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What apparitions of the Virgin Mary are recognized by the Church?

September 20, 2023 by Catholic Letters
What apparitions of the Virgin Mary are recognized by the Church?

Despite the thousands of apparitions reported over the centuries, only a handful of apparitions have been “sanctioned” by the Church. How many times has the Virgin appeared officially? In other words, …

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Relics of Saint John the Baptist discovered in an ancient commandery

September 16, 2023 by Catholic Letters
Relics of Saint John the Baptist discovered in an ancient commandery

It was in a small church in Auvergne that relics from the Holy Land attributed to Saint John the Baptist, undoubtedly brought by Hospitallers of the Order of Malta, were …

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Ships in art: Symbols of the Church and our pilgrimage to heaven

September 15, 2023 by Catholic Letters
Ships in art: Symbols of the Church and our pilgrimage to heaven

The symbol of a ship is one that has consistently stayed with the Church throughout the centuries. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux once wrote in her autobiography, “[T]he symbol of a …

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The surprising meaning behind the Virgin Mary’s name

September 15, 2023 by Catholic Letters
The surprising meaning behind the Virgin Mary’s name

The Blessed Mother was named “Mary,” a significant name in the ancient world. After her birth (celebrated liturgically on September 8) the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary decided to …

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Is Mary an Egyptian name?

September 15, 2023 by Catholic Letters
Is Mary an Egyptian name?

In the Old Testament only one woman is named Mary, and she is from Egypt. While numerous women in the New Testament were named Mary, only one woman has that …

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This Sunday’s Mass has the secret to solving relationship problems

September 10, 2023 by Catholic Letters
This Sunday’s Mass has the secret to solving relationship problems

We are made as “beings-in-relationship,” but we need to figure out what to do with that … The Spirit himself bears witness with our spiritthat we are children of God,and …

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What is the Sunday obligation for Catholics?

September 10, 2023 by Catholic Letters
What is the Sunday obligation for Catholics?

The Sunday obligation to attend Mass for Catholics shouldn’t be seen as an “imposition,” but an invitation to grow deeper in love with God. Since the first few centuries of …

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Why you shouldn’t miss Sunday Mass on summer vacation

September 9, 2023 by Catholic Letters
Why you shouldn’t miss Sunday Mass on summer vacation

It’s tempting to skip Sunday Mass while relaxing on the beach, but summer vacation doesn’t exempt us from going to church. When traveling away from home to enjoy a relaxing …

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How to find the miracle of right now

September 5, 2023 by Catholic Letters
How to find the miracle of right now

Two of the greatest temptations we struggle with are being tormented by the hurts of the past and, conversely, fretting about the future. Prayer opens us to now. Prayer aims …

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Our Lady’s unspoken words at Knock

August 23, 2023 by Catholic Letters
Our Lady’s unspoken words at Knock

While Our Lady of Knock did not speak any word, the Bible contains the message she never ceases to say. The Blessed Virgin Mary has reportedly appeared to countless visionaries …

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