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You’ll Be Surprised by What These Security Cameras Caught on Tape
Security cameras just catch the wrongdoers, right? This short advertisement by Coca-Cola reminds us that good thing are recorded too. Daily we are bombed with messages of crisis, war, theft, hate, murder, etc… And while they certainly exist, we aren’t being told the whole story. I once heard the phrase: “A tree that falls makes […]

The Look of an Apostle: Discovering the Best in the Other
Appearances can often be quite bogus, yet it is up to us whether we allow ourselves to be deceived or not. Today’s video offers an interesting insight regarding the look of an apostle towards others: each one of us must be able to see the other person for who they are, stepping beyond the merely […]
“When I see that the burden is beyond my strength…”
“When I see that the burden is beyond my strength, I do not consider or analyze it or probe into it, but I run like a child to the Heart of Jesus and say only one word to Him: ‘You can do all things.’ And then I keep silent, because I know that Jesus Himself […]

This Girl Thought She Could Have An Easy Life Without Any Consequences, But… (The Ending Will Surprise You!)
Who hasn’t ever wished to have a magic wand or a fairy godmother to do our homework assignments, take that horrible test for us, or simply make our problems disappear? In the video we present today, an amusing little wooden doll makes all this possible… and yes, for a brief moment makes us believe in […]

6 Surprising Things That Happen When You Decide To Embrace Silence
In the last few months I’ve really tried to embrace silence more often. To put my headphones down, turn off Netflix, logout of Instagram, and just be still. To pray more often, without distractions. To my surprise, it is not that easy. I don’t think I’m the only one that struggles either. Here’s a sneak […]

God And The Gym: Unity And Community (Part 3)
I want to develop the theme of unity of body and soul, introduced at the end of my last article on God and the Gym. Here’s what the Catechism has to say about it: Man, though made of body and soul, is a unity. … For this reason, man may not despise his bodily life. […]

How “Lady Bird” Forever Changed Who I Invite To Retreats
I’m always wary of watching things that Hollywood puts out that involve elements of the Catholic Church. I prepare myself for insults and total misconceptions of the truth, beauty, and goodness that the Church is and has to offer. So as I watched the trailer of Lady Bird for the first time, my immediate reaction […]

Using Social Media As A Catholic
This past weekend I watched The Social Dilemma with my husband, and I have since removed all social media apps from my phone (and totally deleted others). Now, don’t panic, this is not an article trying to convince you to abandon social media, we at Catholic-Link very much try to offer resources precisely through the […]

11 Things That Happen When You Commit To Going To Confession Regularly
As Catholics, we are required to go to Confession once a year, but why stop there? We know Confession can be daunting or difficult, and there might be many reasons why you don’t want to go. However, regular Confession, whether it be monthly, every two weeks, or weekly, doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, […]

Her Audition Shows How Music Helps Overcome Depression
Anna Clendening is a 20 year-old American girl who suffers from clinical depression and anxiety. For a long time, her difficult situation kept her indoors, feeding fears that kept her away from social interaction. With the help of her parents, she discovered music, and has found it an invaluable tool to cope with her anxiety […]