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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
One year ago today, millions of people from around the world watched in horror as the grand spire of the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris burned to the ground. Beginning today, join Ave Explores: Art and Architecture as Katie Prejean McGrady and a team of experts in the fields of art, architecture, and iconography reflect on the importance of art and beauty to the Catholic faith.
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Strengthening family unity | Why pray?
Frequent readers will recognize our dear Father Leo Polselli, C.S.C. Father Leo has written some beautiful reflections for your special family Rosary prayer on Good Friday … a most unusual Good Friday in the midst of a pandemic. You may use these reflections with your family at home, or with family and loved ones gathered online! Simply forward the document to them ahead of time so they can follow along. (There are helpful notes throughout the document for families new to Rosary prayer.)
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Strengthening family unity | Why pray?
We don't want you to miss this. Holy Cross priest, Father David Guffey, the National Director of our media ministry, Family Theater Productions, wrote a beautiful article for the National Catholic Register.
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Last night I woke in the middle of the night and couldn’t get back to sleep. Once I got started thinking about the ripple effect of this virus, I was a little too overwhelmed to rest. I’m paying attention, following all the guidelines and making the very best decisions I can for my family. But I needed to settle my worry and my wandering thoughts … and get some sleep
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Celebrating family life | Strengthening family unity
Look to the Holy Family...
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Looking at social media can be a good thing, but I need to watch myself.
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