Contemplative Prayer According to St. Teresa of Avila

It was St. Teresa of Avila who said that when we love someone, we seek and desire him. Contemplative prayer means taking the time to be frequently alone with Him. It is likened to the close sharing between friends. One does not undertake contemplative prayer only when one has the time. It happens all the [...]

A Collection of Rosaries

Even if we need only one rosary in our life, we tend to collect a lot. It has become the favorite among catholic gifts. I just got another as a giveaway in a relative’s christening. It went into a box together with souvenirs from a wedding, a few I bought on the site of a [...]

Bible maps

These are great instructional aids for those who go to bible reading classes. Bible maps will help put stories of the bible in perspective. You can buy these as maps that you can stick on the wall. Its colorful presence will bring bible stories alive. Bible maps are also downloadable from reference software [...]

catholic sacraments

In the teachings of the Catholic Church, there are ways of acquiring grace. The most important way is via the catholic sacraments. These, together with the Eucharistic sacrifice are the center of Catholic worship. The seven sacraments are Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders and Matrimony. These are generally grouped [...]

pastor tools

Everybody in their congregation looks up to pastors. They are the pillars of knowledge and inspiration in their churches. And pastors really take the time to prepare their sermons that are appropriate for every service. They use different pastor tools to help them get their message across.
Pastors need to be creative [...]

Jesus cross

Christians are all too familiar with the cross. It is the symbol of redemption, as in Jesus dying on the cross to save mankind. A Jesus cross is often worn as a form of reverence. Some will look to it as a symbol of penance. There are those who feel that reverence of [...]

Sacraments

Growing up as a Catholic means that you typically know a lot about Catholicism. One of the first thing I’ve been taught as a Catholic is the Seven Sacraments. These sacraments are the foundation of the Catholic Church. It is said that every Catholic should be familiar with these Sacraments. In [...]

holy water

There are many things that symbolize faith in the Catholic Church. For instance, holy water is water blessed by the priest. It is a symbol of purification and is used to bless anything that the church wishes to sanctify. It is believed to consecrate and protect those who use it from the power of darkness.
Besides [...]

motivational pictures

No matter what goal you are trying to achieve, staying motivated is not always easy. Whatever goal you are trying to reach, here are a few motivational pointers that can help:
~Envision your goals. When you have the ability to see your goals and visualize the end result, you are more likely to stay motivated. Surrounding [...]

libros Catolicos en Espanol

Renew your Catholic faith by reading inspirational books in the Spanish language. The best gifts for devoted Hispanic speaking Catholics are libros Catolicos en Espanol. Be inspired by the lives of saints and how they dedicated their lives by serving the people and the Catholic church.
Living a life of penance and devotion to the [...]

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