Hi Ladies!! So today, I thought I would talk a little about the beauty of the Catholic App-osphere. We have truly been blessed with many wonderful apps to aid us in our faith. AND there are also m…
An infographic highlighting Halloween the Catholic Way including information about All Saints and All Souls Day.
This post could have many names, but I think my favorite might be, “You can have an Awesome, Loving Catholic Marriage and Incredible, Holy Sex!” But, are we as Catholics even allowed to say “Awesome” and “Incredible” and Sex” in the same sentence with “Holy”? Maybe not out loud in front of your in-laws or kids, but yes!
Halloween is quickly approaching, and it's no secret that there are some very dark and demonic elements involved in the way our culture currently practices Halloween. So, as Catholics, should we participate in Halloween?
John Euclid Templonuevo, otherwise known as "Arkitekyuklid," is a skilled Filipino artist balancing his final year in a BS Architecture degree with his passion for art. Despite his academic commitments, he consistently dedicates time to create artwork deeply rooted in his faith.
Fall has arrived! And with it, some amazing feast days. Here are some simple liturgical living ideas for the fall that won't overwhelm you.
Are you tired of being single and lonely? In this post, I share 10 powerful prayer for singles desiring marriage.
St. Padre Pio said "Serve the Lord with laughter." These 15 Catholic memes will help you do just that! Enjoy these memes, then share!
People have heard of and can recall the seven deadly sins, also known as the capital vices and cardinal sins. But, so often we cannot name the virtues which help us overcome these sins! Rather than focusing on the sins which bog down our spiritual life, turn your eyes to the virtues which can help break the bonds of sin. The Catholic Church has distinctive categories of virtues. The 7 heavenly virtues, also called the Capital virtues, contrary virtues, heavenly virtues, are the virtues which overcome the 7 deadly sins: lust, greed, envy, anger, pride, and sloth. Chastity overcomes the sin of lust. Everyone could use more chastity in a world that is constantly displaying sexual images. The Catholic Bible tells us that our bodies are temples for the Holy Spirit. The virtue of Chastity can help calm our lustful desire for sexual acts and restrain our wandering eyes. Generosity overcomes the sin of greed. Our lives can be filled with a yearning for material goods. Material objects can block our vision of Christ who told us to give to the poor. This means not only do we give what we have in “excess” but to surrender all of our time, money, and spiritual gifts to those in need. Temperance overcomes the sin of gluttony. Gluttony wants us to give into our self gratification for eating and drinking, among other things. Temperance is our ability to control ourselves and these desires. We may fall into the trap of self indulgence but during these times we can call upon the virtue of moderation. Kindness overcomes the sin of envy. Our love for someone should be without bias or spite. God blesses each of us in different ways. Envy will cause a rift in your relationship with God and others. Look upon your life with positivity rather than counting the ways God “hasn’t” blessed you. Meekness overcomes the sin of anger. Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the world”. When He was confronted by angry crowds who wanted to torture and kill him, he prayed for them. How often do we become upset and consumed by trivial matters? Use Christ as your model, control your anger and resentment and cultivate patience through this virtue. Humility overcomes the sin of pride. God humbles the proud and exalts the humble! Pride is the devil’s sin, and just like him Satan wants us to hold ourselves up as gods. Everything we have is from God, and everything we do is derived from the gifts he has given us. By being modest we can turn outwards and lift up those around us. Diligence overcomes the sin of sloth. The virtue of diligence aids us in fulfilling our duties and cultivating a strong work ethic. Sloth draws us in to be lazy in all aspects of our life, physical and spiritual. We should develop our talents and gifts rather than keeping them wrapped up in sloth All other sins stem from 1 or more of these deadly sins. By praying for these 7 heavenly virtues we can keep each of these sins from creeping into our lives. Start praying for these virtues daily to help defeat Satan and these vices. Swap out your 7 deadly sins for these 7 heavenly virtues! For more information on the virtues and vices refer to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
John Euclid Templonuevo, otherwise known as "Arkitekyuklid," is a skilled Filipino artist balancing his final year in a BS Architecture degree with his passion for art. Despite his academic commitments, he consistently dedicates time to create artwork deeply rooted in his faith.
