What Is the Immaculate Conception?

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Every year on December 8, Catholics pause to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. It’s a beautiful day in the Church calendar, but let’s be honest, it’s also one of the most misunderstood. A lot of people (even some Catholics!) think it’s about Jesus...

Who is Jesus?

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 Now when Jesus came into the parts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Who do men say that the Son of man is? And they said, Some say John the Baptist; some, Elijah; and others, Jeremiah, or one of the prophets. He saith unto them, But who say ye...

Fifteen Promises of Mary to Christians Who Recite the Rosary

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Whoever shall faithfully serve me by the recitation of the rosary, shall receive signal graces. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the rosary. The rosary shall be a powerful armor against Hell, it will destroy vice,...

Lenten Fasting Rules from St. Thomas Aquinas

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The rules of fasting from St. Thomas Aquinas, compiled by Dr. Taylor Marshall. Level up your Lenten penances this year!

The Miraculous Medal

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On July 18, 1830, St. Catherine Laboure was awaked by a child who asked her to come to the chapel. There she saw the Blessed Virgin Mary, who said, “God wishes to charge you with a mission. You will be contradicted, but do not fear; you will have the grace to do...

Read Me or Rue It (part 2)

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Part 2 from Episode 13. Fr. Paul O’Sulivan’s book, Read Me or Rue It, read out from an old recording.