Saints
St. Paul’s Biblical Doctrine on the Power of Redemptive Suffering
“Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.” (Romans 8:17) “Christ does not explain in the abstract …
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Five Fun Facts About — And Five Inspiring Quotes From — Bl. Solanus Casey
I. Bernard Francis (“Barney”) Casey was the sixth of 16 children. The siblings loved outdoor sports, including hunting, fishing, swimming, skiing, and skating. The 10 boys formed their own baseball team called “The Casey Nine.” Barney played catcher, usually without …
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Saint Ann, Wonder Worker of Heaven
Saint Ann is the mother of the Immaculate Conception, the grandmother of Jesus—God—the creator of the universe, and the mother-in-law of Saint Joseph, the foster father and caretaker of the earthly life of Jesus.
Remembering Souls: Learn about purgatory with Susan Tassone
When I was 12, I came upon a funeral prayer card in a used book. For years —and occasionally still — I prayed for Rudy Larson’s soul. I never met him, but I felt called to pray for him. It …
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Helping Students and Families Learn About Purgatory
Purgatory — a masterpiece of God’s mercy It’s no small wonder that coming up with a lesson plan on purgatory can be challenging. Often our own catechesis has been a little … sketchy. As one comic (incorrectly) summed it up: …
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