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Our Lady of Champion

There is only one Church-approved apparition of Mary in the United States. Our Lady of Champion, in gleaming light among autumnal trees, appeared three times to Adele Brise in Champion, Wisconsin, in 1859.
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Listen to God’s Voice

Pay attention to the background chatter in your mind today. Catch yourself when self-criticism starts up, and replace it with thoughts of God’s love.
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Do You Believe?

Lent is a time to reexamine and deepen our faith in God the Father who raised Jesus from the dead. Jesus promises eternal life to those who harbor that belief.
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King David’s Poetic Prayers

“This I know: God is on my side.” —Psalm 56:10b. Turn to the Book of Psalms in your Bible. Read one with heart and let the words help you to feel God’s presence.
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Gabriel’s Wings

In the rush and busyness of our lives, we sometimes forget that our prayers come from a truly holy source, and that we, too, are holy.
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The Forgotten Commandment

We all know we are called to love our neighbor, but many of us forget the rest of that commandment—to love ourselves. Some confuse love of self with being self-centered. Jesus can help us quiet the inner voice of condemnation ...
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A Patron Saint for Hope

St. Martha of Bethany’s patronage includes single women and cooks. On one occasion, she prepares the meal for Jesus and possibly other guests. However, Martha’s greatest glory is her simple yet strong statement of faith in Jesus after her brother’s ...
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