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Did you know there are flowers named after Our Lady?

Perhaps you or someone you know cultivates a “Mary Garden.” Did you know that there are flowers named in Our Lady’s honor?

What is “St. Anthony’s bread”?

This tasty tradition arose from a prayer answered in 1888.

Which young venerable took his religious vows as he was dying?

Nicola D’Onofrio did not let cancer stop him from consecrating himself to God.

Why do Byzantine icons look the way they do?

The distinctive look of these icons carries enormous spiritual significance.

Did you know that St. Joseph built a staircase in New Mexico?

The sisters at the Loretto Chapel needed a miracle. St. Joseph used his carpentry skills to help them!

Who are the “Premonstratensians”?

If that name leaves you tongue-tied, just call them the “Norbertines.”

What did St. Elizabeth tell us about her holy cousin Mary?

Elizabeth’s words of greeting reveal the fulfillment of a sign.

What did Joan of Arc mean when she said, “I am not afraid…I was born to do this”?

The context of her words reveals a far deeper meaning than, perhaps, we might suppose.

Who is called the “Saint of Joy”?

Philip Neri excelled in the secret of winning souls with this unusual virtue.

What is a Catholic “triptych”?

This form of art has a long history of devotion.

What are “vigils”? Why do we have them?

Why did the early Church prepare to celebrate?