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Who is the patron saint of postal workers?
Hint: he was a highly-skilled messenger.
This saint didn’t eat for 19 years?!
And we find it hard to avoid meat on Fridays...
Did St. Patrick really drive snakes out of Ireland?
There are no snakes in Ireland - did St. Patrick actually drive them out?
What are “Ember Days”?
The U.S. bishops have encouraged us to observe this ancient practice.
Do you know the real John Watson?
Even the real John Watson wasn’t the real John Watson.
What is the Celtic cross?
How did a pagan symbol help spread the Catholic Faith?
Why are beer and pretzels considered ideal Lenten fare?
What else do you really need besides carbs, minerals, and the good Lord?
Why do we put ashes on our heads every year?
Isn’t that a little bit…Old Testament-y?
Who made the first Way of the Cross?
The Stations as we know them were born of tradition nearly as old as the Church. Who do we thank for this beautiful devotion? An Apostle? Or a saint?
Did you know there’s a copy of the Shroud of Turin in New Jersey?
…and it's been there for 100 years!
What is the Pope’s cathedral?
It’s the “Mother and Head” of all churches in the world.