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Corpus Christi Sunday: Living the Bread of Life through a Trinitarian Lens

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck Reflection on the Gospel of Luke 9:11b-17 My dear brothers and sisters, Today the voice of God reaches out to us with gentleness and urgency: “My son, my daughter, I love you so very much and am always with you. Come and be with me and together our hearts shall be one; one with the Father and the Holy Spirit.” These words are not faint echoes from a bygone past;…

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A 1270 Word Interview with Joanna Loop

Editor’s Note: Matthew Chicoine interviewed Joanna Loop via phone call on May 24th, 2025. Some of the questions have been rearranged and edited to provide the best reader experience without losing any integrity of the answers given.  What inspired you to begin writing Catholic books for children? To have a resource for mothers teaching their children about the faith. Because it is really…

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The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 16

Welcome to another The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies! Growing up, one of my favorite parts of Sunday was flipping to the comics section of the newspaper: a little pocket of humor, color, and light-heartedness to start the week. Now, in that same spirit, I’m excited to share this weekly collection of wholesome, funny Catholic comic strips. Thanks to the incredible talents of artists like Father…

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The Fellowship of Suffering: Carrying the Cross Together

It’s easy to box Catholicism into a Sunday morning affair. We dress up, sing, shake hands at the sign of peace, and check the Mass off the to-do list. But that kind of compartmentalized faith crumbles the moment suffering shows up unannounced, dragging its baggage into our Monday mornings, our family dinners, and hospital waiting rooms. Catholicism isn’t a weekend religion. It’s a daily, lived…

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Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 188

Hope you had a blessed Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity! 🙏✝️🕊️ Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. Jacob v. Angel 🤼‍♂️ One letter makes a big difference!Have you ever done judo? 🥋 😎🙂🙏 Be not afraid! 👀👀👀 😄😄😄 🙏🙏🙏 Did your priest accidentally commit heresy in his homily this weekend? 🙂😄🙏 🥈 Happy belated Father’s Day!! It’s a wonderful mystery 🙏 😄😄😄 Jesus heals in the Sacrament of…

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Reflection on the Gospel of John 16:12-15

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck The Trinity: Living in the Heart of God’s Love My son, my daughter, I love you so very much and am always with you. Come and be by my side and together our hearts will be one; one with our Father in Heaven and the Holy Spirit. “Glory to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit; to God who is, who was, and who is to come.” Today, as we gather to reflect on the…

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The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 15

Welcome to another The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies! Growing up, one of my favorite parts of Sunday was flipping to the comics section of the newspaper: a little pocket of humor, color, and light-heartedness to start the week. Now, in that same spirit, I’m excited to share this weekly collection of wholesome, funny Catholic comic strips. Thanks to the incredible talents of artists like Father…

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Reflection on the Gospel of John 20:19-23

Guest Post by: David Tonaszuck United by the Spirit: Living the Peace, Forgiveness, and Love of Pentecost My dear brothers and sisters, Today, let’s linger for a moment in the quiet afterglow of Pentecost. Imagine yourself in that upper room: doors bolted, hearts pounding, shame and fear swirling after the chaos of the cross. The disciples have every reason to shrink back, unsure if they even…

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Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 187

Hope you had a blessed Pentecost Sunday! 🙏✝️🕊️ Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. Punny! ���🌊 Capitlization protects against blasphemy. 😄😄😄 🧢⚾😄😄 Happy Early Feast of Saint Anthony! 🙏 And when you enlist the help of Saints Jude and Rita too. 😄🙂🙏 😄😄😄 Jesus heals 🩹🤕✝️🙏 Another niche Jude and Anthony meme 😄😄😄 Amen! 😄🙂🙏 An early reminder for next Sunday. 🙏 Look I found another Saint…

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A 748 Word Interview about Ephesians 6 Ministry

Editor’s Note: Matthew Chicoine interviewed Father Nick Fleming via phone call on May 7th, 2025. Some of the questions have been rearranged and edited to provide the best reader experience without losing any integrity of the answers given.  The name “Ephesians 6” clearly references the Armor of God passage. What specific aspects of this Scripture inspired you to found this ministry, and how does…

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Small Pilgrimages: Evangelizing Your Kids One Step at a Time

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Pockets of Heaven, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. Evangelizing children isn’t always about complex theological lessons or far-off mission trips. Sometimes, the most powerful encounters with God happen right in your own backyard or even your living room. Just as adults benefit from pilgrimages that draw them closer to God, children…

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The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 14

Welcome to another The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies! Growing up, one of my favorite parts of Sunday was flipping to the comics section of the newspaper: a little pocket of humor, color, and light-heartedness to start the week. Now, in that same spirit, I’m excited to share this weekly collection of wholesome, funny Catholic comic strips. Thanks to the incredible talents of artists like Father…

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The Church's Birthday: What Pentecost Teaches Us About the Holy Spirit

Every year, fifty days after Easter, the Church throws a birthday party of sorts. But this isn’t the kind of birthday where you blow out candles or awkwardly sing “Happy Birthday.” Pentecost marks something far more profound: the moment the Church was born through the power of the Holy Spirit. The Upper Room: Where It All Began Imagine the scene. The Apostles and Mary are gathered together in…

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Catholic Meme Monday— Issue 186

Hope you had a blessed Final Sunday of Easter!🙏✝️ Time for another Catholic Meme Monday. I feel brand new! Amen! 🙏 Biblical typology 🙏🗼🕊️ Just a letter off! 😄 June is super-stacked. 😎❤️‍🔥 🙏🙏🙏 🙏🙂✝️ Another miracle for Carlo Acutis! 🙂 🧱🎺🎺 A 10/10 Dad Joke 😄😄😄 Life is fleeting. Spend your time here wisely. 🙏 An early Pentecost meme 🔥🔥🔥 One of the longest words in the Catholic…

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The Power of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Sponsored: This article is made possible by Sacred Heart Tea, supporting quality and engaging Catholic content. When Everything Changed 7 years ago my life forever changed and the Sacred Heart of Jesus played a huge role in this change. Today, I’m writing this article on what would have been the 18th birthday of my little girl. Instead, she never made it past 10 years old. One moment I was…

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The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies: Episode 13

Welcome to another The Simple Catholic Sunday Funnies! Growing up, one of my favorite parts of Sunday was flipping to the comics section of the newspaper: a little pocket of humor, color, and light-heartedness to start the week. Now, in that same spirit, I’m excited to share this weekly collection of wholesome, funny Catholic comic strips. Thanks to the incredible talents of artists like Father…

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When Jesus Ascended to Heaven (And Why It Matters to You)

Every year, right around the time you’re just starting to forget what you gave up for Lent, the Church presents us with the glorious mystery of the Ascension of Jesus. It tends to occur quietly—a pivotal event between Easter and Pentecost—and before you know it, Christ has ascended. But what is the Ascension? And why should a regular Catholic (someone who’s just trying to make it to Sunday Mass…