Author: Catholic Valley
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First Week of Advent
As Advent begins, the Church invites us into a holy anticipation rooted in God’s promises. The first candle of the Advent wreath symbolizes hope.
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The Power of Prayer
Prayer is an invitation to join in God’s work, to cooperate with His desires for justice and peace instead of trying to do it alone.
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The Archangels
The feast of the Archangels reminds us of the unseen spiritual reality. We should grow in devotion, ask for their protection, and live aware of their presence in our journey of faith.
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The Four Parts of the Good News
The Good News / Gospel message can be broken down to four essential parts.
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Novena to Our Lady Undoer of Knots
This novena is a very powerful prayer. It is a devotion to the Virgin Mary that is meant to bring healing, hope, and miracles for the most difficult situations of our lives.
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Evolution And Divine Design Are Not At Odds
Evolution and chance don’t disprove God’s existence. Instead, chance presupposes an ordered system, which points to a divine designer.
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The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
In 2018, Pope Francis established the Monday after the Solemnity of Pentecost, the day on which the Church was born, as the date for the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church
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Why Can’t a Woman be a Catholic Priest?
The Church follows the example of Jesus who only chose men to be priests when he established the Church.
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The Secret of the Rosary
Ten practical tips for praying the Rosary from St. Louis de Montfort’s The Secret of the Rosary
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The Grinch that Stole Advent
It’s easy to get caught up in the secular ways of Christmas and completely lose focus on Christ the child coming to be born humbly, and not prepare for Christ’s glory to come.