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Corpus Christi: Pope Benedict Commends St. Thomas Aquinas, Faith and Reason

Image of In the final months of his life, St. Thomas -- who died in 1274 at the Abbey of Fossanove, Italy when he was heading to Leon to participate in an ecumenical council -- confessed to his friend Reginald of Piperno that, after a divine revelation, he considered his work as

'St. Thomas has a profoundly Eucharistic soul. The beautiful hymns that the liturgy of the Church sings to celebrate the mystery of ... continue reading

Mother Pierina of the Holy Face of Christ to Be Beatified

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Mother Pierina (1890-1945), a mystic, dedicated her life to spreading devotion to the face of Christ and, at the same time, to the fight ... continue reading

Why Are There So Many Names and Titles For Mary?

Image of The Woman in the Bible whose seed is destined for mortal combat with the serpent (Gn 3:15).

Imagine holding a diamond and rotating it between your fingers so you can examine its overall shape, its facets and its brilliant display ... continue reading

Mary, Our Mother and the Ark of the New Covenant

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She offered herself, completely, with all the love of which a mother is capable, for a Child, whom she offers to all of us.In this most ... continue reading

Inspire: Ordinary Heroes: I Was Blind, But Now I See

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As our young people embrace the Faith of our Fathers, the Church will be in good hands, very good hands indeed. TUCSON, AZ (Catholic ... continue reading

Inspire: My First Ordinary Heroes, My Parents

Image of Finding the hero in ordinary people is about the eyes with which we look for them.

The first Ordinary Heroes of my life were my parents Al and Kay Brandon.  Though they have each gone to their eternal rest, the ... continue reading

Inspire: Who Are Ordinary Heroes?

Image of Finding Ordinary Heroes in our day to day lives is not about their aptitude, but about our attitude.

That well known fictional American philosopher Pollyanna said: "If you search for the good in people, you will surely find it."   ... continue reading

St. Catherine of Siena: Woman of Living Faith, Dynamic Prayer and Heroic Virtue

Image of 'Oh eternal God, receive the sacrifice of my own life on behalf of the mystical Body of Holy Church. I have nothing else to give except what You have given me.'

While praying at Peter's tomb, she experienced the great weight of the Church fall on her shoulders, and she offered herself and her ... continue reading

Interview: On Lourdes and St. Bernadette

Elizabeth Ficocelli, author of "Lourdes: Font of Faith, Hope and Charity" is interviewed on the Pilgrimage site and the life of St. ... continue reading

Honoring Blessed Teresa of Calcutta

Let us praise the Lord for this diminutive woman in love with God, a humble Gospel messenger and a tireless benefactor of humanity. In her ... continue reading

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