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2015-07-22T09:10:56-05:00

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Discipline and Strength – First Peter Day 8

Last updated on: July 22, 2015 at 9:10 am By Monique Ocampo

An excerpt: It doesn’t sound like a lot of fun, conducting ourselves with discipline. But I’ve heard stories of women seeking happiness through what the world says is good and coming out of it all feeling empty. In contrast, women who lead lives with dignity and serve others find life to be fulfilling and meaningful. Read the rest here! Read more

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2015-07-21T11:55:36-05:00

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Congrats to Bishop-Elect Robert Barron!

Last updated on: July 21, 2015 at 11:55 am By Monique Ocampo

Back when I was in college, one of my friends introduced me to Fr. Robert Barron’s videos on YouTube. I quickly became a big fan of his because he loved talking about the things that he loved as well as teaching about the Catholic Church. He would’ve fit in with any of my wonderful professors. I especially loved how he often debated with New Atheists and his 10-part Catholicism series. (I have the book version.) So I was really happy to... Read more

2015-07-21T11:16:33-05:00

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Saint Anne Novena Day 5

Last updated on: July 21, 2015 at 11:16 am By Monique Ocampo

Great Saint Anne, how far I am from resembling you. I so easily give way to impatience and discouragement; and so easily give up praying when God does not at once answer my request. Prayer is the key to all heavenly treasures and I cannot pray, because my weak faith and lack of confidence fail me at the slightest delay. O my powerful protectress, come to my aid, listen to my petition… (State your intention here.) Make my confidence and... Read more

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2015-07-21T11:20:04-05:00

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Fear Not! : Things I Learned at Cafe Catholica

Last updated on: July 21, 2015 at 11:20 am By Monique Ocampo

I have a tendency to worry too much. I overthink and overanalyze pretty much everything. I tend to think the worst of myself. When I went to Cafe Catholica yesterday, I was nervous because Cardinal DiNardo was going to celebrate Mass and give the talk for the week. He draws in a huge crowd and I was going to lead the opening hymn. I should also mention that I had to get there earlier than usual for a last-minute rehearsal. So... Read more

2015-07-21T10:02:28-05:00

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Suffering With Christ: First Peter Bible Study Day 7

Last updated on: July 21, 2015 at 10:02 am By Monique Ocampo

An excerpt: Doing the right thing is always easy when everyone else is doing it. It’s a lot harder to do so when you’re doing good, but end up suffering for doing so. In today’s passage, Peter reminds us that when we suffer for doing the right thing, we are suffering with Christ. We shouldn’t be afraid of suffering because Christ is the reason for our hope. Read the rest here! Read more

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2015-07-17T20:05:18-05:00

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Regardless of Warnings, The Future Doesn’t Scare Me At All

Last updated on: July 17, 2015 at 8:05 pm By Monique Ocampo

Looking into the future of the Catholic Church is a lot like somebody wondering if they’ll ever find love again after a series of heartbreaks. It doesn’t seem like any good will come with all of the persecution, the indifferent (at best) or hostile (at worse) politics and entitled brats that populate the majority of Tumblr who attack the Church on a daily basis. And yet, in spite of everything, I still feel like there is hope. There is... Read more

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2015-07-20T08:50:40-05:00

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Saint Anne Novena Day 4

Last updated on: July 20, 2015 at 8:50 am By Monique Ocampo

Glorious Saint Anne, I kneel in confidence at your feet, for you also have tasted the bitterness and sorrow of life. My need, the cause of my request, is… (State your intention here.) Good Saint Anne, you who did suffer much during the twenty years that preceded your glorious maternity, I beseech you, by all your sufferings and humiliations, to grant my prayer. I pray to you, through your love for your glorious spouse Saint Joachim, through your love for... Read more

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2015-07-20T08:46:41-05:00

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Leading By Example: First Peter Bible Study Day 6

Last updated on: July 20, 2015 at 8:46 am By Monique Ocampo

An excerpt: We’ve all rolled our eyes at that passage from Ephesians about wives being subject to their husbands. We live in an age where women don’t have to depend on a man to get what they need and we can dress however we want to. So why on Earth is Peter asking wives to accept the authority of their husbands and to not adorn themselves by dressing nicely? Take a step back and take a deep breath, ladies. It’s all a... Read more

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2015-07-19T12:54:54-05:00

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Saint Anne Novena Day 3

Last updated on: July 19, 2015 at 12:54 pm By Monique Ocampo

Day 3: Beloved of Jesus, Mary and Joseph, mother of the Queen of Heaven, take us and all who are dear to us under your special care. Obtain for us the virtues you instilled in the heart of her who was destined to become Mother of God, and the graces with which you were endowed. O model of Christian womanhood, pray that we may imitate your example in our homes and families, listen to our petitions, (State your intention here.)... Read more

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2015-07-18T09:58:28-05:00

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Saint Anne Novena Day 2

Last updated on: July 18, 2015 at 9:58 am By Monique Ocampo

Glorious Saint Anne, how can you be otherwise than overflowing with tenderness toward sinners like myself, since you are the grandmother of Him who shed His blood for us, and the mother of her whom the saints call advocate of sinners? To you, therefore, I address my prayers with confidence. Vouchsafe to commend me to Jesus and Mary so that, at your request, I may be granted remission of my sins, perseverance, the love of God, charity for all mankind,... Read more

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