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Lepanto Haiku - Get a free book! by Aquinas and More — Oct 7th 2009 In honor of the victory of Lepanto and the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, we are running a rather unusual contest until October 17th Comments (0) Share

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Monastery Icons - New Age Front by Ian Rutherford — Sep 21st 2009 Monastery Icons is not a Christian organization. It is a fundraising front for a Hindu / New Age Ashram. Comments (0) Share

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A Theological Tour of Rome – Quiz Blog 2 by Mike Rutherford — Sep 7th 2009 The second of our weekly "Where in Europe am I"? quizzes. Comments (0) Share

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Free Catholic Book Giveaway! by Ian Rutherford — Aug 19th 2009 We recently purchased a bulk quantity of Al Kresta’s book Why are Catholics so Concerned About Sin? and WE’RE GIVING THEM AWAY! You don’t need a co... Comments (0) Share

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Announcing RosaryCatalog.com by Ian Rutherford — Aug 13th 2009 New site for Rosary products and information Comments (1) Share

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First Communion Stories Contest! by Ian Rutherford — May 20th 2009 Share memories of your First Communion and vote on your favorite. Comments (0) Share

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Announcing Our First Communion Stories Contest! by Aquinas and More — Mar 12th 2009 We want to hear about your First Communion. Comments (0) Share

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St. Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland by Aquinas and More — Mar 1st 2009 Saint Patrick was born Maewyn Succat at the end of the 4th century in Scotland, and would later take the name Patrick. Comments (0) Share

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Shrovetide? Mardi Gras? Carnivale? by Aquinas and More — Feb 24th 2009 Although the terms Mardi Gras or Carnivale are often associated with raucous, wild, over-the-top, and immoral festivities... Comments (0) Share

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Great Lent in the Eastern Churches by Aquinas and More — Feb 24th 2009 Great Lent is specifically the Lenten period of fasting and penance before the celebration of the Pascha. Comments (1) Share

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St. Joseph, Husband of Mary by Aquinas and More — Feb 24th 2009 With just a few short mentions in Holy Scripture, Joseph’s character is evident. Comments (0) Share

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The Penitential Season of Lent by Aquinas and More — Feb 24th 2009 From early centuries, though the duration of Lent varied, the season has been a time of penance. Comments (0) Share

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The Meaning of Lent by Aquinas and More — Jan 27th 2009 Lent is the 40 day season prior to Easter. It is a penitential time of prayer and fasting. Comments (0) Share

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The Way of the Cross by Aquinas and More — Jan 27th 2009 The widespread devotion to the Way of the Cross is a spiritual pilgrimage. Comments (0) Share

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Announcing the Catholic Store Finder by Ian Rutherford — Jan 27th 2009 Ever since we opened we have fielded calls from people asking where their local bookstore is. That information hasn’t been readily available.... Comments (0) Share

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St. Valentine by Aquinas and More — Jan 27th 2009 St. Valentine of Rome, a martyr, was a priest or possibly a bishop in 3rd century Rome. Comments (0) Share

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St. John Bosco by Aquinas and More — Jan 27th 2009 On January 31, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Saint John Bosco, also known as Saint Don Bosco, founder of the Salesian Society. Early ... Comments (0) Share

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Archbishop Fulton Sheen by Aquinas and More — Jan 27th 2009 The name of Fulton J. Sheen is widely known to Americans, both Catholic and not. Comments (0) Share

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Catholic Schools Week by Aquinas and More — Jan 27th 2009 The final Sunday of every January marks the start of Catholic Schools Week in the United States. Comments (0) Share

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The Conversion of St. Paul by Aquinas and More — Jan 25th 2009 On January 25, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle to the Gentiles. Though not one of the Twelve Apostles, Pau... Comments (0) Share

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St. Agnes of Rome by Aquinas and More — Jan 17th 2009 On January 21, the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Agnes, martyr of Rome. Saint Agnes was executed either in the second half of the 3rd century ... Comments (0) Share

