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How did a shopping basket influence St. Edith Stein’s conversion?

How did a shopping basket influence St. Edith Stein’s conversion?

The event was commonplace, yet had an eternal impact.

Where did the “O My Jesus” Rosary prayer come from?

Where did the “O My Jesus” Rosary prayer come from?

Everyone says it between the decades of the Rosary. What are the origins of this prayer?

What shrine did Pope Benedict XVI call his “spiritual homeland”?

What shrine did Pope Benedict XVI call his “spiritual homeland”?

Bavaria’s ancient Marian shrine formed this pope’s spiritual life.

Born into a noble family, this saint practiced law before becoming a priest.

Born into a noble family, this saint practiced law before becoming a priest.

His first legal loss led him to enter the seminary.

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What are “paternoster” beads?

What are “paternoster” beads?

These prayer beads are older than the Rosary!

What is the practice of “nepsis”?

What is the practice of “nepsis”?

This interior Christian practice has impacted the faithful for centuries.

Why are Sts. James and John called the “sons of thunder”?

Why are Sts. James and John called the “sons of thunder”?

 Their fiery zeal and energy earned these two brothers a nickname from Our Lord.

Who was called the “Miracle Monk of Lebanon”?

Who was called the “Miracle Monk of Lebanon”?

He produced fire from water and continued to bleed even decades after his death…

What does it mean when a religious order is “discalced”?

What does it mean when a religious order is “discalced”?

A tradition that began in the Old Testament is still practiced today!

St. Mary Magdalene’s life after the Gospels

St. Mary Magdalene’s life after the Gospels

This saint was a devout follower of Christ until death.

Which saint discovered the cause of Down Syndrome?

Which saint discovered the cause of Down Syndrome?

You might be surprised to learn that it was one of the Catholic Church’s recent venerables.