Why is the Perseid Meteor shower called the "Tears of St. Lawrence"?
Lawrence was a deacon in Rome during the persecution of Emperor Valerian in the third century...For his bold witness, he was condemned to death.
The Assumption of Mary: Your Questions Answered
Is the Assumption a Holy Day of Obligation? Learn why the obligation is lifted in certain years, what the Assumption means, and why this Marian solemnity matters.
7 Simple Ways to Celebrate The Assumption of Mary
The Assumption is a feast of Mary, but it is also one that points to the hope of heaven... So how can we celebrate this important feast?
What Is the Assumption of Mary? Why Catholics Believe It and Why It Gives Us Hope
What is the Assumption of Mary? Discover what Catholics believe, why the Church teaches this Marian dogma, and why it remains a sign of Christian hope.
No Soul Is Beyond Divine Mercy
“My Heart overflows with great mercy for souls, and especially for poor sinners. If only they could understand that I am the best of Fathers to them..."
Lessons From St. Martha's Legendary Dinner Party
St. Martha, the feisty sister of Mary of Bethany, tends to get a bad rap. After all, when Jesus came to visit the two sisters, Martha complains about Mary not helping...
What Does the Sideways or Horizontal Cross Mean? A Christian Perspective
What does the sideways cross mean? Discover the Christian symbolism behind the horizontal cross and how it reminds us to take up our cross and follow Christ.
The Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne: A Beautiful Petition To Pray For Your Family
This prayer is from the Collect of the Mass on the feast day of Sts. Joachim and Anne, and a beautiful petition to pray for your family, especially your grandchildren:
Discover the Vision of Mary's Heavenly Glory by St. Bridget of Sweden
Saint Bridget of Sweden (1303 - 1373) was one of the most important and famous mystics of the Middle Ages, causing her to be named one of the patron saints of all Europe.
When the Wine Runs Out: What Christ's First Miracle Taught Me About Marriage
Discover what the Wedding at Cana teaches about Catholic marriage. Learn how Christ's first miracle offers hope, healing, and renewal for marriages.