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St. Anthony the Great by Aquinas and More — Jan 16th 2009 On January 17, the Church remembers Saint Anthony the Great, or Anthony the Abbot, the founder of Christian monasticism. Comments (0) Share

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A Day of Prayer and Penance for Life by Aquinas and More — Jan 16th 2009 In February 2002, the Catholic Church established that throughout the United States, January 22nd would be observed as a day of prayer and penance ... Comments (0) Share

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Catholic Lenten Resources by Aquinas and More — Jan 16th 2009 The 40 days of Lent are a reminder of the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert, and the 40 years the Israelites wandered in the desert. Comments (0) Share

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Titles in the Catholic Church by Aquinas and More — Jan 6th 2009 There are many different titles assigned to different types of bishops, priests, and deacons and the vocabulary can be overwhelming. Comments (0) Share

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The Seven Capital Virtues by Aquinas and More — Jan 6th 2009 This list of seven virtues is a set of virtues which are to counter the temptation to succumb to the seven capital sins. Comments (0) Share

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The Seven Capital Sins by Aquinas and More — Jan 6th 2009 Since the time of Pope St. Gregory the Great the Catholic Church has maintained that there are seven capital sins, also referred to as the seven mo... Comments (0) Share

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Understanding Sacramentals by Aquinas and More — Jan 6th 2009 Sacramentals are a deeply-rooted presence in the lives of Catholics - rosaries, holy water, scapulars, medals, devotions. Comments (0) Share

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The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy by Aquinas and More — Jan 6th 2009 The seven corporal works of mercy and seven spiritual works of mercy are actions and practices to be fulfilled by faithful Catholics. Comments (0) Share

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St. Thomas Aquinas by Aquinas and More — Jan 6th 2009 January 28 is the Feast of Saint Thomas Aquinas, widely considered the greatest theologian and philosopher of the Catholic Church. Comments (0) Share

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St. Francis de Sales by Aquinas and More — Jan 6th 2009 On January 24, the Church remembers Saint Francis de Sales, bishop, confessor, and Doctor of the Church. Francis, commonly known as the ‘Gent... Comments (0) Share

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St. Catherine of Alexandria by Aquinas and More — Dec 22nd 2008 Little is truly known of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, also written as St. Katherine of Alexandria, the fourth century martyr who is remembered o... Comments (1) Share

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The Chapel Veil in Catholic Tradition by Aquinas and More — Dec 22nd 2008 Since the earliest days of the Church, wearing a chapel veil has been a practice among all faithful women. Paul addressed veiling in his first lett... Comments (0) Share

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Dana Scallon: Musical Artist, Faithful Messenger by Aquinas and More — Dec 22nd 2008 Dana Scallon, commonly know simply as Dana, has long been a public icon – an international recording artist, a politician, and an advocate of... Comments (0) Share

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The Amazing Grace Series by Aquinas and More — Dec 22nd 2008 There are many books of inspirational stories in every bookstore, but the Amazing Grace books are collections of inspirational Catholic stories, sp... Comments (0) Share

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It's Winter Ember Days Time Again by Aquinas and More — Dec 17th 2008 Learn about what Ember Days in the Catholic Church. Comments (1) Share

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The Ancient Christian Commentary on Scripture Series by Aquinas and More — Dec 15th 2008 Have you been seeking a source of theologically sound, classic commentary on Scripture? The Ancient Christian Commentary Series is just what you’ve... Comments (0) Share

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Resources to Teach Children About the Saints by Aquinas and More — Dec 15th 2008 Any time is the right time to begin introducing Catholic children to the lives of the saints, the holy men and women who have lived and defended th... Comments (0) Share

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Do You Want to Learn Latin? by Aquinas and More — Dec 15th 2008 A guide to resources for learning and teaching Latin. Comments (0) Share

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Resources for Catholics in the Military by Aquinas and More — Dec 15th 2008 Serving in the military for one's country can be a noble and selfless thing to do. Especially in times of trial and war, it can also be a very ... Comments (0) Share

