CULTURE

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UNITY CAN ONLY HAPPEN ONE WAY

Isaac Summers -
God created us to be unified. He is a Trinity of persons - three persons in one God. And just as He is unified,...
Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

LOVING BEYOND THE WOUND

Juliana Pettis -
Life’s journey is never a straight path. Oftentimes, it twists and turns in unimaginable ways. Many saints experienced abrupt changes and challenges. St. Marianne...
Culture

CARRYING THE WORLD ON YOUR SHOULDERS

Mary Tellier -
Call it postpartum hormones or just plain anxiety, but I have been a little panicky about the state of the world. If I let...
Culture

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN AND THE MASCULINE GENIUS

Isaac Summers -
Recently, I had the opportunity to watch The Greatest Showman which is a heavily fictionalized film based on the life of PT Barnum of...
Culture

GRADING AN AI ARTICLE ON CATHOLICISM

Isaac Summers -
I was at a loss of what to write about this week. So I asked AI to write me a 500 word article on...
Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

MOTHER AND QUEEN

Juliana Pettis -
In 966, Poland became a Catholic nation. Its culture has been rooted in Faith ever since. The legendary and sacred image of Our Lady...
Culture

THE DEATH OF POPE FRANCIS IN THE EASTER SEASON

Isaac Summers -
During this Easter Season, we have the peculiar opportunity to celebrate Jesus’ triumph over sin and death, and to mourn the loss of our...
Culture

A SHOUT OUT TO THE CHURCH LADIES

Mary Tellier -
If you ever need someone to pray for your intentions, look no further than my mom. Organized and methodical to the core, she has...
Ascending Stories Throughout Catholic History

FROM THE SEASIDE TO HEAVEN

Juliana Pettis -
Born on October 25, 1792, both the French Revolution and the sea affected Jeanne Jugan from birth. Her father was a sailor as were...
Culture

FATHERHOOD: A STAR WARS STORY

Isaac Summers -
In an interest to preserve innocence, my parents were very serious about what media my siblings and I were allowed to consume growing up....
Culture

THE GIFT OF GOOD FRIENDSHIPS

Erin Summers -
I’ve never been one to have a HUGE group of friends. Growing up, I think the largest my friend circle ever got was myself...
Culture

A HOSPITAL VISIT

Molly Modrzynski -
My 6 month old was checked into Children’s Hospital. After days of hour by hour progression I had tried everything at my disposal, including...
Culture

PAGAN RITUALS IN CHRISTIANITY

Isaac Summers -
There are some pockets of Catholic culture that have an unfortunate view of sacraments, sacramentals, and prayers. They might often search out any prayer,...
Culture

THE PLEASURE PROBLEM

Isaac Summers -
We desire pleasure. Our bodies and souls yearn for those brief moments of joy or good feelings that are the result of a physical...
Culture

BLESS ME FATHER

Shelly Connor -
I pulled into the parking lot on a crisp fall morning, and started heading into Mass. Two strangers noticed me and gestured to me—I...

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