St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a Model Saint for Our Times
The Catholic Church has a new saint unique among all others . . . the first Native American Indian to ever be proposed for sainthood. St. Kateri Tekakwitha was beatified by Pope St. John Paul...
Praying with a Crucifix Like a Saint
Humans have five senses that can be utilized for enhanced spiritual experiences. This is why the Catholic Church has stunning cathedrals, beautiful stained glass windows, incense, bells, sacred mu...
The History of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion, Part Two
In part one of our Sacred Heart blog postdiscussed the very rich and interesting history of the Sacred Heart devotion. This second installment will discuss its relationship to other Catholic devoti...
The History of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion, Part One
The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular Catholic devotions. Many are familiar with the story of Jesus appearing to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to request a special devotion...
The Papal Conclave & Election Process
The College of Cardinals are gathering in Rome and on May 7th will begin the conclave which will elect the new Pope, the successor of Pope Francis. The conclave is the gathering of cardinals eligib...
Pope Francis' Top 10 Secrets to Happiness
With the passing of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, we want to share what he revealed in an interview with Catholic News Service of the top 10 secrets to happiness: Slowing down, bei...
The Story of Mary Magdalene and the First Easter Egg
When we think of Easter eggs, we often picture colorful shells, festive baskets, and joyful celebrations. But did you know there’s a legend connecting Easter eggs to Mary Magdalene, one of the most...
Why Do We Do Lenten Penance? Two Powerful Reasons to Embrace Sacrifice
Understanding the Meaning of Lenten Penance Lent is a sacred season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, but why does the Church emphasize penance during this time? What purpose does it serve in our...
Lenten Season 101: A Guide for Everything You Need to Know
Lent is the time of spiritual preparation prior to the Easter season, just as Advent is for Christmas. Jesus taught us clearly that there is no Resurrection without the Cross, and Lent is the Churc...
A Guide to 4 Popular Devotional Tools for Lent
Christmas and Easter are the two principle feasts of the liturgical year. On Christmas our Savior was born, and on Easter, the Church's most important feast, our Savior accomplished what he was bor...