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What is Ordinary Time in the Catholic Liturgical Year? by Aquinas and More — Dec 11th 2008 While the word "ordinary" in popular usage is used to describe things that are nondescript or dull, ordinary rather means customary, regu... Comments (0) Share

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The Essential Catholic Survival Guide - A Great Source of Catholic Apologetics by Aquinas and More — Dec 11th 2008 The title of this book says it all - The Essential Catholic Survival Guide. In modern society where the Catholic Faith is constantly being question... Comments (0) Share

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The Liturgical Ministry Series: A Resource for Liturgical Training by Aquinas and More — Dec 11th 2008 Becoming involved with ministry within your parish is not a matter of merely filling a physical void in a particular role at church. The Mass is th... Comments (0) Share

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Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas by Aquinas and More — Dec 9th 2008 On December 12, the Church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, in memory of the series of apparitions of Mary, the Virgin of Guadalupe ... Comments (1) Share

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Chris the King Sunday by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of the Liturgical year, is a feast day that focuses on the authority of Christ. Comments (0) Share

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Saint Cecilia, Patroness of Music by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 On November 22, the Church remembers St. Cecilia, virgin and martyr, the patroness of music and specifically church music. Saint Cecilia's incl... Comments (0) Share

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The Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 On November 21st, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of the Virgin Mary in the Temple. Though not recorded in canonical scripture,... Comments (0) Share

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What is the Catholic Liturgical Year? by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 Also called the Church year or the Christian calendar, the Catholic liturgical calendar is the cycle of seasons in the Roman Rite of the Catholic C... Comments (0) Share

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Resources to Learn About Mary by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 Her titles seem innumerable: Blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Theotokos (God bearer), Our Lady, Blessed Mother, Mother of all Christians, Panagia (Al... Comments (0) Share

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Catholic Litanies by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 A litany, from the Latin "litania," which is in turn from the Greek "lite," means "prayer or supplication." It is a ... Comments (0) Share

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St. Francis of Xavier - The Apostle to the East by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 On December 3rd, the Church remembers the life of St. Francis Xavier, a successful missionary and pious man who would come to be known as the apost... Comments (0) Share

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St. Lucy by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 December 13th is the feast day of Saint Lucy, an early pious Christian who was martyred for her faith. Comments (0) Share

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My Catholic Family Animated Series by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 My Catholic Family is a great DVD series from EWTN that is a source of both entertainment and spiritual education. Comments (1) Share

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The Emmaus Journey Bible Study Series by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 The Emmaus Journey Bible study series by Rich Cleveland is a great tool for small group Bible study. Initially designed for use as a parish Bible s... Comments (0) Share

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Gift Ideas for Deacons by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 Are you looking for a special birthday or Christmas gift for a deacon in your family or an ordination or anniversary gift for the deacon at your pa... Comments (0) Share

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The Ignatius Critical Editions by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 Ignatius Critical Editions is a new series of books from the respected Ignatius Press publishers. The goal of the series is to counter the troublin... Comments (0) Share

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Gregorian Chant Resources by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 Whether you are just learning about liturgical chant or have studied it for years, Aquinas and More has resources for you! Learning About and Under... Comments (0) Share

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The History of the Christmas Card by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 The sending and exchange of the Christmas card is an activity that is very much ingrained into modern day Christmastime traditions. And given that ... Comments (1) Share

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Good King Wenceslaus by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 The feast of St. Wenceslaus - also sometimes spelled St. Wenceslas - is September 28th, yet he is most often remembered, and even sung about, at Ch... Comments (0) Share

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A Resource Guide to Books by Pope Benedict XVI by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 Perhaps one of the most compelling books on Christ in recent years is Jesus of Nazareth by Pope Benedict XVI. Comments (0) Share

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Catechisms for Children and Young Adults by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 The word "catechism" is derived from an ancient Greek word meaning a "document or text which summarizes and explains doctrine."... Comments (0) Share

