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 ...
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel's Brown Scapular: What You Need to Know
The Brown Scapular is a sacramental sign of special devotion to Our Lady. Do you wear a scapular? Should you? Read more below! WHAT IS A SCAPULAR? The word 'scapular' is derived from the Latin word...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Before the Conclave: What the Cardinals Are Doing Right Now
With the death of our beloved Holy Father, the Church has entered a sacred time known as the sede vacante—the period when the See of Peter is vacant and the Church prayerfully prepares for a new sh...
What a Difference a Pope Makes: One Shepherd to Guide the Church
For the Catholic Faithful, Especially in Times of Change In every age of the Church, the figure of the pope stands not only as a successor of St. Peter, but as a spiritual father, a visible source ...
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...