercy Saint!
By Anonymous (not verified)
From the archives: Our report from Rome at the canonization of St. Faustina, 24 years ago today. Also, Pope St. John Paul II's big surprise for Divine Mercy apostles on that same day!
Apr
30
2024
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North American Sanctity: St. Marie of the Incarnation
By jmcaleer
She was a widow with a 12-year-old son. Yet she was called to the religious life, sacrificing everything to bring the word of God to the people in the untamed land of Canada in the 1600s. She is St. Marie of the Incarnation (feast day: Apr. 30).
Apr
29
2024
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A super saint: St. Catherine of Siena, Doctor of the Church
By jmcaleer
Saint Catherine of Siena, whose feast we celebrate on April 29, is a super saint. Not only was she a stigmatist, theologian, philosopher, mystic, and helper to the poor and suffering, but she was also a highly esteemed political ambassador utilized by popes!
Apr
26
2024
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Apr
25
2024
Celebrate the Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist!
By Chris Sparks
On his feast day (April 25), let St. Mark the Evangelist introduce you to Jesus. Read the Gospel of Mark today, a brilliant piece of writing.