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What are St. Therese Sacrifice Beads? by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 Have you ever seen someone carrying a small string of about 10 to 15 beads and wondered what they were? It's no mere decorative keychain or mod... Comments (0) Share

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What is a Four Way Medal? by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 What is the Catholic four way medal and what is the significance of this devotional medal? Religious medals have been worn by pious Christians sinc... Comments (0) Share

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Pope St. Damasus I by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 On December 11th the Church remembers Saint Damasus, a pope who lived and was elected in the tumultuous first half of the 4th century. Early ... Comments (0) Share

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The Las Posadas Celebration by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 As with every other country and region, celebration of Christmas in Mexico has its own cultural customs and traditions. The Las Posadas celebration... Comments (0) Share

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Advent and Christmas Resources for Children by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 If you are looking for some books, DVDs, and other materials to help your children understand the true meaning of Advent and Christmas, Aquinas and... Comments (0) Share

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St. Jude Thaddeus - Helper in Desperate Situations by Aquinas and More — Dec 4th 2008 On October 28, the Church remembers Saint Jude Thaddeus. Aside from St. Jude's having been one of the twelve apostles, and a martyr, there is n... Comments (0) Share

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Learn About the Church Fathers by Aquinas and More — Nov 17th 2008 "The expression "the Fathers" comes naturally to be applied to the holy bishops of a preceding age, whether of the last generation or further back,... Comments (0) Share

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Music for the Advent and Christmas Seasons by Aquinas and More — Nov 17th 2008 Remember the Reason for the Season Comments (1) Share

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The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible by Aquinas and More — Nov 17th 2008 The Ignatius Study Bible series is more than merely a collection of Catholic Bible study guides. Each paperback book is truly a wealth of information. Comments (0) Share

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Resources for Theology of the Body by Aquinas and More — Nov 17th 2008 Most people know that the Catholic Church teaches that sex outside of the holy union of marriage is not God’s plan. However, many people, Cat... Comments (0) Share

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Devotion to the Saints by Aquinas and More — Nov 17th 2008 The Catholic practice of devotion to the saints can seem alienating to some people. We have Masses, say prayers, and celebrate feast days for them;... Comments (0) Share

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A Guide to Catechisms by Aquinas and More — Nov 17th 2008 If you’ve ever walked into a Catholic store and ventured over to the Catechism section, you’ve discovered there’s not just one bo... Comments (0) Share

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St. Albert the Great by Aquinas and More — Nov 12th 2008 Who Is Albert the Great?   On November 15th, the Church remembers Saint Albert the Great, who had become a name even in his own time due to hi... Comments (0) Share

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Catholic Advent Resources by Aquinas and More — Nov 7th 2008 In modern society, the Advent season has come to be treated as no more than the shopping and baking period between Thanksgiving and Christmas morni... Comments (0) Share

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The Altar in Catholic Liturgy by Aquinas and More — Nov 7th 2008 Significance of the Altar The Catholic altar is both a sacrificial altar, and a table for a communal meal. In Jesus's time, altars where anim... Comments (0) Share

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Dear America by Ian Rutherford — Nov 4th 2008 Once upon a time, a small group of men believed that we were called to something more than being colonies of England. They believed that the “Ameri... Comments (9) Share

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First Friday Devotion by Aquinas and More — Nov 1st 2008 First Friday devotions among Catholics are related to devotion to the Sacred Heart of Christ. First Friday practices date to the last decades of th... Comments (0) Share

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Military Rosaries by Aquinas and More — Nov 1st 2008 The intercession of our Blessed Mother is always an immensely valuable thing, but perhaps even more so in times of strife, war, and sadness. As ou... Comments (1) Share

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Catholic Ordos and Their Uses by Aquinas and More — Nov 1st 2008 An Ordo is essentially a guide for clergy to aid in preparation of the liturgy. It contains a calendar of the Liturgical year (Advent to the final ... Comments (0) Share

