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Black rosary beads with a metal crucifix featuring Jesus on the cross, resting on a wooden surface.

Have you heard of a Pardon Crucifix?

You may have seen this powerful sacramental without knowing it.

 Stone relief showing Jesus carrying the cross while meeting his mother, surrounded by figures, from the Stations of the Cross.

How do the saints help us to offer it up?

These holy men and women did not cling to their comfort. They embraced their crosses as a way to follow Christ more closely.

 St. Benedict medal with engraved saint image and Latin inscriptions on both sides.

Do you know why the St. Benedict medal is considered so powerful?

Catholics should never treat the St. Benedict medal as a superstitious object. Sacramentals are sacred signs instituted by the Church to prepare us to receive grace and to sanctify the circumstance...

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Have you heard of the Miraculous Garden of St. Fiacre?

Today, some still visit places associated with St. Fiacre seeking spiritual and physical healing...

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Discover the famous American hero you’ve likely never heard of…

Devout Catholic father of seven, Prisoner of War, Navy Commander, naval pilot, U.S. Senator.

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What Is the Lenten Tradition of Lighting Candles?

The Catechism teaches that sacramentals such as candles prepare us to receive grace and dispose the heart toward prayer

 Stone statues of St. Benedict and St. Scholastica seated with halos on a church façade.

Today is National Weatherman Day...Who should you pray to if you need a thunderstorm?

St. Scholastica is a powerful intercessor for weather.

 Saint Francis of Assisi with a halo, gently reaching toward a bird.

Did You Know 2026 Marks 800 Years Since the Death of St. Francis of Assisi?

These commemorations are promoted by the Franciscan family with the support of the Holy See and invite the faithful to return to the heart of Franciscan spirituality.

 A stained glass window depicting Saint Blaise in ceremonial robes, speaking to a woman and a child, capturing a gentle moment of interaction with expressive faces and detailed attire.

Why should I get my throat blessed?

Have you ever had your throat blessed at Mass on the Feast of St. Blaise? Here’s why!

 A standing groundhog in a grassy area, surrounded by green plants, looking towards the camera with its front paws raised.

Do you know the Catholic roots of Groundhog Day?

Did you know that this fun American observance actually has Catholic origins?

 A stained glass window depicting St. Brigid, shown wearing a crown and holding a lamp, surrounded by vibrant floral patterns. She is dressed in richly detailed robes, symbolizing her spiritual significance and legacy.

How Did St. Brigid’s Cross Become a Symbol of Protection and Faith?

St. Brigid is one of the three great patron saints of Ireland, alongside St. Patrick and St. Columba.