Happy Easter! “But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking spices that they had prepared. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they went in, they did not find the body. While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them.… Read More He Has Risen!
I am very excited to announce the publication of my first ever novel, Kingstone, a short fantasy story in the style of J.R.R.Tolkien’s The Hobbit. It has been some time in the making, and I am very proud to say that it is now available for purchase on Amazon, worldwide, as an eBook or paperback. Please… Read More KINGSTONE – A Novel
The Christmas Tree – An extract from the book Religious Customs in the Family by Fr. Franics X. Weiser, S.J. “…The first description of a Christmas tree with familiar features is given in a German manuscript of the year 1605. It was in the sections at the left bank of the Rhine that the tree… Read More The History of the Christmas Tree
The leading mercenary for the British East India Company, Will Reynolds has just been double-crossed and now is on the run in the American Colonies. Working to redeem his name and win back the affections of the woman with whom he’s never been fully truthful, Will now hides behind a new mask in hopes of thwarting his… Read More Beyond the Mask
On the 27th of March, (Easter Sunday), Mother Angelica, the founder of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) passed away, aged 92. To read the life story of this remarkable nun and for program schedules for her funeral and other events visit the EWTN website. http://www.ewtn.com/motherangelica/index.asp “You must laugh your way to heaven, because tears won’t get you there.”… Read More Mother Angelica passes away Easter Sunday
“Since 1987, Adventures in Odyssey has presented exciting entertainment that brings moral and biblical principles to life. The show’s memorable characters and situations are designed to ignite the imaginations of kids. The adventures often start with grandfatherly Mr. Whittaker (“Whit”), who runs an ice cream shop called Whit’s End. Young friends from all over town… Read More Adventures in Odyssey
Here are a few Lenten activities. How much do you know about Lent? Take the quiz to find out.(Click here to download) (http://www.catholicicing.com/free-crown-of-thorns-printable-for-lent/)
Facts Feastday: February 3 Patron of throat illnesses, animals, wool combers, and wool trading Death: 316 Little is known about Saint Blaise prior to his mention in a court physician’s medical journal. The physician, Aëtius Amidenus, spoke of Saint Blaise’s aid in treating objects caught in the throat. He was also mentioned in the book… Read More Feast of Saint Blaise
“Prayer is a powerful weapon,” reads the tagline for the newest Kendrick Brothers film, War Room (which was a surprise at the American box office as the no.1 new movie and no.2 overall in its opening week). This is the fifth movie made by Alex and Stephen Kendrick, following Flywheel (2003), Facing the Giants (2006), Fireproof (2008),… Read More War Room
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