Saint Maximus the Confessor and the Humbled
Early Life: Saint Maximus the Confessor was born to Byzantine nobility and quickly became involved in Byzantium's political atmosphere. After being chief secretary to the Emperor Heraclius, he had ...
9 Ways a Parish Can Use Personalized Prayer Cards
There are many ways to use personalized prayer cards to share the Faith with others. This is the second post in a series of uses for personalized prayer cards. If you haven't read the first, please...
New American Bible - Revised Edition
After years of scholarly review and labor, the first major update to the NAB text was approved for printing on September 30, 2010.What is the New American Bible Revised Edition?The New American Bib...
What is changing with the new mass translation?
The new mass translations are rooted in scripture and from what I understand are bringing back pre-Vatican II language in at least one part, most notably during the Ecce Agnus Dei where we say "Lor...
Lent 2011: What Are You Giving Up?
In early Christian times, people spent the three days before Easter, also known as the Triduum, fasting and praying. New converts, or catechumens, prayed and fasted the 3 weeks prior to their bapti...
How to Choose Your Catholic Bible
Every Catholic should have a copy of the Bible in his home. Which translation of the Catholic Bible you choose will depend on the style you are looking for. Some prefer the more traditional form of...
When the Catholic Catechism Comes in Handy
As adults, we often forget that learning our faith is a life-long process. Catholicism is a religion rich in tradition and complex doctrine. It is important that we continue to educate ourselves o...
Abby Johnson Interview: Author of unPlanned
Last week, The Catholic Spotlight interviewed Abby Johnson, author of unPlanned, the dramatic true story of a former Planned Parenthood leader’s eye-opening journey across the life line. Here is a...
A Selection of Our Favorite Pope St. John Paul II Quotes
Pope Benedict XVI announced today that Pope John Paul II will be beatified on May 1st. In honor of this occasion, we’d like to share some of our favorite quotes that we feel reflect the heart of Po...
Christmas Traditions - A Stocking for Jesus
When you decorate your home and hang your family's stockings - don't forget the Birthday Boy! Give Jesus a special place of honor with His own stocking, complete with His name embroidered in gold.T...