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A Carpenter’s Dream Wedding: Notre-Dame Hosts a Wedding on an Exceptional Basis

October 30, 2025 by Kateri

France24/YoutubeThroughout the centuries, Notre-Dame has hosted a few royal and imperial weddings — among them Mary Stuart with François II in 1558 and Napoleon III and Eugénie de Montijo in 1853. This time, it was a simple craftsman who took center stage. ‘It is the happiest day of my life,’ said Martin Lorentz, who worked … Read moreA Carpenter’s Dream Wedding: Notre-Dame Hosts a Wedding on an Exceptional Basis

A ‘Spooky Tale to Fill the Night’: New Children’s Book Puts Christ Back in Hallowtide

October 30, 2025 by Kateri

‘All Hallows’ Eve’ is available at EWTN Religious Catalogue. Adults and children alike will appreciate this tale of ‘goosebumps and grace.’ Read More

Yearning to Breathe Free

October 30, 2025 by Kateri

It was 1981, and a series of brightly colored TV-show posters hung on the chalkboard—Howdy Doody, Superman, a ventriloquist dummy, and a few others. The third-grade teacher polled the class on the previous night’s homework assignment to find out from their parents which of the given options had been their favorite to watch as a … Read moreYearning to Breathe Free

A Rich Book for Marriage Preparation

October 30, 2025 by Kateri

Say “marriage preparation” and no small number of Catholics would likely say “a hoop the priest made us jump through” to let us marry in the Church; some would say, “a waste of time.” Many marriage prep programs are talks. Rarely is there any reading; and if there is, it’s usually Fr. Joseph Champlin’s booklet … Read moreA Rich Book for Marriage Preparation

Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

October 30, 2025 by Kateri

Reading 1 Romans 8:31b-39 Brothers and sisters: If God is for us, who can be against us? He did not spare his own Son but handed him over for us all, how will he not also give us everything else along with him? Who will bring a charge against God’s chosen ones? It is God … Read moreThursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time

One Minute Catechism – What Is Meant by the Unity of the Sacrament of Matrimony?

October 30, 2025 by Kateri

Question: What is meant by the unity of the Sacrament of Matrimony?Answer: The unity of Matrimony means that marriage is a sacred and lifelong union between one man and one woman, joined together by God. This unity reflects the faithful and unbreakable love between Christ and His Church — it allows no division, no sharing, and no second … Read moreOne Minute Catechism – What Is Meant by the Unity of the Sacrament of Matrimony?

Psalm of the Day: Psalm 112:4

October 30, 2025 by Kateri

Even in darkness light dawns for the upright, for the gracious and compassionate and righteous man. The post Psalm of the Day: Psalm 112:4 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Verse of the Day: John 1:12

October 30, 2025 by Kateri

Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God… The post Verse of the Day: John 1:12 appeared first on NOVENA PRAYER.

Saint of the Day: Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez

October 30, 2025 by Kateri

Feast Day: October 30 Biography:Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez was born in 1532 in Segovia, Spain. After losing his wife and two young children, he turned to a life of prayer and penance. He entered the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) as a humble lay brother rather than a priest, serving for over 40 years as the porter (doorkeeper) of the … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez

Daily Bible Reading

October 30, 2025 by Kateri

Link to today’s readings: Daily Bible Reading – October 30, 2025 | USCCB Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time Lectionary: 482 Reading 1 Romans 8:31b-39 Brothers and sisters:If God is for us, who can be against us?He did not spare his own Sonbut handed him over for us all,how will he not also give … Read moreDaily Bible Reading