
What is a hermit?
Weren't they just a medieval phenomenon that went out of fashion long ago?

Where is the world’s oldest rosebush? Hint: a Catholic location!
The oldest living rose bush is over 1000 years old and grows on the side of a German cathedral (it also survived a WWII bombing)

Who exactly saw Christ after His Resurrection?
During the 40 days before the Ascension, who knew that Christ walked among us again?

What is an “octave”?
And why are we celebrating one this week?

Why is Easter the most important Christian holiday?
Hallelujah! Christ is Risen! Why is today so joyful? Find out here.

Holy Saturday: What Happens Today?
It's the day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. What happens today?

St. Margaret Clitherow, Patron Saint of Businesswomen
Did you know there is a patron saint of businesswomen? Learn more about her here.

Do you know the profound symbolism of St. John Paul II’s famous crucifix?
We all know this crucifix well—but do you know what it means?

We don’t know a word he said…
…but his actions spoke louder than words.

Which saint almost despaired over predestination?
St. Francis de Sales was still a young student in college when his great “temptation” came.

The Seven Last Words of Christ—Part V
Today we meditate upon Christ’s fifth word: “I thirst.”