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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Holy lives of inspiration | Seasonal Reflections
Today is the solemnity of the feast of Annunciation which heralds the beginning of a new era, the era of our redemption. This new era of salvation becomes flesh in Mary’s womb. Why was Mary chosen to be the Mother of God? Her life was simple. She learned to do the tasks that other girls of her age learned: those needed to be a good homemaker. There was nothing extraordinary about her external life.
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Sometimes we’d like to travel the world to help our fellow humans, but what if your world doesn’t extend beyond the backyard? This Catholic Central episode examines the Seven Pillars of Catholic Social Teaching, and how they should influence our interpersonal relations, whether far or near.
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This Lent has become strange for us all due to the coronavirus pandemic. Some of us are frightened. Many are feeling restless. All of us are uncertain about the future. But I am certain most of us are praying diligently.
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Learn more about our faith | Strengthening family unity
For any young – or young-at-heart – Catholic, there’s always more to learn about the Faith. Each weekday, we’re highlighting another fast-paced, entertaining and informative (or, as we like to say ‘enterforming’) episode and spotlighting some of the resources available at CatholicCentral.com. Faith is central to our lives, and we want to be central to your faith!
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Our Lent has been affected by uncertainty and concern for our world. Our prayer, fasting, and almsgiving have become very real.
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One of my cousins sent me this poem. Kathleen O'Meara's poem, 'And People Stayed Home,' written in 1869. I found it very meaningful especially during this troubled times.
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