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Legends and History of the True Cross

August 17, 2025 Sandra Miesel 18

“Behold the wood of the Cross, on which hung the salvation of the World.” Relics of Our Lord’s Passion have always been dear to his followers. The True Cross, the actual wood on which Jesus […]

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The power of witness: How the early Church evangelized

April 20, 2023 Dr. R. Jared Staudt 14

“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:38). Peter finishes the […]

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How the Irish monks and saints helped save Europe

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Only Ireland, on the outer fringe of Western Europe, was left unconquered by the mighty Roman Empire. The weather was too rough (the Romans referred to the island as “Hibernia, Land of Winter”), and its […]

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Below, in full (from Vatican Information Services), is the preparatory document for the Third Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops (to be held October 5-19, 2014)  on the theme “The pastoral challenges for […]

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