Why Veteran's Day Is Personal...For Us All
Whether parents, siblings, children, or extended family, the sacrifices and commitments made by these individuals directly affect and influence our lives.
Why Is St. John Lateran the Mother of All Catholic Churches?
Discover why St. John Lateran, not St. Peter’s Basilica, is the Pope’s cathedral and why Catholics celebrate its dedication each November 9.
What is Día de los Muertos and How is it Celebrated? What Catholics Should Know
Is Día de los Muertos Catholic or pagan? Discover what the Church teaches about Day of the Dead, sugar skulls, ofrendas, and praying for the dead.
All Saints Day vs. All Souls Day: Understanding the Communion of Saints
Learn the difference between All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, the Communion of Saints, Purgatory, and why Catholics pray for the dead.
How Praying for Those I've Lost Has Deepened My Faith
My belief in the Communion of Saints allows me to rest in the hope that my prayers for my loved ones and all who have died may assist them in their journey toward heaven.
Holy Hauntings: A Catholic Guide to Ghosts, Purgatory, and Halloween
Let us not be afraid of the supernatural. Instead, let us reclaim this Halloween season as a truly Catholic time. Let the plastic skeletons and fake cobwebs remind us of the real bones of our ances...
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary: How One Prayer Changed History
Discover the inspiring history of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Battle of Lepanto, and why Catholics still turn to the Rosary as a powerful weapon of prayer today.
3 Novena Prayers to St. Francis of Assisi
Although St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) is widely admired as the patron saint of animals and the environment, how many of us actually seek him out in prayer to help us grow closer to Christ?
The 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis
On October 3, 1226, Francis died at the Portiuncula, the little chapel that had become one of the most important places in his life.
Fulton Sheen and Life Is Worth Living: How a Catholic Bishop Conquered Television
How did Fulton Sheen become one of America's biggest TV stars? Discover the remarkable story of Life Is Worth Living, its millions of viewers, and his Catholic mission.