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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
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Most of us become interested in stitching only when a button falls off ten minutes before we plan to get out of the house for a reception. Then we discover that the sewing kit contains twelve colors of thread, none of which matches with the outfit I am wearing now, and a needle whose eye appears to have been designed only for angels. After several attempts, some people sew the button back. Others decide the jacket over it looks more contemporary and stylish. Yet one of the greatest achievements in human history depended upon women who knew exactly how to guide a needle. When Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in 1969, the world saw the astronaut, the rocket, and the American flag. Almost no one saw Hazel Fellows and the other women who helped construct the Apollo spacesuits. These women came from the International Latex Corporation, associated with Playtex, a company better known at the time for manufacturing ordinary clothes than spacecraft.
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Many people have written on how powerful the Rosary is as a method of intercessory prayer and a way to honor our Blessed Mother in imitation of our Lord Jesus, but not as many are aware of the great efficacy of praying the Rosary in a novena form for 54 consecutive days.
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Parenthood | Summer Vacation | catholic family life | summer activities
Wondering how to keep the kids busy this summer without being overwhelmed? Catholic Mom writer Holly Dodd shares the joy of creating an intentional, simple summer with your family. Summers can be packed full of camps, lessons, sports games, and lots of fun family extras. But if you cram too much into your summer plans, it starts to not feel like a summer break at all. Whether you have some plans for traveling or you are just staying home, try to stay focused on having a simple summer.
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My parents were farmers. I grew up working the land alongside them. Today marks the twentieth anniversary of my father's death — a man who sowed good seed in me long before I understood what that meant. Every farmer knows: good seed alone is not enough. The soil matters.
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My dear brothers and sisters, today's readings ask us one simple question: Is my heart still open to God? In the Gospel, Jesus says something that can sound puzzling: "To anyone who has, more will be given." He is not talking about money or success. He is talking about an open heart. The one who welcomes God's grace finds that grace keeps coming. The one who closes his heart slowly loses even the ability to recognize God's presence. The difference is never God's generosity — God gives freely to everyone. The difference is our receptivity.
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One of Bruce Springsteen's most recognizable songs is Hungry Heart. The song tells the story of a man searching for happiness, belonging, and fulfillment. Beyond Bruces musical talent, it became popular because it touches something universal: every human being has a hungry heart. We all long for love, purpose, peace, and someone who truly knows us. The question is not whether we are hungry—but where we go to satisfy that hunger.
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