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Eucharistic Adoration: Spending time with Jesus

By Karen Riobo 20/09/22

Eucharistic Adoration is one of the most important practices in our Catholic Church. During adoration, we are praising and spending time with the b...

St. Augustine of Hippo, Bishop & Doctor of the Church

By Karen Riobo 28/08/22

In honor of the feast of Saint Augustine of Hippo, today, August 28th, I will highlight some fascinating stories about his journey to the Heart of ...

Saint Monica, Mother of St. Augustine

By Karen Riobo 28/08/22

St. Monica understood her mission through the vocation that God had called her to, the vocation of marriage and motherhood. Oftentimes, we forget t...

What is a Scapular? Why Do Catholics Wear Scapulars?

By Karen Riobo 15/07/22

Have you ever wondered why some Catholics wear a brown cord around their neck? Perhaps, you thought it to be a new type of rosary, a baptismal keep...

What Constitutes a Practicing Catholic?

By Agapao Store 20/04/22

You might have heard of the term “practicing Catholic”. In fact, being a “practicing Catholic” becomes a “requirement” in some circumstances. For e...

What Is Ash Wednesday? Why Do Christians Celebrate Ash Wednesday?

By Agapao Store 02/03/22

Ash Wednesday is considered one of the most popular and essential sacred days in the liturgical calendar. It marks the beginning of the season of L...

The Three Pillars of Lent: Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving

By Karen Riobo 09/02/22

Lent is here, a cycle of profound conversion and "spiritual health check-up." Lent is a time to grow in and strengthen our faith and to welcome new...

The Nativity of Jesus Christ our Saviour and King

By Karen Riobo 17/12/21

The Christmas season is meant to be merry because it reminds us that God is faithful and keeps His promises. The above passage is an excerpt from t...

The Gift of Gratitude

By Karen Riobo 09/11/21

The Thanksgiving Holiday is one of the most celebrated in our country, not only because it is not attached to any religious practice but because fa...

Saint Rosa of Lima - The Rose of the Americas and the Philippines

By Karen Riobo 23/08/21

One thing Saints have in common is their radical love for Christ, and it shows in the way that they lived out sacrifice and penance. From cutting h...

What Is Lectio Divina?

By David Kilby 29/07/21

Lectio divina means “divine reading” in Latin. It is a way of praying with Scripture that has been used by faithful Catholics for centuries. In the...

The Story of the Miraculous Medal. Why Wear The Miraculous Medal?

By Karen Riobo 13/07/21

The Miraculous Medal is also known as the Medal of the Immaculate Conception, this medal originated in St. Catherine Labouré's vision of the Blesse...

Living Out The Message of Fatima Today

The miracle of Fatima has been a warning sign of love for the World. In the course of six apparitions to three humble children in Fatima, Portugal, God shared through Our Loving Mother a message that has changed history. Between May 13 - October 13, 1917, Our Lady instructed the children to pray the Rosary every day to bring peace to the world and to bring an end to the war. She asked them to pray for the conversion of Russia, to do penance, and that God wanted the world to have a devotion to Her Immaculate Heart. The church has responded to this message with faith and openness, this devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary continues to spread among believers. God in His mercy and love for us, has revealed his mighty power through the miracle of Fatima.

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