The Message First Delivered to Poor Shepherds Of the whole gamut of myths, legends and fairy tales that have been told in human history, not
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There is a lot of talk in the church these days about mercy verses the truth, or what is also known as love verses the
The Blessed Virgin Mary was the subject of an exhibition at the National Museum of Women in the Arts in 2014. She drew record-breaking attendance
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We all have things that regularly appear in our prayer petitions. Some are wants, some needs, and some are desires. As the saying goes,
During this Christmas season, it’s good to take a look at what the true meaning of the birth of Christ was. It was not only
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“The name is strange. It startles one at first. It is so bold, so new, so fearless. It does not attract, rather the reverse. But
Are you a Millennial who wants to get involved with one of the most exciting endeavors of the New Evangelization? If so all you have
[Editor’s Note: This article was published on Catholic Stand on December 25, 2015. We are republishing here for your holiday enjoyment, since the message is
When the Crusaders opened up the Holy Land to pilgrims, they set the scene for a new dawn in Christian Spirituality in the twelfth century.
When Martin Luther King would speak about race relations, he would frequently use a quote, originally attributed to an unknown black minister who used it
It came earlier than usual this year. Typically the “lake effect” snow doesn’t hit until January and then comes regularly through April. It takes the
In the Christmas classic, Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the residents of Whoville wake up on Christmas morning to find none of their Christmas
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As the new year approaches, you may be in a rush to set resolutions for working toward material self-betterment. The usual goals include weight loss,
