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—and Jesus’s response seems to ...
Why St. Anthony Should Be Formally Named the Patron of Lost Diamond Rings + Your Stories
St. Anthony of Padua is known as the Patron Saint of lost items, and for good reason! In the 13th century, during his days as a Franciscan preacher, St. Anthony used to carry a precious copy of the...
Redeeming “Doubting Thomas”: The Apostle of Divine Mercy
When we read the Bible at home, or listen to the readings at the mass, it's all too easy to simply read the story from beginning to end, think for a few moments, and then move onto the next chapter...
9 Saintly Laywomen To Inspire You Throughout The Year
When you think of female saints, who are the first women that come to your mind? (Actually stop and name those five!) When I stop to consider five female saints, I think of St. Therese of Lis...
10 Christmas Prayers to Reflect On During the Christmas Season
It’s easy to forget that Christmas lasts more than just one day. On December 26th, the commercial landscape is stripped of lights, snowflakes, and greenery so quickly that it seems it could only ...
This Year's Top Catholic Gift Ideas
Finding faith-inspired gifts that are fresh, creative, and practical can be a difficult task. We're here to help! Here are our top Catholic gift ideas for everyone on your list. Our Catho...
10 Steps to a Happier and Holier Thanksgiving
How many times have we all thought: “THIS year I won't get swept away by the chaos of Thanksgiving and I'll bring my faith more intentionally into the celebration”? How often does Thanksgivi...
Celebrating All Saints & All Souls in Poland: An Unforgettable Experience
When my husband and I planned our European late-October/early-November honeymoon, and arranged to be in Poland during the feast of All Saints Day and the memorial of All Souls, I had no idea what a...
Guess What? The Hail Mary IS In the Bible!
One of the aspects of the Catholic faith that Protestants struggle with the most is the honor that Catholics give Our Lady. In particular, the "Hail Mary" seems to be a particular point of contenti...
10 Catholic Quotes to Jumpstart Your Father’s Day Card
Fathers are some of the most down to earth, practical angels we will encounter on this side of Heaven. How many times have we found ourselves saying:“Thanks for helping with my car!” “How do I set ...