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margaret kozak
- May 9
- 2 min
Evangelization - Go and Make Disciples
"It is like a mustard seed that, when it is sown in the ground, is the smallest of all the seeds on the earth. But once it is sown, it...
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margaret kozak
- Apr 16
- 3 min
Saints
What Makes a Saint? by MARK HART A statue, a holy card, some stained glass, and a heck of a lot of “Hail Marys.” Okay, that was stupid....
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margaret kozak
- Apr 8
- 2 min
Becoming Part of the Catholic Faith Family
To be a Catholic family is to center family life around God, to allow Him into your home and your life - as individuals and as a family -...
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margaret kozak
- Mar 28
- 2 min
Holy Thursday - The beginning of the Easter Triduum
The summit of the Liturgical Year is the Easter Triduum—from the evening of Holy Thursday to the evening of Easter Sunday. Though...
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margaret kozak
- Feb 29
- 1 min
2023-2024 Photo Album
"They were welcomed by the church and the apostles and the elders, and they declared all that God had done with them." ~ Acts 15:4...
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margaret kozak
- Feb 14
- 1 min
Ash Wednesday - The Start of the Lenten Season
Catholic Lenten Recipes: Catholic Link recipes CRS Rice Bowl Catholic Cuisine Websites to help explain Ash Wednesday & Lent Catholic Link...
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margaret kozak
- Feb 1
- 8 min
A Love that lasts God’s plan for sexuality
God created mankind in his image; In the image of God he created them; Male and female he created them. (Gn 1:27) God is love, and...
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margaret kozak
- Dec 8, 2023
- 1 min
Holy day of obligation
According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Holy Days of Obligation for American Catholics are all Sundays as well...
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margaret kozak
- Dec 8, 2023
- 1 min
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
Today, December 8th, is a holy day of obligation*, The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The belief that the Virgin Mary was...
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margaret kozak
- Dec 7, 2023
- 1 min
A Walk through the Mass
usccb.org catholic-link.org 10 things a non catholic should know before attending a catholic mass
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margaret kozak
- Nov 30, 2023
- 1 min
Happy Feast Day of St. Andrew!
Today the Church celebrates St. Andrew, one of the Twelve Apostles called by Our Lord. “The Apostle Andrew … teaches us to follow Jesus...
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margaret kozak
- Nov 29, 2023
- 5 min
Welcome to Advent
"Advent invites us to a commitment to vigilance, looking beyond ourselves, expanding our mind and heart in order to open ourselves up to...
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margaret kozak
- Nov 26, 2023
- 1 min
Happy Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe!
On the last Sunday of each liturgical year, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, or Christ...
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margaret kozak
- Nov 23, 2023
- 1 min
Happy Thanksgiving!
A Thanksgiving Prayer Dear Lord: Today we give thanks For our many blessings As we pray for those in need. We give thanks For our family...
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margaret kozak
- Nov 2, 2023
- 2 min
November 2nd - All Soul's Day
The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed Praying for the dead is an important work of mercy and a meaningful reminder of own...
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margaret kozak
- Nov 1, 2023
- 1 min
November 1st - All Saints Day
Happy November! Happy Feats Day of All Saints! May God bless you on this glorious Feast of All Saints! As we celebrate the women and men...
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margaret kozak
- Oct 7, 2023
- 5 min
The Seven Virtues
The Three Theological Virtues Faith, Hope, & Love (Charity) The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that faith, hope, and love...
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margaret kozak
- Oct 2, 2023
- 3 min
Feast of the Guardian Angels - October 2
"From its beginning until death, human life is surrounded by [the angels’] watchful care and intercession. Beside each believer stands an...
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margaret kozak
- Aug 15, 2023
- 2 min
August 15: The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Happy Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary! Happy Feast of Mary being assumed into heaven! 💙 "Taken up into heaven,...
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