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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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November 16, 2020

Is the Big Bang Church Teaching?

Here's an interesting question: Is the big bang Church teaching? The universe is about 13.82 billion years old. Although it is well within the error range of earlier estimates, this…

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What Carlo Acutis’ nanny taught him—and us

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November 16, 2020

What Carlo Acutis’ nanny taught him—and us

Blessed Carlo learned about Jesus from an unlikely source, and her example gives important lessons to anyone who cares for children. “Beata was one of the first people to…

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9 Names from the Bible you might want to avoid

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November 14, 2020

9 Names from the Bible you might want to avoid

These little tongue twisters might be a tough one to pull off nowadays! If you’re trying to find the perfect name for your baby, no doubt you may want…

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Mysterious image of the face of Jesus is kept in this Italian church

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November 6, 2020

Mysterious image of the face of Jesus is kept in this Italian church

The "Holy Face of Jesus" was found to match the image on both the Shroud of Turin and the shroud of Oviedo. “Then the other disciple also went in, the…

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November 1, 2020

The 9 oldest images of Mary

A recent academic theory dates the oldest image to the 2nd century. As summarized in a recent article, the Old and New Testament provide many descriptions of the words and…

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Brazilian family attributes boy’s miraculous healing to Blessed Carlo Acutis

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October 19, 2020

Brazilian family attributes boy’s miraculous healing to Blessed Carlo Acutis

Here’s the story behind the medical marvel that revealed the young saint’s intercession. The healing of a boy in a family from Campo Grande, a city in southern Brazil,…

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3 Lessons from the life of St. Teresa of Avila for the modern Christian

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October 15, 2020

3 Lessons from the life of St. Teresa of Avila for the modern Christian

Teresa was a valiant reformer and leader whose life and writings hold great wisdom for followers of Christ through the centuries. There are so many beloved saints named Teresa—Mother…

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Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila to endure suffering in peace

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October 15, 2020

Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila to endure suffering in peace

Whatever suffering or affliction may come your way, this prayer asks God for help to endure it with serenity. As much as we may try to avoid suffering, we…

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October 14, 2020

Malta, under the gaze of Mary

On February 20, 1743, while lighting a lamp in front of the Holy Image, the sexton of a Maltese church noticed that the face of the Madonna was shinier than…

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The young artist and athlete who continues to inspire even after his death

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September 29, 2020

The young artist and athlete who continues to inspire even after his death

Isaac Scharbach’s faith, virtue, and talent was already apparent, but the extent of it all is becoming more widely known. Today, Isaac Ian Scharbach would have turned 22, but…

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World’s largest Statue of Mary is in Bolivia

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September 29, 2020

World’s largest Statue of Mary is in Bolivia

This representation of the Virgin is larger than the monolithic statue of Jesus in Rio de Janeiro and the Christ of Peace in Cochabamba, Bolivia. The largest statue of…

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The Italian monasteries keeping the ancient tradition of candle making alive

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September 26, 2020

The Italian monasteries keeping the ancient tradition of candle making alive

Most candles used in church today are mass-produced, but a handful of Italian monasteries still make them by hand (and you can buy them online). The scent of burning…

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12 Powerful quotes from Padre Pio you need in your life today

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September 24, 2020

12 Powerful quotes from Padre Pio you need in your life today

The humble friar managed to express the beauty and requirements of Christianity so simply and wisely. It’s 52 years today since the well-loved Padre Pio passed away. Throughout many…

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