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Jesus Wasn’t Born on Christmas?

By | December 19, 2011

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I’ll never forget when I learned Jesus wasn’t really born on December 25th. It shocked me. I felt cheated – like somehow my adolescent life had just lost some of its innocence. Thank God, I thought, Santa was still real – that would have really shattered my holiday season.

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Consubstantial: What Does That Mean?

By | December 8, 2011

Consubstantial Meaning

But when we talk about the union of God the Father with God the Son, it is not enough to just say that they are the same. They are both God – one God in three unique Persons. By asking us to now use the word consubstantial when we pray the Creed (remember, the Creed is a statement of what we believe as Catholics) the Church is reminding us of the importance of professing that the Father and the Son are the exact same substance.

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Happy Feast of Saint Ambrose: The Sweet-Tongued Saint?

By | December 7, 2011

Saint Ambrose Bishop of Milan Dropping Truth Bombs

If you find yourself under attack for your faith, Saint Ambrose is a great intercessor to have in your corner. When you stand for truth, not only do you defend the faith, but you will also help others to abandon the world’s lies in favor of the freedom only found in Jesus Christ. Ambrose brought many souls to Christ, and he baptized one person you’ll probably recognize: a certain guy by the name of Augustine. Wherever he went, Ambrose preached the truth – something it seems he had been born to do.

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What is Advent?

By | December 1, 2011

What is the Season of Advent

To God everything is exposed: all of our faults, imperfections, personal secrets but also all of our talents, traits, successes and achievements – that’s the good news. The even better news is that God is always seeking you and me.

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Saint Quotes on the Eucharist: Jesus to St. Faustina

By | November 25, 2011

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“… Now you shall consider My love in the Blessed Sacrament. Here, I am entirely yours, soul, body and divinity, as your Bridegroom. You know what love demands: one thing only, reciprocity.” Jesus to St. Faustina

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Why Do Catholics Have to Attend Sunday Mass?

By | November 24, 2011

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When we skip Mass on Sunday, we are violating our covenant with God. We are saying to God, “I don’t need to be united to you. I don’t need to worship you.” It may seem innocent, but we are actually declining His marriage proposal. We are not showing up for our own wedding.

When we make a decision to deny His invitation to covenant we are saying we don’t want a relationship with Him. Because our God loves us and is a gentleman, he allows us to do this.

However, it’s a grave sin to miss Mass.

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Did You Know?: The Eucharistic Miracle of Bolsena, Italy

By | November 16, 2011

Lately he had been having doubts about the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Was the bread and wine really transformed into the Body and Blood of Jesus?

He said Mass at the Church of St. Christina. As Peter raised the Host and consecrated it blood started flowing out of it, onto his hands and the altar. God was telling him (and us) that yes, He is truly present in the host.

Peter was confused and tried to hide the blood.

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What is Mass?: A Resurrection Celebration

By | November 14, 2011

Why did we switch the “Sabbath” from Saturday to Sunday? What does the Mass have to do with the Resurrection, besides being on the same day of the week, Sunday? How does that effect me? How can I live out the Resurrection celebration in my daily life? Fr. Fred explains the answers to these questions and tells us how we can still celebrate Christ’s rising from the dead today!

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Saint Quotes on the Eucharist: St. Maximilian Kolbe

By | November 12, 2011

“If angels could be jealous of men, they would be so for one reason: Holy Communion.” – St. Maximillian Kolbe

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Life Teen Staff Picks: iPieta App

By | November 11, 2011

It’s the perfect app for people who want to grow in knowledge of the Catholic faith or deepen their prayer life. The ability to have so much mobile Catholic goodness on your phone is mind-boggling, and gives you a great way to pass the time when you’re sitting waiting for a friend to show up, standing alone in a line … or you’re bored in a meeting (not that I’ve ever done that).

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Did You Know?: The Eucharistic Miracle of Avignon

By | November 9, 2011

Two monks got in a boat and rowed to the Church. When they saw that the water was halfway up the main doors they feared the worst. They pushed open the doors to the church and saw that the main aisle and the altar were completely free of water. The rest of the Church was filled with four feet of water, but the altar remained dry. The Blessed Sacrament was just as they had left it. They also saw that some papers, books and cloths which had been placed under the altar were dry.

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Saint Quotes on the Eucharist: Blessed Mother Teresa

By | November 5, 2011

“When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the Sacred Host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now.” – Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta

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Did You Know?: The Eucharistic Miracle of Laciano, Italy

By | November 2, 2011

Hey! Did you know? Around 750 AD., at a monastery called St. Longinus, a monastic priest was having doubts about the Lord’s presence in the Eucharist. One day, he was celebrating Mass and at the words of the consecration the host turned to flesh in appearance and the wine turned to blood. He quickly called the astonished congregation up to the altar to see for themselves.

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All Saints' Day Roundup: 30 Great Saint Resources

By | November 1, 2011

In honor of All Saints Day, we wanted to feature some of the great content and resources about the saints that we’ve written about on LifeTeen.com. Share this with your friends and celebrate the lives of the saints!

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Saint Quotes on the Eucharist: St. Cyril of Jerusalem

By | October 27, 2011

“Do not, therefore, regard the bread and wine as simply that, for they are, according to the Master’s declaration, the Body and Blood of Christ. Even though the senses suggest to you the other, let faith make you firm.”
- St. Cyril of Jerusalem

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Miracles Happen: The Untold Story of the Chilean Miners' Rescue

By | October 19, 2011

Sometimes I find myself itching for a good miracle story. And I know I can just open the Bible for one but sometimes I find myself asking, “Lord, how about a good modern day miracle story on the news tonight?” It’s kind of a bad attitude to have because after all, “Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.” (John 20:29)

When I heard this miracle story it blew my mind! It’s about Pope Benedict’s role in the rescue of the Chilean miners, whose one-year anniversary we observed last Thursday. Check it out …

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A Full Contact Sport: Why Participate in Mass

By | October 18, 2011

Here in South Bend, people get pretty pumped over Notre Dame football. They dress in blue and gold, paint their faces, prepare food all night for the tailgates, even get up early. When the game starts, the crowd goes nuts! Cheers. Standing. Sitting. High fives to strangers you don’t know. We are fully engaged in the event. I wonder what would happen if we participated with the same heart and passion at Mass on Sunday?

Let’s be honest. Mass … it’s boring, right? Growing up, that’s what I thought.

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Saint Quotes on the Eucharist: St. Francis of Assisi

By | October 13, 2011

“Everyday, Jesus humbles Himself just as He did when He came from His heavenly throne into the Virgin’s womb; everyday He comes to us and lets us see Him in abjection, when He descends from the bosom of the Father into the hands of the priest at the altar.” – St. Francis of Assisi

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Saint Quotes on the Eucharist: St. Therese of Lisieux

By | October 6, 2011

“Do you realize that Jesus is there in the tabernacle expressly for you – for you alone? He burns with the desire to come into your heart … don’t listen to the demon, laugh at him, and go without fear to receive the Jesus of peace and love …

Receive Communion often, very often … there you have the sole remedy, if you want to be cured. Jesus has not put this attraction in your heart for nothing …”

- St. Therese of Lisieux

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Saintly Minute: Saint Francis of Assisi [Video]

By | October 4, 2011

Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most well known and beloved Catholic saints. His life of poverty and humility has captivated millions of people throughout the centuries and led to establishing an order devoted to a life of poverty for the love of God. He also well known for his love of nature and for creating the Nativity Creche seen at Christmas. His feast day is October 4.

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