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Why do Catholics bless their homes with chalk on Epiphany?
The Epiphany house blessing is traditionally done on or near January 6, the Feast of the Epiphany.
Why is New Year’s Eve also known as Sylvester’s Night?
Under the direction of Pope Sylvester and Emperor Constantine, great churches were built in Rome such as the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and Old St. Peter’s Basilica.
The feast of the Holy Family is a perfect time to dedicate your family to the Holy Family
Pope Saint John Paul II once said that the Holy Family is the “perfect model for the domestic church.”
Who was killed at the altar defending the name of Jesus?
One of the most dramatic episodes in Church history centers on a friendship turned tragedy: the bond between Thomas Becket and King Henry II of England. What began as camaraderie ended with Becket’...
Why do we call the Holy Innocents martyrs?
The youngest and most innocent gave their lives for Christ.
What saint was asked to drink poisoned wine...and survived?
This story helps explain why John is often depicted in Christian art holding a chalice. The image recalls both this moment in Ephesus and Christ’s words at the Last Supper...
Who was the very first martyr?
Stephen, a fearless and eloquent deacon, was the very first martyr of the Catholic Church.
What are the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
This phrase is mentioned throughout the Christmas season, but do we know what it really means?
What is the beautiful tradition behind the Christmas stocking?
According to legend, one of those bags landed in a stocking that had been hung by the hearth to dry.
The popular Christmas song, “Mary, Did You Know?” gets a few things wrong…
The tree will be accompanied by the Nativity scene (presepe) for St. Peter's Square, which this year comes from the Diocese of Nocera Inferiore-Sarno in the southern Italian region of Campania