Catholicism

Mary Stempky

Saints and the Tome of Holiness

Today celebrates the Church Triumphant, the members of the Church who reside in heaven. These members of the Church are called saints.

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Coached by College: Change and Growth in Adulthood Chapter 1 (Part 1)

While eighteen may be the legal age of adulthood, I was definitely unaware about what adulthood then. May 20, 2018 marked the day I began...

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A Merry Resurrection: Embracing God's Plan for Me

God works in mysterious ways and meets you where you are at. It's been more than a year since I last posted. My plan was to post...

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Marian Living: How Mary Teaches Me How to Worship God in Joy and Sorrow

Every Jan. 1 the Catholic Church celebrates the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God. This feast honors the Blessed Virgin Mary under the...

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Did the Ark of the Covenant Really Disappear?

One of the great mysteries in religious history is the location of the Ark of the Covenant which held the tablet Moses held on Mount...

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I'm Back...No Break Intended: Let's Get Down to Some Franciscan Business

Hello Again! Long time no see...or I guess long time no words. Though I did not intend to neglect A Merry Little Life, my absence from...

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Words Do Matter: Awaken My Heart Weeks 13-16

As you might have guessed I have fallen behind on update posts. The end of summer was quite busy and then I was dealing with my...

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Going from Cardinal to Baron: My Second College Commitment Day

When I visited Franciscan on March 22, 2021, the air was electric with its Catholic identity.

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A Novena of Weeks of Seeking : The First 9 Weeks of Awaken My Heart

I have followed Emily Wilson for at two or three years. So when I saw she had yet another book out I was intrigued. On January 10, 2021 I...

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Mask Up: Symbols vs Idols

ell, at least in the New American Bible translation, Psalm 95 bears the title "A Call to Praise and Obedience". It's the last word of this t