Author Archives: Nick

About Nick

Nick is a writer at The Catholic Company. He is currently attending Belmont Abbey College for Theology in Belmont, NC. He is the President of Rho-Lambda Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity and a FOCUS Student Leader at Belmont Abbey College.

St Michael Medal: A Powerful Gift For Military Personnel

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Nick

Memorial Day is quickly appraoching and it is important to remember that this is a day of honoring and remembering those deceased American veterans who have served our country throughout the years. Continue reading →

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Guardian Angels and You: A Match Made In Heaven

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Nick

What has protected you since your conception, is not made of physical matter, and was given a mission to help you attain salvation? Your Guardian Angel. Continue reading →

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Magnificat: A Tool For Daily Prayer

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Nick

The Magnificat is a magazine quickly sweeping the Catholic World. The Magnificat is a daily mass companion which is second to none in its pocket-sized, easy-to-read nature. Continue reading →

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Sacrament Spotlight: Holy Matrimony

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Nick

Of all of the Sacraments, none has been, and more than likely will continue to be, more brutalized, disturbed, and augmented than the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. Continue reading →

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May Birthstone (Emerald) Rosary

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Nick

Emerald is one of the most famous gemstones in the world and is considered the May birthstone. Emerald has been worn and used for centuries as many have thought that it brings both intelligence and power. Continue reading →

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Catholic Gifts and making a difference

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Nick

In Western society we have a beautiful tradition of gift-giving. We have numerous days on which we give gifts to one another including birthdays, religious events, religious holidays, etc. Continue reading →

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Sacrament Spotlight: Confirmation

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Nick

One of the most mysterious sacraments of the Church is Confirmation. Confirmation is unique in that it is both a Sacrament of initiation, meaning that it initiates or begins our Christian life, while at the same time it is a completion of baptismal grace (CCC 1285). Continue reading →

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Angel Statues + Garden = Contemplative Zone

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Nick

What percent of Americans do you think garden? 25%? 50%? Actually, according to the 2000 Census, 61% of Americans garden. If that percentage holds true today then over 186 million people garden in the United States. Continue reading →

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Saint Florian the Master of Fire and Water

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Nick

Saint Florian is one of the most courageous and fearless saints to have lived. Continue reading →

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St. Peregrine: The Patron Saint of Cancer Patients

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Nick

Today is the feast day of none other than St. Peregrine. Saint Peregrine was born in 1260 to a wealthy family and became an activist against the papal party of his hometown, Forli, Italy. Continue reading →

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