Today is the memorial of the Passion of St John the Baptist. Who was this “righteous and holy man” we hear of in today’s Gospel? The following Faith Fact on “John the Baptist,” answers this question: When John began preaching repentance, many were probably not sure exactly why. There were many messianic and apocalyptic expectations among […]
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Emmaus Road author Dan Burke was recently interviewed on an episode of EWTN’s Bookmark to discuss his book Navigating the Interior Life: Spiritual Direction and the Journey to God. For more information on ordering this bestseller, click here.
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Today is the feast of St. Augustine, a Doctor of the Church and author of one of the most widely-read works on spirituality, Confessions. Over the years, some mainline Protestant theologians have tried to attribute to Augustine a theology of the Eucharist that denies the belief of Christ’s true presence. Is this reading of Augustine at all […]
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Emmaus Road Publishing is delighted to announce the publication of our newest title: Chesterton is Everywhere by David Fagerberg. In this charming collection of essays, the author looks at life through the lens of a most beloved Catholic writer: the incomparable Gilbert Keith Chesterton. Examining topics ranging from domesticity to dogma, Fagerberg introduces readers to the marvelous […]
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Today the Church celebrates the feast of St. Rose of Lima, who dedicated her life to prayer and severe mortifications. Not surprisingly considering her beloved model of faith was Catherine of Siena, Rose became a Third Order Dominican and took a vow of celibacy, despite her parent’s urgent wish that she marry. According to her […]
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General: That parents and teachers may help the new generation to grow in upright conscience and life. Mission: That the local Church in Africa, faithfully proclaiming the Gospel, may promote peace and justice.
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