Soooo. I’m not a super huge movie junkie, but I definitely see merit in watching good movies when I find them. Aaaaand, when I find those good movies, I always appreciate them a lot more tha…
An interview series with four Catholic women - a student and lay-order Dominican, a work-from-home designer and mom, a post-graduate woman who is a writer and works full-time as a librarian, and a mother of seven who’s a full-time banker - on their prayer routines.
I first met Jesus at the age of fifteen. As a teenager, I "accepted Christ" and began to live as best a Christian life as I could muster. And it was
In pursuing Christ, we all strive to know and follow Him with complete abandon and Trust. No one lived a life more telling of that example than author and poet, C.S. Lewis.
John Euclid Templonuevo, otherwise known as "Arkitekyuklid," is a skilled Filipino artist balancing his final year in a BS Architecture degree with his passion for art. Despite his academic commitments, he consistently dedicates time to create artwork deeply rooted in his faith.
I have been aware of the minimalist lifestyle for a couple of years now. I've read blogs and printed out checklists specific to minimizing stuff but I've never read any actual books on the subject, like The
One of the priests said, “Sometimes it feels like such a burden to always be the one who listens to other people’s problems – I can only talk about my sins with the bishop, and he just visits once a year…” The others nodded in agreement. Suddenly, one of them said, “Wait a minute, we can...
John Euclid Templonuevo, otherwise known as "Arkitekyuklid," is a skilled Filipino artist balancing his final year in a BS Architecture degree with his passion for art. Despite his academic commitments, he consistently dedicates time to create artwork deeply rooted in his faith.
How to go to confession (the Sacrament of Penance) for Catholics! Plus a super detailed examination of conscience for Catholics.
In our experience, simply praying to God and having faith in God can clear our minds. Everyone living in the world faces many struggles every day. He keeps an uncontrollable tension in himself. So all of them can get clear inspiration from this comic. Scroll down and have a look. Release your daily stress. Live lightly with faith in God.
This Catholic Examination of Conscience follows the Ten Commandments. It can be done before you go to Confession or each night before you go to bed.
One of my favorite conversation starters—whether I am with new friends or old ones—is to ask them whether they have heard of the four temperaments, and if they know which one they are. Sometimes it surprises me how many people have not heard of them. Othe…
How to get started? Seek Understanding. Embrace Faith. Connect with a Church. Cultivate Prayer. Live Like Jesus. Seek Discipleship.
What is the Apostle’s Creed and why do we say the Apostle’s Creed in the church today? A creed is a statement of faith used by individual Christians and churches to express what is believed. Why the Creed is Important to Me When you speak the Apostle’s Creed, you take a firm stand about whatContinue Reading
The Catholic version of Ten Commandments are found in the Bible in Exodus 20: 2-17. Rich in meaning, God tells us exactly how He desires for us to live.
John Euclid Templonuevo, otherwise known as "Arkitekyuklid," is a skilled Filipino artist balancing his final year in a BS Architecture degree with his passion for art. Despite his academic commitments, he consistently dedicates time to create artwork deeply rooted in his faith.
When our lives are up and down, we need something to lift us up. I think artists are doing a great job of that.
For me, the season of Lent is a time of reflecting on my strengths and weaknesses within myself and my relationship with God. I saw this chart online yesterday and it spoke perfectly of my plans for this lenten season. Some of these are not as easy as they seem, but everyday I wake up with a clean slate and a chance to try. Lent also means that Spring is coming and we are coming out of our Winter hibernation. Flowers will bloom and trees will come alive again. It's a beautiful time to experience. Have a blessed day my friends ♥
Free printable Beatitude posters in different sizes for your classroom needs. The posters work well as a handy reference for any Beatitude lessons.
We are knee-deep in winter. Some of you may literally be knee-deep in winter’s white wonder. But the bright, holly jolly tidings of the Christmas season have completed their cycle and we are left with short, cold, dark days and what’s commonly called the “winter blues.” Around this time each year, I start feeling itchy
The Prayer After Confession is a beautiful, humble prayer wherein you recognize your human weakness and God's ability to help you to turn away from sin.
Ever thought about doing a morning routine? Many people use them and their day starts off right. This post will teach you how to create a prayerful ...
