Exclusive Pope Leo XIV Painting: Q&A With Artist Julia Hetzel
Last week, the Universal Church gathered as white smoke rose from the Vatican. It’s hard to put into words the joy and unity of that moment—especially for us as Americans. For the first time in his...
Vivat Papa Americanus! Reflections from an American Seminarian in St. Peter’s Square
Vivat Papa Americanus! I was away from Rome on Easter break when I received the news of Pope Francis’ passing, and I was shocked since he had given his blessing to the whole world just the day bef...
What Happened to the Shepherd Children of The Fatima Apparition?
In 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared six times to three shepherd children—Lucia dos Santos and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto—in Fatima, Portugal, from May 13 to October 13. During t...
“Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen" With deep ...
10 Thoughtful Catholic Gifts That Inspire Faith and Joy: Perfect for Every Occasion
Finding the perfect gift can be a challenging task, especially when you want it to resonate on a deeper level. Whether it’s a birthday, a baptism, or just a thoughtful gesture, choosing a gift that...
Three Ways We Can We Help The Holy Souls (And Honor St. Gertrude The Great)
The 13th century was, in truth, the century of Saints, and of Saints of no ordinary note; at the close of this century, as a crowning gift, came the great and beautiful Saint Gertrude, whose histor...
Ten New Saints To Be Canonized May 15, 2022
"We believe in the communion of all the faithful of Christ, those who are pilgrims on earth, the dead who are being purified, and the blessed in heaven, all together forming one Church; and we beli...
Surrendering Our Will To God Is Our Greatest Expression of Love - A Reflection For Holy Week
A condition of complete simplicity(Costing not less than everything)...-“Four Quartets” T.S. EliotI recently accompanied my mom to the funeral of a friend of hers, an elderly man I did not know. Pe...
We Have Been Invited To The Desert This Lent: Are We Answering The Call?
“We are in the desert because we have been invited there.” —Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, A Holy Lent Good Catholic Series My brother-in-law died a few weeks ago, rather suddenly. Saddened by this los...
6 Things You Might Not Know About the Sign of the Cross
Most of us know that the sign of the cross invokes the Holy Trinity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We know that it traces the cross - an important symbol of Christianity - from the hea...