About the Author
Marisa Cantu has a master's in political science and international affairs and a bachelor's in political science. She has also studied international studies and French. She has a strong background in nonprofit work, research, writing, and policy proposal and analysis.
While there are several different novenas to St. Therese, here is a shorter, more accessible version. Comment below with any answered prayers from this wonderful saint! O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly gardens and send it to me as a message of love. O Little…
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Need a saint to assist in an impossible situation? Turn to St. Jude! St. Jude, brother of St. James the Less and cousin to Jesus, is the patron saint of hopeless and impossible causes. He is a powerful friend to turn to in times of difficulty, and I can attest firsthand that his help is…
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We often hear that abortion is “safe and effective” and that it is a simple surgical procedure. Some proponents of abortion even claim that it is safer than childbirth. But is this true? As medical abortion becomes more and more common, lies surrounding the so-called “safety” of abortions circulate freely. Meanwhile, the potential serious complications…
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Is it true that the anti-abortion side is “pro-life until you’re born?” After the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade in 2022, the pro-choice rhetoric seemed to escalate. Pro-lifers are accused of many things, such as not caring about women, denying “essential” healthcare through abortion access bans, or violating “reproductive rights.” One of the misperceptions…
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Before Roe v. Wade led to the widespread legalization of abortion, pro-abortion activists had a problem. The procedure was viewed with extraordinary negativity, and statistics did not back up their various arguments for legalizing abortion. Recognizing that abortion itself was unpalatable to the public, they resorted to a variety of emotional appeals to promote its…
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Our modern world often forgets it, but did you know that Halloween actually has Catholic roots? Many today associate Halloween with pagan traditions. But the feast itself does not come from pagan traditions – a misconception that comes from a Protestant reimagining of history, which came about to discredit the Catholic traditions of the holiday.…
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Easter is the most important feast day in the Catholic Church, as St. Paul noted in 1 Corinthians 15:17: “And if Christ be not risen again, your faith is vain, for you are yet in your sins.” Here are some unique ways that this wonderful feast is celebrated throughout the world in Christian, Orthodox, and…
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As Christmas approaches, the familiar fir trees, ornaments, Santa decorations, and gingerbread cookies will appear in stores and homes. One of the most beautiful things to see in the season of joy is the devotion that people around the world have for Christ and the Holy Family, and their unwavering dedication to commemorate the feast…
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Each month, a woman is fertile for about 5 days. Though an egg is only able to be fertilized for 12-24 hours, sperm can live inside the uterus and fertilize any egg that is released for about 5 days after intercourse. There are two ways to measure what stage of development a baby is in:…
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Some people disclaim their natural heritage. I always name my origin. It didn’t hold me back and neither has my color. I was born in poverty. My father raped my mother when she was 12. Now they’ve named a park for me in Chester, Pennsylvania. Renowned Gospel Singer Ethel Waters1 Since Roe vs. Wade was…
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