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Illustration of Our Lady of Fatima appearing to three children with sheep surrounding them

How does the Church decide if Mary really appeared?

Approval often happens at the local bishop level, sometimes later affirmed more broadly by the Church.

Black-and-white photo of the three Fatima child visionaries standing in front of a stone wall
Bundle of wooden arrows with white feather fletching in a fabric quiver

Do you have a quiver full of arrow prayers?

... the devil hates arrow prayers because they reveal the faith of the one praying them!

How old is the first written record of Mary's apparitions at Guadalupe?

How old is the first written record of Mary's apparitions at Guadalupe?

Here is told and set down in order how a short time ago the Perfect Virgin Holy Mary Mother of God, our Queen, miraculously appeared out at Tepeyac...

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Our Lady of Guadalupe with hands clasped in prayer, surrounded by radiant golden rays

What image is hidden in the eyes of Our Lady of Guadalupe?

The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, miraculously imprinted on St. Juan Diego’s tilma in 1531, holds marvelous secrets.

Stone church facade with twin arched entrances and a statue above, under a clear blue sky

What is the only church in the world consecrated by an angel?

In the spur of Italy, near the broad expanse of the Adriatic…

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...

Painting of a solemn bearded man holding a large book, draped in a blue and gold robe.

Meet the Apostle who was Jesus’ extended family

What do we know of this quiet man?

Black-and-white photo of a man speaking from a platform to a large crowd in a city square

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.

Paratroopers descending with green parachutes from a military aircraft against a cloudy sky

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.

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.