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If you have not heard the story of the 40 martyrs of Sebaste, you need to read this!

At some point in the night, one of the soldiers could bear it no longer. He left the ice, ran toward the baths, and collapsed...only to die shortly afterward. His body could not withstand the sudde...

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How long is the Easter season?

Much like Christmas, Easter is no “one-day” feast.

 Religious painting of the Virgin Mary with a sword piercing her heart, symbolizing deep sorrow and suffering

Who did the Church Father's tell us to turn to on Holy Saturday when God is silent?

The Church has long understood that on Holy Saturday, when faith seemed to have collapsed for many, Mary remained steadfast.

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Why do we call Good Friday "Good"?

The answer is not found in the events themselves, but in what those events accomplished.

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A painting of Jesus praying in a garden while an angel gently comforts Jesus.

Are you “keeping watch” with Jesus tonight?

Why do parishes hold a special time of Eucharistic adoration on Holy Thursday? Why is it important to “watch” with Our Lord?

 Sunlit garden with olive trees, blooming roses, and tall cypress trees under a clear blue sky

Why was Jesus always going to the Mount of Olives?

What’s the story behind one of the New Testament’s most frequently-mentioned spots?

 Glass cruets with oil on a gold tray, used for religious anointing

What are the three holy oils we use in the sacraments?

And when do we use these little-seen sacramentals?

 Bowl of ashes with a cross, draped in purple cloth and palm branches on a wooden surface.

It’s Holy Monday, but where is Jesus?

After his triumphant entrance into Jerusalem, where does Christ go?

 Palm frond and crown of thorns on sand, symbolizing Palm Sunday and Jesus’ sacrifice.

What to do with your palms (for those of us who can't seem to make that perfect cross)

We know Palm Sunday is the day we bring home a palm from Mass, but have you ever thought about the deeper meaning behind this tradition? Find out here.

 A man leaving a modest home while a woman and child look on from the doorway.

Are you an almsgiver?

The saints remind us of something we often forget: almsgiving is not only for the benefit of others—it is for our own salvation

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A St. Joseph statue for selling a house is based in faith, tradition, and not superstition

St. Joseph statue for selling a house explained. Discover the tradition, debunk superstition, and learn how to seek his intercession with faith and trust.