How to Redeem Your Wasted Time and Help Save the World By Praying the Rosary
"Make the most of the time, because the days are evil." (Eph. 5:16) Traffic delays. Long commutes. Endless lines. We often consider the time we spend just waiting for something as time wasted. But...
How many approved Marian apparitions are there?
Discover the 16 Marian apparitions officially approved by the Catholic Church—and learn how the Church investigates these miraculous events. Includes insights on locally approved apparitions like O...
Lessons From St. Martha's Legendary Dinner Party
St. Martha, the feisty sister of Mary of Bethany, tends to get a bad rap. After all, when Jesus came to visit the two sisters, Martha complains about Mary not helping—and Jesus’s response seems to ...
The Origins of the Holy Rosary
Let victory be thine, O Mother. Thou wilt conquer. Yes, thou hast the power to overcome all heresies, errors, and vice. And I, confident in your powerful protection, will engage in battle, not only...
What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder
The two beloved Apostles Our Lord nicknamed the Sons of Thunder, St. James the Greater and St. John the Evangelist, are among my biblical favorites. These two brothers are inspiring and wonderful c...
The Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne: A Beautiful Petition To Pray For Your Family
In just a few weeks my husband and I will become grandparents for the first time. I have long heard from friends and others that being a grandparent is a joy like no other. We, along with all of ou...
A Reflection During National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
This week is National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week and I am offering my reflection after a conversation with my daughter who is a new mom.
St. Mary Magdalen was a friend and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, a reformed woman of once ill repute, out of whom He exorcized seven demons (which theologians have connected with the seven dead...
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...
Prayer to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Blessed Virgin of Mount Carmel – Be our constant hope. Mary, perfect disciple of the Lord – Make us also faithful to him. Mary, Flower of Carmel – Fill us with your joy. Virgin Ma...