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Why does Our Lady of Częstochowa have slash marks on her face?
The Polish Madonna and her Infant Son are crowned with gold and adorned with sparkling jewels. But Our Lady also wears two long scars on her right cheek.
How do I “do” mental prayer?
“I keep hearing about mental prayer and how important it is. It sounds hard, though, and I don’t know how to begin!”
Why should I use holy water?
Holy water is such a common aspect of Catholic life that it’s easy to forget why it exists—and why it’s important.
From Satanic “priest” to Apostle of the Rosary
As a young man, Bartolo Longo gave himself to the service of the devil. How could such a soul be saved?
Which mystic predicted World War II?
“...there will be a terrible war…”
How do I follow St. Thérèse’s “Little Way”?
This beloved French Carmelite’s method of spiritual childhood has been a path to holiness for an untold number of souls—and it can be for you, too!
Why is St. Peter wearing a sling in his statue at the Vatican?
A bronze statue of the first pope sits regally in his basilica in Rome. But why is his left arm in a sling?
What are the steps for canonization?
Saints are canonized in stages. What are these stages, and what does a saint have to “do” in order to progress?
What we owe to gargoyles
The magnificent Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris would certainly be missing something without its gargoyles. Actually, it might not be standing without them.
Who was Rhoda Wise?
How did a humble little home in Canton, Ohio, become a place of healing?
“Birra Nursia”: The Celestial Beer of St. Benedict’s Birthplace
Ora et labora—prayer and work—is a favorite motto of the Benedictines. But did you know that part of the labora of the Benedictines of Norcia, Italy, is brewing beer?