
Did you know hot chocolate has Catholic roots?
Being a Catholic sure is sweet!

Which saint received a powerful, mystical vision of the Church?
And what did this vision mean?

Our Lady’s pet: the spotted backyard critter named for Mary
A captivating legend tells us the origins of this colorful—and helpful—creature.

The fascinating legend of the Claddagh Ring
What is the meaning behind the hands, heart, and crown in this famous Irish symbol?

What did Joseph and Mary’s betrothal look like?
Through miraculous lilies, God chose a simple carpenter for Mary’s spouse.

Which Catholic chaplain inspired “Saving Private Ryan”?
The “Paratrooper Padre” was a legend among legends.

How a heretical innkeeper helped form the Dominican Order…
St. Dominic found that charity was the best weapon against heresy.

What made Pope Gregory the Great so great?
Maybe a story from his papacy will help us understand…

Did you know that St. Michael has his own castle in Rome?
Castel Sant’Angelo—Castle of the Holy Angel—bears at its apex a statue of St. Michael, sheathing his sword victoriously. What is this castle and what role has it played in Vatican history?

The saint who was a pear-thief…
St. Augustine’s restlessness can teach us a lot.

When you hear or sing the ethereal chant of the Western Catholic liturgy, you are immersing yourself in a tradition that is centuries upon centuries old.