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On Polish Horseshoes, Karol Wojtyla, Accordions, and Other Possibly Polish Things

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Editor’s Note: Post originally published on April 23, 2019. Polish up on Polish Facts To be honest, I never really thought much about my Polish heritage until a couple of years ago. Two momentous events sparked my interested: the reading of a biography of John Paul II and discovering my favorite lawn game Polish horseshoes. … Continue reading On Polish Horseshoes, Karol Wojtyla, Accordions, and Other Possibly Polish Things

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3 Reasons Why I Am Thankful for Divine Mercy Sunday!

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On April 30th, 2000 Pope John Paul II officially designated the second Sunday of Easter as Divine Mercy Sunday. The designation was in celebration of the canonization of St. Maria Faustina Kowalska—the Polish nun who received the devotion from Jesus!  My wife’s Confirmation saint is St. Maria Faustina and in recent years of our marriage … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why I Am Thankful for Divine Mercy Sunday!

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Finding Joy–My Accidental Discovery of St. Philip Neri

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            Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on April 4, 2018. The great Italian saint Philip Neri once said, “We are not saints yet, but we, too, should beware. Uprightness and virtue do have their rewards, in self-respect and in respect from others, and it is easy to find … Continue reading Finding Joy–My Accidental Discovery of St. Philip Neri

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Why Catholics Must Have Bible A.D.D Part 11— Queenship of Mary

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on April 12, 2019. According to Martin Luther, “The veneration of Mary is inscribed in the very depths of the human heart.”  Wait! Stop the presses! Is this the same Martin Luther that incited the Protestant Reformation with his 95 theses? Yes. Martin Luther recognized the significance of … Continue reading Why Catholics Must Have Bible A.D.D Part 11— Queenship of Mary

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Why Catholics Must Have Bible A.D.D Part 10— Moses and Jesus

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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on April 2, 2019. This week’s installment of the Why Catholics Must Have Bible A.D.D. will feature parallels between the great Old Testament prophet Moses and Jesus Christ. Except for King David and the prophet Elijah no other figure in Judaism had as much influence as Moses. Uniquely, … Continue reading Why Catholics Must Have Bible A.D.D Part 10— Moses and Jesus

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