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Entering the Desert with Christ: What Lent Asks of Us
As we begin the sacred forty days of Lent on Ash Wednesday, Holy Mother Church invites us into the desert with Christ Himself through the trials of the wilderness, stripping…
Winning FamilyWinning Family
Do Not Let Your Heart Be Troubled - John 14:1
This words spoken by our Lord Jesus Christ to his disciples preparing them for his departure could not be more appropriate as soothing words for the people of our time.
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Fasting and Mercy2

The theme of conversion is a thread that runs all through Lent,…
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The History of Lent

What are the origins of Lent? Did the Church always have this time before Easter?

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Dishonesty and Deception in Business
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet to a man, but he ends up with a mouth full of gravel. 
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Children Need Quiet Time Too

Personal reflection can lead to prayer

Quiet, reflective time is an endangered species in…
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The Heavy Burdens We Carry

I have been thinking a great deal about my experience at Reconciliation this past Saturday. I felt…
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Saint Josephine Margaret Bakhita was born around 1869 in the village of Olgossa in the Darfur region of Sudan. She…

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The Stations of the Cross: 20-Minute Meditative Prayer (Lent 2026)
Join us as we walk the Way of the Cross during Lent 2026. This 20-minute meditative prayer will help you enter deeply into the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ through scripture and reflection....
How to Offer Everything to God this Lent | Fr. Mike Schmitz & Fr. Columba Jordan
This Lent, you don’t have to wait until you feel ready, strong, or spiritual enough. God is ready to meet you right where you are. God is really asking us for–an offering of whatever we have to give right now. ...
Jim Caviezel Interview Will Leave You Speechless | After Filming Passion of Christ
This unreleased interview features a young Jim Caviezel shortly after filming The Passion of the Christ. Sitting down with Dr. Richard Lee, Jim opens up about the spiritual journey that followed his portrayal of Jesus....
Bishop Robert Barron and Fr. Mike Schmitz Unveil the Power of the Sacraments
Fr. Mike and Bishop Barron discuss the shocking reality of the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, the beautiful discomfort confession can bring, and how the sacraments bring us face to face with Jesus....
God Loves You as You Are, Not as You Wish You Were
Regardless of sin, wasted potential, or discouragement, the Lord loves you as you are. Fr. Mike Schmitz shares the unending depths of God’s mercy during his address to the Good News Conference....
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From the moment Pope Francis appeared on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, he won the people's hearts. His humility, simplicity, and closeness to the poor reveal a man sincerely in touch with the Gospel.
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A video discussing the exciting and ever-evolving topic of Digital Technology and the Church in Nigeria! Join us as we dive into the grounds, challenges, and opportunities that come with innovating digital tech in rituals.
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If You Need to Miss Mass, ALWAYS Do THIS First
Attending Sunday Mass is essential in the Catholic faith, Did you know that if you have a serious and legitimate reason for being unable to attend Mass, you can request a dispensation from your priest?
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The Revolution of the Resurrection - Bishop Barron
It was the Resurrection that Paul correctly took as the hinge, the central teaching, of Christianity. But what do we mean by “Resurrection”? How do we theologise about it?...
Give Up Control for Lent
The meaning of the word sacrifice is to "make holy." This Lent we are offered the opportunity to let go of our control and accept the difficulties and sufferings that come to us with grace. ...
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Welcome to our Lenten journey! We explore the age-old tradition of making sacrifices during Lent and offer practical tips for the season....
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Fr. Maurice Emelu Explore the different ways Christ is born in our hearts and lives, shining the bright light of saving grace in moments of trouble and human brokenness.

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A History of Christmas | Bishop Barron
Michael Knowles sits down with Bishop Barron to explore the rich and intricate history of Christmas. ...
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Fr. Chris Alar explains what Advent really is, how to properly observe it, and what graces God wants to give us.

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4 Essentials for Every Catholic - Father Mike Schmitz
 Fr. Mike said that all Catholics grow in the same “soil” together, but the fruit we bear is unique. But what is this common soil? What are the essentials for every Catholic Christian?...
The Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist-Bishop Barron
For my keynote talk at the L.A. Religious Education Congress, I spoke about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Vatican II says that the Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life....
Sacred Touch of Christ - No One Is an Outcast - Fr. Maurice Emelu
Do you sometimes feel like an outcast? Jesus showed us through His actions that no matter how dashing or unkempt a person may be, they deserve the utmost respect....
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We are given many gifts and charisms from the Lord, so that we can be Christ to others. We should use all of these to make our families, communities and workplaces, more joyful and fulfilling....
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Pope sends medicine, generators and food to Ukraine in freezing winter

Catholic Communicators in Central Africa Urged to Uphold Transparency, Impartiality as “frontline” Evangelizers

Nigeria Diocese of Kontagora: 50 Kidnapped students who escaped, reunited with families

Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Transhumanism: ‘Death Is Not Opposed to Life’

“I am deeply sorry”: Bishop Kukah Says amid Criticism of Remarks on Genocide Targeting Christians in Nigeria

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