Champion Shrine Blog
“Gather the children in this wild country & teach them what they need to know for salvation.” – Our Lady to Adele, 1859
Champion Shrine Blog
“Gather the children in this wild country & teach them what they need to know for salvation.” – Our Lady to Adele, 1859
Why we Adore the Blood of Christ
By Fr. Michael French The month of July has traditionally been a time to remember Our Lord’s Most Precious Blood. Devotion to the Most Precious Blood of Christ has grown up in the Church’s history, along with devotions to the Sacred Heart and Holy Name of Jesus, to form three
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Fill the Hearts of Your Faithful: the Power of Pentecost
By Eve Vanden Heuvel, Champion Shrine Five years ago, I stood before Bishop Ricken and received the Sacrament of Confirmation. As he anointed my forehead with sacred chrism, marking the cross upon me, I knew something deep within me had changed. There were no sudden miracles, no emotional high—but I
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Time, Talent, and Treasure: Purgatory and Indulgences
By Fr. Nathan There are times of year in the parish church calendar when the congregation is asked for help by the donation of their “Time, Talent, and Treasure.” This is a legitimate request for the members of the parish to charitably volunteer to help with parish events, especially if
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