10 Reasons Why Mary's Assumption Was the Greatest Moment of Her Life
"Through thee have the gates of Paradise been thrown open to us, O thou who this day did triumph so gloriously among the Angels." - Divine Office AntiphonEach year on August 15 we celebrate the Ass...
From Atheist Jewish Philosopher to Carmelite Nun and Saint: The Remarkable Life of Edith Stein
Today is the feast day of St. Edith Stein (also known by her religious name, St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross) who was a German-born Jewish woman turned Catholic convert, turned Carmelite nun, tur...
The Spot Where Our Lady Gave the Rosary to St. Dominic
St. Dominic de Guzman, the founder of the Order of Preachers (commonly called the Dominicans) is the saint to whom Our Lady famously appeared and gave the devotion of the Holy Rosary to assist him ...
Inside the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Do you know the full meaning and history behind the most famous of all Catholic medals, the Miraculous Medal?Located in Paris, France is the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. This chapel ...
St. Mary Magdalen was a friend and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, a reformed woman of once ill repute, out of whom He exorcized seven demons (which theologians have connected with the seven dead...
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...
St. Maximilian Kolbe's Bullet-Point Plan for His Life
According to the information in this blog post, on the night before he was ordained on April 27, 1918, Saint Maximilian Kolbe made a retreat and wrote out the following bullet-point plan for his li...
How to pray 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...