What Mary's Perfect, Immaculate Heart Means For Her Imperfect Children
Did I have a relationship with Our Lady when I was growing up? If you had asked me, I would have said yes. After all, I recited the rosary. I prayed the Angelus. One year in high school I even memo...
Ever Ancient, Ever New: A New Feast For Mary, Mother of the Church
The Monday after Pentecost is a Marian feast day. Didn’t you know? It’s alright if you didn’t. After all, Pope Francis only just declared the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, to be ...
Patron Saints Of The Military (Plus Patrons For Particular Branches & Services!)
There’s nothing quite like seeing someone say goodbye to a spouse, family member, or friend in uniform at the airport.A long, silent hug. A gentle wave. A tearful goodbye at the parting of ways.One...
Hidden Treasures In St. Joseph's Life: Meditating On His 7 Sorrows & Joys
When you're trying to imitate the behavior of someone you admire, reflecting on specific moments in his or her life is particularly helpful.We see the fruits of this practice when meditating on the...
While You Were Sleeping: St. Joseph, Pope Francis & A Good Night's Rest
When it comes to patron saints and intercessors, Pope Francis has no shame playing favorites. He has made it clear in various audiences, such as his 2015 meeting with families in the Philippines...
God Calling: His Actual Words To Holy Women Through the Centuries
Imagine how excited you would be if the celebrity, singer, speaker, or actor that you admire most in the world intentionally smiled at you and waved from afar, just to show that he or she acknowled...
The Lenten Program: How To Prepare For Your Most Fruitful Lent Yet!
Why does it always seem that as soon as we put away the last of the ornaments and decorations, Lent comes upon us faster than we can work off that last batch of Christmas cookies we ate? We gener...
Why Do Catholics Choose A Saint’s Name At Baptism?
Candles are lit, the petite white gown has been donned by a squirming infant, and now the celebrant turns to the parents holding the child and solemnly asks:“What name do you give your child?”In re...
Why Do Catholics Use So Many Candles?
Walk into any Catholic Church, and it’s impossible to miss seeing candles.There are candles on the altar, a special candle near the tabernacle, and candles in front of images or statues of the Sacr...
Why Joy Is a Gift For Advent, Not Just Christmas
Joy is a funny thing.It’s a word that is thrown around to describe as many types of circumstances as one can think of. People speak of joy in many ways. They will say they are overjoyed that:they h...