What's The Meaning Behind The Advent Wreath?
While the exact origin of the Advent wreath is uncertain, one thing is undeniable: the use of this symbol is a longstanding tradition in our Christian faith, dating back to at least the 17th centur...
What Does It Mean to be a Catholic Mystic?
Have you marveled at accounts of the saints who received spiritual consolations and supernatural experiences, then wondered how they achieved that "special something" beyond the rest of us? We ofte...
Most Catholics would say you'd be hard-pressed to find a devotion more cherished than the rosary. In fact, it has become so associated with Catholicism that even many non-Catholics are familiar wit...
Who Were Saints Cosmas & Damian?
After hearing the names of these holy men in the Roman Cannon (or Eucharistic Prayer I) for years, I finally learned their story. Like all stories of the saints, it's fascinating, inspiring, and re...
5 Reasons for Seeking Spiritual Silence & How to Begin
Silence does not come naturally to me. My brain is frequently spinning plates. I am inclined to "talk to think." Retreating interiorly in silence and prayer takes focus and discipline for us extro...
What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder
The two beloved Apostles Our Lord nicknamed the Sons of Thunder, St. James the Greater and St. John the Evangelist, are among my biblical favorites. These two brothers are inspiring and wonderful c...
6 Steps to Becoming a Godly Woman
Our society and our Faith have much to say about womanhood. Those two perspectives often diverge, but thankfully, we have Sacred Scripture, the many examples of the female saints, and the writings ...
Why the Papacy is More than Politics - It's a Sacramental Reality
When a pope dies—or a new one is soon to be elected—secular headlines swirl with speculation: Who will win? Which “faction” has influence? What region might he come from? To many onlookers, especia...
What the Longest & Shortest Conclaves in History Teach Us about the Holy Spirit
As the Church waits and prays for the election of a new pope, many Catholics are naturally curious about how conclaves work—and how long they can take. Some elections have unfolded swiftly and peac...
What the Death of a Pope Teaches Us About Humility, Leadership & Faith
When a pope dies, the entire Church pauses. There are no new encyclicals to publish, no audiences to hold, no blessings from the balcony. The seat of Peter is empty. The white cassock is folded. An...