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January 20, 2021

THE YEAR OF ST. JOSEPH PRAYER

The official prayer of the Year of St. Joseph—To you, O blessed Joseph (Ad te, beate Ioseph)—was composed by Pope Leo XIII in his 1889 encyclical, Quamquam Pluries. The Holy Father…

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The churches around the world named for St. Joseph

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January 17, 2021

The churches around the world named for St. Joseph

Parishes have often invoked the patronage of the Patron of the Universal Church. In this 150th anniversary year of Blessed Pope Pius IX’s declaration of St. Joseph as Patron…

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Traces of miracles remain at the birthplace of St. Rita of Cascia

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January 16, 2021

Traces of miracles remain at the birthplace of St. Rita of Cascia

Pilgrims visiting the Umbrian hill town can follow the spiritual journey of Saint of the Impossible. Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as…

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January 14, 2021

5 Saints who loved the game of chess

These holy men and women were fans of the game centuries ago. Chess is enjoying a huge surge in popularity thanks to recent shows like Netflix’s The Queen’s Gambit,…

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Why this popular picture sums up Christmas

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December 29, 2020

Why this popular picture sums up Christmas

The Our Lady of Perpetual Help icon is not often considered for this season, but it should be. After years of not paying much attention to it, the Our…

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Abandoned dog finds comfort with Baby Jesus … photos go viral

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December 22, 2020

An abandoned dog finds comfort with Baby Jesus… photos go viral

In the creche of a public Nativity scene, a puppy finds comfort and rest … and a new family. A touching episode that took place in Criciúma, Brazil, in…

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5 Practical ways to imitate Our Lady's spiritual motherhood

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December 20, 2020

5 Practical ways to imitate Our Lady’s spiritual motherhood

These acts of fruitfulness offer all women a model to follow. Ever since Jesus entrusted his beloved disciple to Our Lady, telling him to see her as his own mother…

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Try Mother Teresa's 5-second prayer to Mary for when you need support

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December 17, 2020

Try Mother Teresa’s 5-second prayer to Mary for when you need support

Have this prayer at hand throughout your day. Two of the Church’s most powerful female intercessors have to be St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta and the Virgin Mary. Throughout…

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5-year-old walks 10 km with prostheses and raises $1 million

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December 17, 2020

5-year-old walks 10 km with prostheses and raises $1 million

This extraordinary little boy's courage and commitment is drawing international acclaim. As the year draws to a close, it’s good to look back on moments of triumph and hope…

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December 16, 2020

Why is Saint Joseph depicted as an old man in art?

The main sources of our familiar artistic depictions of St. Joseph are, interestingly, not canonical. The Patron of the Universal Church is barely mentioned in the Gospels. In fact,…

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December 8, 2020

8 Powerful quotes on the importance of growing close to the Virgin Mary

With Mary as the perfect role model, here are some quotes that reflect the beauty of a relationship with her. Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of…

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7 Inspirational quotes about the joy of Advent from recent popes

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December 5, 2020

7 Inspirational quotes about the joy of Advent from recent popes

Here's a reminder on how Advent can fill you with joy and hope in what is to come. 2020 has been a struggle for so many. Advent couldn’t come fast…

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10 Reasons Popes Francis and Benedict love the Christmas crib

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November 27, 2020

10 Reasons Popes Francis and Benedict love the Christmas crib

This tradition is anything but mere decoration. Pope Francis loves the Christmas Nativity scenes so much that last year he wrote a whole letter on this tradition, which traces back to…

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British archaeologist confident he has found Jesus' childhood home

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November 25, 2020

British archaeologist confident he has found Jesus’ childhood home

House has all the markings of a skilled craftsman, such as St. Joseph. Five years of intensive research on archaeological data has consolidated evidence that a 1st-century house in…

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12 Magical Advent and Christmas picture books perfect for reading aloud

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November 20, 2020

12 Magical Advent and Christmas picture books perfect for reading aloud

Bring the littlest members of the family into the holiday spirit with these timeless stories! We’re quickly approaching the most read-aloud time of the year in the weeks leading up to…

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November 19, 2020

Walk the St. Francis Camino in Italy

Take a pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Francis. The trail begins in Assisi, the city of St. Francis, and ends in Rome, the Eternal City of St. Peter …

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