February 2nd, the final day of the 40-day-long Christmastide season, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or, more p...
The Virgin Martyrs as Models of Purity
In our society the virtue of purity seems “old fashioned” or “prudish” to many. There is very little today that is considered scandalous. Sadly, our culture has mainstreamed many things that would ...
3 Timeless Virtues We Learn From Saint John The Beloved
St. John the Evangelist is known as "the disciple whom Jesus loved" or "beloved one."
Three Sacramentals Instituted by the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Blessed Virgin Mary is ever-interested in our salvation and is our supreme advocate and intercessor among all the saints. As the very good Mother she is, she gives her children helpful instruc...
What are the Seven Sacraments and What are their Meanings?
Do you know what a sacrament is? Do you know how many there are? Can you name them? Do you know what they do?
Does Christmas End on Epiphany?
We all know that Christmas officially begins on Christmas Eve, but when does Christmas officially end? The answer gets a bit complicated.
What's The Meaning Behind The Advent Wreath?
While the exact origin of the Advent wreath is uncertain, one thing is undeniable: the use of this symbol is a longstanding tradition in our Christian faith, dating back to at least the 17th centur...
So You Want To Hear A Catholic Ghost Story?
It's an interesting insight into human nature that we like to get good and scared once in a while—on condition, of course, that we feel secure in our general surroundings. Toddlers bubble over w...
What Happened to Francisco & Jacinta Marto After Fatima
St. Francisco (1908-1919) and St. Jacinta Marto (1910–1920) were siblings and the youngest of the three shepherd children, who, along with their cousin, Lucia Santos, witnessed three apparitions of...
What Does It Mean to be a Catholic Mystic?
Have you marveled at accounts of the saints who received spiritual consolations and supernatural experiences, then wondered how they achieved that "special something" beyond the rest of us? We ofte...