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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
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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
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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
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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
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Your Guide to Celebrating the Jubilee Year Alongside Our Lady
By Champion Shrine Staff The Universal Church celebrates a Jubilee in the year 2025 and it is an incredible opportunity for the faithful to renew one’s life of prayer and
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Honoring the Epiphany – 5 Things to Know
By Fr. Anthony Stephens - CPM, Rector of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion "Rise up in splendor, Jerusalem! Your light has come, the glory of the Lord shines
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