Matthew Chicoine

Facts about Mary's Assumption You Should Assume

This article highlights key details about the teaching of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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The Domestic Church at Bedtime: Prayer Meets Real Life

Lessons I have learned from praying Night Prayer with my family.

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Why Sacramentals are Important in the Spiritual Life

This article details evidence from Scripture and Sacred Tradition on why sacramentals are important to the spiritual life.

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How the Sacrament of Confession is Foreshadowed in the Old Testament

The Old Testament prepares for the New Testament. Jacob's wrestling match with the angel may be viewed as preparation for the sacrament of Confession.

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5 Reasons Why October is an Extra Holy Time

While autumn is akin to a second springtime, my communion with the saints during October is like a second spiritual springtime.

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5 Stunning Facts about Saint Catherine of Siena

Saint Catherine of Siena was one of the greatest followers of Christ. Her ability to articulate to Gospel and her ability to charitably bring the papacy to reform are among the key reasons she is one of my favorite saints. My youngest daughter is even named after this amazing saint. Here's five amazing facts about Catherine.

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3 Things I Learned about the Sacrament of Confession

The Sacrament of Confession provides Catholics an opportunity to be forgiven and restore one's relationship with God and their neighbor.

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What Exactly Does Jesus Mean in John 14:12?

Jesus' words in John 14:12 may seem strange when read on their own. This article adds context to help flesh out the meaning of the odd verse.

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3 Reasons Why St. Athanasius is My Favorite Saint!

I never even heard of Saint Athanasius during my formative years in Catholic education. Now he's my favorite Catholic saint! Here's why...

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Realizing the Resurrection: Proofs from Scriptures, Saints, and Experience

This article provides proofs for the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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Review on Christ’s Descent into Hell: Theology of Holy Saturday

In this book, Lyra Pitstick tackles the doctrine of Holy Saturday in Christ’s descent into hell. Pitstick, seeks to answer the question concerning the approval of Balthasar’s general theological contributions, by Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI.

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A Holy Kaleidoscope—The Diversity Of The Saints In Light Of Christ

The Catholic Church teaches various paths to holiness exist. And the saints are holy hues in the holiness spectrum united by Christ.

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Reconciling Mary as Mediator with 1 Timothy 2:5

This article outlines a few explanations from both Scripture and Tradition to describe the Catholic approach to Mary. Catholics HONOR, but NOT WORSHIP Mary.

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Are You a Salt or Sugar of the World

Salt and sugar look the same outwardly but act quite differently. Why does Jesus use the image of salt in comparison to the spiritual life? Are you a salt or a sugar to the world?

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5 Astonishing Facts about Your Guardian Angel

An article with five astonishing facts about your Guardian Angel.

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