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Blessed Eurosia Fabri

Brief biography of Blessed Eurosia Fabri (Model Disciple of Pathway Two – Session 4) on Catholic.net.

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Busted Halo's Guide to Confession

Confession ought to be a liberating experience, and this guide can help you leave the confessional feeling strong and confident in your restored relationship with God and the community.

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Cursillo

Cursillo (Spanish for “short course”) retreats are a short course in Christianity. Started in 1944 in Spain and brought to the US in 1957, the 4-day retreats are highly structured and place a strong emphasis on community and evangelization. The goal is to help Christians become more fully Christian through their daily living.

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Five Truths About Christian Suffering, by Joseph Scheumann

Blog article that offers five important biblical truths about Christian suffering.

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How to Love God, by David Torkington

Article that discusses how we can fulfill the first commandment to love God with our whole mind, our whole heart and our whole soul.

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Intentional Discipleship, Renewed Daily, by Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio

Article that discusses intentional discipleship as a marriage-like commitment that needs to renewed daily.

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Notre Dame Study of Catholic Parish Life: The Parish as Community, by David C. Leege

Report of a study on Catholic parish life and community.

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Relevant Radio's Inner Life program: How to Build Community in Your Parish

A discussion with Fr. Joseph Illo, pastor of Star of the Sea Parish in San Francisco.

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The Holy Mass, by Fr. William Saunders.

This article explains the various parts of the Mass and the basis for each. Essentially, it answers the question: “Why is the Mass the way it is?”

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The Messy Necessity of Authentic Catholic Community, by Marcel LeJeune

Evangelization and discipleship blog.

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The Secret of Forgiving Yourself, by Dr. Gregory Popcak

Article on self-forgiveness. Dr. Popcak describes what forgiving yourself really means and how to go about it.

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Top 10 Practical Tips for Holiness According to an American Saint by Philip Kosloski

Article about Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, who provides us with a simple guide to becoming holy.

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Understanding the Mass, A Simple Explanation

A simple step-by-step guide to the parts of the Mass, including the Introductory Rites, the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

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USCCB - Rediscovering the Mass

Advice from the US Conference of Catholic Bishops for those who have not been to Mass for awhile and are wondering how to get back.

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What is spiritual direction and why do Catholics do it?

Interview with Fr. William Barry, S. J. about the Ignatian practice of spiritual direction.

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Why Should I Confess My Sins to a Priest?, by Fr. Ian Bozant

The idea of confessing one’s sins to another person can seem odd or even unnecessary. If Almighty God knows all things and desires all people to approach him in prayer, isn’t it sufficient to simply confess one’s sins and beg for forgiveness in private prayer? This article explains why it is important to confess one’s sins to a priest.

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