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Ember Days Part 2: The Catholic way to welcome a new season
Ember Days were also closely connected with the priesthood. Beginning in the early Church, ordinations were traditionally celebrated on Ember Saturdays.
Ember Days (Part 1) and St. Hildegard's secret to a simpler life
St. Hildegard's feast on September 17 falls right in the midst of this year's September Ember Days.
How do you pray the Seven Sorrows Chaplet?
Through her eyes, we learn something about remaining close to Jesus when following Him involves suffering.
Did you know ladybugs were named for Our Lady?
A captivating legend tells us the origins of this colorful—and helpful—creature.
What happened to the two men who shared Christ's Cross?
Simon of Cyrene and the Good Thief shared in Christ’s suffering on Calvary. What can their encounters with the Cross teach us about our own?
What is the “Sword of St. Michael”?
Besides being the fatal instrument that the archangel uses against the devil…
How did Catholics inspire the Filet-O-Fish?
He worked on his recipe for weeks, eventually settling on breaded halibut with his own tartar sauce on a steamed bun.
The Catholic fall feast you may have never celebrated
According to an old British legend, when St. Michael cast Satan out of heaven, the devil landed in a blackberry bush.
What does a home blessing actually do?
What actually happens when a Catholic home is blessed? Discover what the Church asks God to do for the home and everyone who lives there.
Did you know you can redeem lost time?
Regret the time you've wasted? St. Teresa of Avila left us a beautiful prayer asking God to redeem lost years and turn loss into grace.
7 ways to wish Mary a Happy Birthday!
Mary's birthday seems like a good excuse to do what we do for anyone we love on a birthday: celebrate her. There are plenty of gifts we can give our Mother in heaven.