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About the Douay-Rheims Bible by Aquinas and More — Nov 1st 2008 The Holy Bible, faithfully translated into English out of the authentic Latin. Diligently conferred with the Hebrew, Greek and other Editions. &n... Comments (0) Share

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The RSV Catholic Bible by Aquinas and More — Nov 1st 2008 The RSV translation was a joint project between Catholics and non-Catholics beginning in the 1940s. The Catholic edition was formally published in ... Comments (0) Share

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The Navarre Study Bible by Aquinas and More — Nov 1st 2008 The English edition of the Navarre Bible is the Catholic Bible (Revised Standard Version - Catholic Edition), bound together with the text of the L... Comments (1) Share

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Respect Life Sunday by Aquinas and More — Oct 3rd 2008 "It is impossible to further the common good without acknowledging and defending the right to life, upon which all the other inalienable right... Comments (0) Share

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The History and Meaning of Advent by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 What is Advent? The word 'Advent' is from the Latin 'Adventus,' which means 'coming.' Advent is thebeginning of a new li... Comments (0) Share

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St. Josaphat Kuncevyc by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 St. Josaphat Kuncevyc, a Virtuous Saint of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church You people of Vitebsk want to put me to death. You make ambushes fo... Comments (0) Share

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Resources for Eucharistic Adoration by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 Resources for Eucharistic Adoration  Also Known as Benediction   What is Eucharistic Adoration or Benediction? Eucharistic Adorat... Comments (0) Share

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About the In Conversation With God Series by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 Daily Meditations for Each Day of the Year  Have you been looking for an intensely spiritual prayer aid? A resource that delves into the m... Comments (0) Share

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Holy Water Fonts by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 A Brief History of Holy Water Fonts The use of holy water fonts is a very old tradition in the Catholic Church. The earliest were actually fou... Comments (0) Share

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About Holy Days of Obligation by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 Catholic Holy Days of Obligation What Does Holy Day of Obligation Mean? A holy day of obligation is a specific feast day when the Catholic... Comments (0) Share

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The Placement of the Tabernacle by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 Tabernacle – Placement in the Church When visiting several different Catholic churches, the tabernacle can be found located in a few diffe... Comments (0) Share

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St. Martin de Porres, the Saint of the Broom by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 "Compassion, my dear Brother, is preferable to cleanliness. Reflect that with a little soap I can easily clean my bed covers, but even with a... Comments (0) Share

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Mass Offering Cards by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 What is a Mass Card and How Are They Used? A Mass card, also known as a Mass offering card or a remembrance card is a greeting card given to someo... Comments (0) Share

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St. Michael the Archangel by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 Devotion to Michael the Archangel is one of the oldest devotions of the Church; indeed, his roles in God's divine plan date back before the In... Comments (0) Share

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Monthly Devotions of the Church Year by Aquinas and More — Oct 1st 2008 Each month of the year is dedicated to a particular devotion within the Catholic faith; the dedication of each month is based on historical events... Comments (0) Share

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The Importance of Voting Catholic by Susie Oppelt — Sep 29th 2008 Did you know that there’s a presidential election coming up here in the United States? This election has brought people into the discussions ... Comments (0) Share

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A Movie to Get You Thinking by Ian Rutherford — Sep 29th 2008 Last week I saw a thought-provoking movie that I wanted to get your input on. Comments (2) Share

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An Alternative Bailout Bill by Ian Rutherford — Sep 29th 2008 As I have followed the news concerning the banking bailout and read about the supposedly “better” bailout plan that is currently being ... Comments (0) Share

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40 Days for Life and Why it Matters by Aquinas and More — Sep 17th 2008 Starting next Wednesday, people all over the country will be taking part in the 40 Days for Life campaign. Beginning as a local campaign in Bryan/... Comments (3) Share

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A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? by Ian Rutherford — Sep 11th 2008 “Good Faith. Guaranteed.” This means a lot to us here at Aquinas and More. Comments (2) Share