Feasts
The Holy Name of Jesus
Guest post by Fr Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross. January 3rd is the feast of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Ever
Guest Writer
January 3, AD 2023
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Columnists
I’m Dreaming of a Contemplative Christmas
Together with “exciting” and “joyful”, “stressful” is a word that is associated with the days leading up to Christmas and with the Christmas season itself.
Cristina Montes
December 23, AD 2022
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Books
New Book Unpacks the World of Jesus’ Time to Reveal Bethlehem Shepherds’ ‘Secret’
Fr. Dwight Longenecker. The Secret of the Bethlehem Shepherds. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Paperback $12.99. eBook $9.99. 144 pages. Available from the publisher. “The Messiah
Mary Beth Bracy
December 11, AD 2022
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Columnists
The Counter-Cultural Message of Saint Nicholas
The feast of Saint Nicholas is upon us and affords us with a perfect time to consider how we celebrate the days leading up to
Birgit Jones
December 6, AD 2022
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Art
Top Personalities Come Together for “The Great Big Christmas Show” Produced by UST MAX Studios
Top Personalities Come Together for Catholic Variety Christmas Show Produced by UST Houston UST MAX Studios to debut first-ever 30 minute Christmas video show
Carrie Kline
December 1, AD 2022
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Feasts
Saint Cecilia: Listening to Heavenly Music
The Psalms are songs that praise God or ask Him for protection. Historically, His people have faced great trials for not following the world and
Mariella Hunt
November 22, AD 2022
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Columnists
Not Cool to be the King
If Jesus Christ is King of the Universe, why is the world so messed up? Why is it that, despite our best efforts, it seems
Fr. Joseph Gill
November 20, AD 2022
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Books
Family Advent Devotion Engages Youth of All Ages and Helps Families Grow in Faith
Eric and Suzan Sammons. The Jesse Tree: An Advent Devotion. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Paperback. $17.95. 160 pages. Available from the publisher. Eric
Mary Beth Bracy
November 6, AD 2022
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Columnists
Hallowmas Day
Supermarkets in Australia have been full of Hallowe’en décor since early September. One could join in the laments about how Christmas decorations appear unseasonably early
Jean Elizabeth Seah
November 1, AD 2022
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Columnists
October Synthesis
The month of October opens with the feast of St. Thérèse of Lisieux, who is known for having preached “the Little Way”. By reminding us
Cristina Montes
October 18, AD 2022
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Books
New York Times Bestselling Author Raymond Arroyo Releases Christmas Book on the Magi
Raymond Arroyo. The Wise Men Who Found Christmas. Manchester, NH: Sophia Institute Press, 2022. Hardback $17.95. 48 pages. Available from the publisher. The long-awaited real
Mary Beth Bracy
October 12, AD 2022
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Art
Catholic Ventures Launches Lion & Lamb Catholic Children’s Book Subscription Box
Catholic Ventures Introduces First-Ever Catholic Children’s Book Subscription Box To Help Parents Pass Down the Faith Lion & Lamb Subscription Service Provides Ongoing Practical Resources
Carrie Kline
September 15, AD 2022
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Columnists
Transfiguration
Deuteronomy 7:9-14, Psalm 97, 2 Peter 1:16-19, Mark 9:2-10 The word “transfiguration” comes from Latin roots: trans– (“across”) and figura (“form, shape”). It thus signifies
Noel Ethan Tan
August 6, AD 2022
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Feasts
All Saints Day: One Thing Necessary
You’ve probably seen “clickbait” everywhere on the Internet. For the uninitiated, “clickbait” refers to a headline that is purposely sensational, so that you click on
Fr. Joseph Gill
July 31, AD 2022
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Feasts
Six Famous Carmelite Saints
The Carmelites are one of the most famous Religious Orders. Here are six great Saints who came from this community.
Mariella Hunt
July 16, AD 2022
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Feasts
Blessed is She Who Forgave
He who knows how to forgive prepares for himself many graces from God. As often as I look upon the cross, so often will I
Christina M. Sorrentino
July 6, AD 2022
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Apologetics
Doubting Thomas
Every Christian knows the account of ‘Doubting Thomas’ in today’s Gospel. But do you really believe that it was by chance St. Thomas was absent,
Noel Ethan Tan
July 3, AD 2022
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Columnists
Saints Peter & Paul
Acts 12:1-11, Psalm 34, 2 Timothy 4:6-18, Matthew 16:13-19 Do you relate better with Peter or Paul? For me, it is Peter without a doubt.
Noel Ethan Tan
June 29, AD 2022
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Feasts
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Deuteronomy 4:32-40, Psalm 33, Romans 8:14-17, Matthew 28:16-20 CCC 234: “The Most Holy Trinity is the central mystery of Christian faith and life. It is
Noel Ethan Tan
June 12, AD 2022
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Feasts
Holy Week Ceremonies: Passover At Your House
The Passover Supper, Holy Week ceremonies and Easter celebration will take place in your house this year. Civil and religious leaders are making efforts to
Fr. Gerald Musa
April 11, AD 2022
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Feasts
Do Not Cross Me
In a homily given by a well-known bishop on Good Friday, he bluntly stated that the author of our lives came to earth and we
Kat Larson
April 10, AD 2022
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