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"Inspectio Cordis": 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time, July 28

A weekly web series by Fr. Thaddaeus Lancton, MIC, introduces us to the meditations for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time by the Marian Founder. The goal is to allow Jesus to gaze into your heart and teach you self-examination, leading you to a more fruitful reception of Holy Communion at Sunday Mass, where there is a true encounter of our hearts with His Sacred Heart – especially fitting during this period of National Eucharistic Revival.

The ultimate grandparents: Sts. Joachim and Anne

God prepares and fulfills His plan of salvation slowly, through many ordinary (even obscure) people. From the biblical narrative, we know nothing about perhaps the most famous grandparents of all, Sts. Joachim and Anne, grandparents of Jesus. We celebrate their feast day on June 26

Filled with grace: St. Charbel Makhlouf, OLM

In the early 19th century, high in the mountains of Lebanon, Youssef Makhlouf dreamed of giving his life to Christ in a radical way. He became St. Charbel Makhlouf, OLM, whose feast we celebrate on July 24.

North American Sanctity: Blessed María Inés Teresa of the Blessed Sacrament

"We must teach others about Christ," said Bl. María Inés Teresa of the Blessed Sacrament (feast day: July 22). "We missionaries should not, therefore, let a day go by without our talking of Christ to others. To know that only a small number of people know the true God (Love) should be a source of torment for us."

The National Eucharistic Congress: Day 4

The National Eucharistic Congress is under way in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Marians are here! Check here for updates on the last full day, Day 4, July 20!

The National Eucharistic Congress: Day 3

The National Eucharistic Congress is under way in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Marians are here, along with some other famous faces! Check here for updates on Day 3, July 19!

The National Eucharistic Congress: Day 2

The National Eucharistic Congress has begun in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Marians are here! Check here for updates on Day 2, July 18!

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