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This book explains fasting and how it has changed over the centuries in one of the most complete compilations yet written. Unfortunately, most summaries of fasting are either inaccurate or incomplete. However, rather than being a mere academic exercise, the purpose of studying the history of fasting is ultimately to help us rediscover these more ancient practices in an attempt to better observe Our Lord and Our Blessed Mother’s call for penance and reparation for sins. As Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen once remarked, “It is a long-established principle of the Church never to completely drop...

Unbeknownst to many, the new catechism published in 1992 is far from the only catechism. St. Peter Canisius wrote the first catechism in 1555. Less than a decade later in 1562, the Roman Catechism was commissioned by the Fathers of the Council of Trent, who saw the need for an authoritative explanation of the Faith for the universal Church. Prepared under St. Charles Borromeo’s supervision and issued by Pope St. Pius V in 1566, it remains the most authoritative catechism in print. For modern readers however, the Roman Catechism is rather verbose and hard to read. To remedy this, over one ...

Drawing upon his blogging success, Mr. Plese provides a helpful and practical guide to help anyone create their own Catholic websites. For those looking to create a blog to share the Catholic Faith, this guide is a must-have. What is a blog? How do you start a blog even without knowing to code? How do you maintain the blog? What kind of content should you write? How do you build your brand? What role does social media play? What tools exist to help someone become a successful blogger with minimal effort? And how can I make a little extra money doing this? These questions and more are ...