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Red “Wrong Way” road sign beside a rural two-lane highway.

Why were the disciples walking in the wrong direction?

He walks with them, even as they are moving the wrong way. That is an interesting part of the story that we might easily miss...

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Meet the Apostle who was Jesus’ extended family

What do we know of this quiet man?

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Why did Pius XII institute the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker?

St. Joseph’s May 1st feast day was a response to a Communist celebration.

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What is St. Michael’s Jump?

Every year, a division of army paratroopers give a special nod of recognition to St. Michael the Archangel during their intense annual training.

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Couple in traditional Mexican attire dancing in a festive street parade with flags and a cathedral backdrop

What are we really celebrating on Cinco de Mayo?

Discover the Catholic meaning of Cinco de Mayo, the Battle of Puebla, and how faith, reform, and conflict shaped Mexico’s history and spiritual identity.

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Have you ever noticed Christ's hand in this painting?

This is part of why sacred art matters so much. It has a way of revealing theology through detail.

 Our Lady of Good Counsel

Our Lady of Good Counsel and the image that appeared out of nowhere

Mother of Good Counsel. It is a title the Church invokes when seeking clarity in moments of uncertainty

 A religious icon of a man writing with a lion beside him, looking toward a hand emerging from the clouds

Why is a lion the symbol of St. Mark’s Gospel?

This gospel contains certain lion-like attributes.

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Why does Jesus call the Holy Spirit the Paraclete?

Discover the meaning behind this powerful name and what it reveals about God’s constant presence in our lives.

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What does the word “metanoia” mean?

And why might it challenge us?

 Religious painting of an angel comforting a child, both with wings, in a dimly lit scene

Do we know what angels look like?

If angels are created by God and reflect His glory, then it makes sense that there would be both order and diversity among them.