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What Does the ‘IHS’ Symbol Really Mean?

Peter Darcy September 14, AD2022 8 Comments

Even a casual observer of religious symbols will likely notice the three-letter symbol “IHS” at some point. It’s actually pretty hard to miss! “IHS” is

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Our Lady Answered the Consecration

Peter Darcy July 10, AD2022 17 Comments

In the life of faith, we don’t always see the tangible fruits of our prayers, and that is as it should be. Faith requires trust,

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Assassinated for Consecrating His Country to the Sacred Heart

Peter Darcy June 24, AD2022 7 Comments

Periodically, a wave of pessimism washes over me concerning the dismal state of both our country and our Church, but when it does, I read

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Angels of the Resurrection and Our Guardian Angels

Peter Darcy April 20, AD2022 1 Comment

Everyone should know that angels exist.  But how would you react to meeting an angel who descended to earth like lightning before your very eyes?

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The Spiritual Significance of the Color Red

Peter Darcy February 16, AD2022 3 Comments

When we say someone is “seeing red” it’s usually not a good thing. In the Church, however, seeing the color red is actually a wonderful

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The Two Essential Signs of a Thriving Parish

Peter Darcy January 19, AD2022 15 Comments

Half a century of sitting in Catholic parishes and getting assaulted by painful attempts at relevance qualifies me to reflect on what a thriving parish

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