Mary
Joy in Solitude
For all eternity we will be with God, so we should accustom ourselves to his presence. If we want to attain heaven, we must train
Mary Proffit Kimmel
May 14, AD 2016
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Life
The Spirituality of the Parent
Don’t doubt it: your vocation is the greatest grace our Lord could have given you. Thank Him for it. -St. Josemaria Escriva I know this
Angie Windnagle
February 1, AD 2016
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Mary
The Uncertainty of Advent – A Challenge to Our Generation
My husband is about to defend his doctoral dissertation. A journey that began even before we were married is finally (finally!) coming to an end.
Michele Chronister
December 7, AD 2015
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Mary
Learning from the Moms
I’m a new priest and I have a lot to learn. Of course, working in a parish affords me many opportunities to work with different
Fr. Edward Lee Looney
October 28, AD 2015
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Books
Book Review: Mysteries of Salvation History
“I have my Bible in my pocket,” said Edgardo C. De Vera, a Filipino apologist, to a group of three Protestants with whom he was
Cristina Montes
October 1, AD 2015
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Art
The World As Icon
One Christmas Eve I had the flu. While my family went to Lessons and Carols, I wrote a poem about the pain Mary endured to
Mary Proffit Kimmel
June 20, AD 2015
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Columnists
Popular Piety
One of my favorite childhood memories is that of participating in the Flores de Mayo during the month of May. It is a popular local
Cristina Montes
May 6, AD 2015
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Mary
Help Mary in Her Mission—Offer Your Communion
Fr. Emil Neubert, SM, one of my favorite Mariologists, wrote many books on Mary including Mary and the Priestly Ministry and My Ideal, Jesus, Son of Mary. Recently,
Fr. Edward Lee Looney
January 28, AD 2015
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Mary
7 Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions
I think most Catholics in the world would love to grow in their relationship with Jesus. People have a genuine desire to grow in holiness,
Fr. Edward Lee Looney
December 31, AD 2014
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Columnists
From the Realms of Glory
I imagine angels to be like responsible teenagers asked to babysit their toddler siblings. I’m sure that my own guardian angel is often exasperated with
Erin Cain
December 3, AD 2014
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Mary
The Ten Virtues of Mary Series
This content was originally published at To the Heights and has been reformatted for the Ignitum Today readers! If you’re a faithful Catholic woman, chances
Olivia Spears
October 23, AD 2014
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Mary
Characters of Cana
With the month of October underway, the Catholic world has commenced the Month of the Rosary. During this month, Catholics are encouraged to pray the
Fr. Edward Lee Looney
October 12, AD 2014
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Mary
Reconsider the Chapel Veil
Over the summer my dear friend and roommate put together a gorgeous video about why many Catholic women are returning to the old custom of
Abigail C. Reimel
September 1, AD 2014
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Family
The Expectant Couples Guide to Praying the Joyful Mysteries
As my wife and I await the arrival of our second child, our first daughter, we have been filled with many similar emotions and feelings
Matthew Higgins
August 29, AD 2014
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Mary
Hail Mary: The Catholic Gateway Drug
Once upon a time I was a teenage Catholic who wanted to go to heaven when I died, someday. I figured I would get the
Ryan Kraeger
August 4, AD 2014
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Books
Embracing Edith Stein: A Review
Anne Costa’s book, Embracing Edith Stein, was my traveling companion on my recent trip to Missouri. I wish I had spent more than a few hours
Bethanie Ryan
July 27, AD 2014
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Catholic Education
We Don’t Call Her “The Virgin Mary” For Nothing.
Whenever we talk about Mary, we address her with many different titles: Mother of Jesus, Mother of God, Holy Mary, Blessed Mother. However, out of
Matthew Tyson
July 18, AD 2014
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Mary
Rediscovering Devotion to Our Lady of Good Help
Yesterday, May 24, the Church quietly observed a feast of Mary, namely, Mary, Help of Christians. Certainly the feast was observed by some in the
Fr. Edward Lee Looney
May 25, AD 2014
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Columnists
The Virgin Mary as Harbinger and Echoer
This topic is one that has been the subject of much reflection for me over the past several months after having read Chiara Lubich’s “Mary,
Fr. Edward Lee Looney
February 2, AD 2014
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Columnists
Parables In Parenting
Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart. These lines always seemed particularly beautiful to me, even as a child. They are so
Caitlin Marchand
December 30, AD 2013
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Columnists
Mary: Pro-Life Mother
We must avoid the great temptation to see ourselves as Mary, present to the crucified Christ of aborted children. While “whatever you did to the least of these you did to me” is a main message of the pro-life movement, equating the killing of children with the persecution of Christ, pro-lifers must be careful not to see themselves solely as those who don’t “do to the least of these.” We must learn to be Mary in the pro-life movement….
Emma King
December 18, AD 2013
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