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
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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Making a Pilgrimage: Journeying to Encounter Christ
By Champion Shrine Staff Pilgrimage is one of the Church’s most ancient and meaningful traditions—a sacred journey that reflects our deeper spiritual longing for God. Whether walking ancient roads or traveling to modern-day shrines, pilgrims leave behind the routine of daily life to step into a space of grace, prayer,
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Little Fasts Before the Feasts: An Introduction to Ember Days
By Fr. Anthony Stephens, CPM Introduction The Church has always proposed spiritual practices of fasting and abstinence before a major feast of the Church. The idea of saying “no” to ourselves in small ways can bring great joy in our “yes” to feasting after the fast. Many Catholics are rediscovering
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