St. Bartholomew the Mysterious Apostle
Today is the feast day of St. Bartholomew the Apostle. Saint Bartholomew is one of the twelve Apostles and was introduced to Jesus through St. Philip. Unfortunately, not very much is known about ...
Top 10 American Catholic Authors: Part 2
This blog is the final installment of a two part series. Click here to read “Top 10 American Catholic Authors: Part 1”. You do not have to read Part 1 in order to learn and enjoy Part 2. Part 1 f...
Top 10 American Catholic Authors: Part 1
Who comes to your mind when asked, “Can you name ten Catholic authors?” If you’re at all like me, then your mind probably goes straight to St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas a Kempis, St. Ignatius Loy...
Basic Mariology - Part 3: Perpetual Virginity
This is the last installment of the “Basic Mariology” series. If you haven't already, be sure to read "Basic Mariology - Part 1: The Immaculate Conception" and "Basic Mariology - Part 2: The Assump...
Basic Mariology - Part 2: The Assumption of Mary
This Blog is the second of a three part series. Although you do not have to read every blog in the series in order for them to be intelligible individually. However, if you would like to read the p...
Basic Mariology - Part 1: The Immaculate Conception
The dogma of the Immaculate Conception is unique to the Roman Catholic Church. It is a dogma which clearly displays how theology develops over time and how we as Church come to better understand G...
The Story of St. Clare: Her Inspiring Leaps of Faith
Today is the feast day of one of the most beloved saints, St. Clare of Assisi. St. Clare was a woman of courage, faith, and trust in God above all else. Did I know St. Clare personally? Well, no...
Spotlight on the St. Francis of Assisi Garden Statue
One of the most popular catholic garden statues is the St. Francis of Assisi garden statue. This isn’t too surprising for many reasons. St. Francis is remembered for writing many hymns regarding ...
Spotlight on the New American Bible
What Catholic Bible translation took 20 years to complete and the work of over 100 scholars to finish? The New American Bible. The New American Bible is the most common Bible translation and there...
August Birthstone (Peridot) Rosary
The August birthstone is peridot, also known as the “poor man’s emerald.” It is one of the only gems that only comes in one color; in this case, the color is a sparkling, bright green with an almo...