It has become an annual Christmas ritual that my wife and children sit down and watch the whole extended version of The Lord of the Rings. Hot chocolate, Christmas nibbles, dressing gowns, and slippers – for about three days! I like the films but grew up with the...
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6 Promises Of God Every Christian Should Know
It's important that Christians know the Word of God and write it on their hearts. In times of trouble, stress, and despair, it is the God's promises that give us hope. The scriptures remind us that with our eyes fixed on Christ we can weather any storm that comes our...
This Is The Moment In The Mass That Softened A Grieving Mom’s Heart
"Shall we now begin the Mass." The words that I had loved hearing over the last several years now felt like an invitation to the tears that were always a struggle to keep locked in. As our priest listed the intentions of the Mass, I listened intently, keeping my...
A List Of Saints Who Never Suffered, Faced Trials, Or Experienced Temptation
The most comprehensive List Of Saints Who Never Suffered, Faced Trials, Or Experienced Temptation. Ask the Saints to interceded for you and get to know their stories! You'll be glad you did. A List Of Saints Who Never Suffered, Faced Trials, Or Experienced Temptation...
If More Adults Were Like Brenda Louis, Maybe There Would Be Less Violence In Our Schools
Brenda Louis, a Broward Sheriff's Office deputy who was assigned to monitor a hospital floor after the tragic February 14th school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida, is an example to all those who consider themselves to be faithful...
What Helps When You’re Doubting The Faith? Advice From Our Team
What helps you when you have doubts about your faith? Doubts come to everyone, they are part-and-parcel of the concept of faith, but that does not mean that we are powerless against them. What we do when we experience doubts is very important. Doubts can point us in...
Finding God in Moments of Great Love and Great Sorrow
When were you most in Love? More specifically, when were you most in Love with God? Do the words of Ron Rolheiser fit with you, that, ‘except for rare, graced, moments we still believe in a God who is hyper-serious, wired, intense, pained, disappointed in us,...
Are You Willing To Let God Transform Your Suffering?
Suffering is a difficult topic to discuss in a world that likes to feel good. This video is a beautiful representation of how Christianity views suffering. Stephanie takes an X-ray, showing parts of oneself that are seemingly broken and useless, and uses it as a...