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 ...
Inside the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal
Do you know the full meaning and history behind the most famous of all Catholic medals, the Miraculous Medal?Located in Paris, France is the Chapel of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal. This chapel ...
How St. John Vianney Teaches Us To Live Uncluttered, Undivided Lives
Few saints articulate this better than St. John Vianney (1786–1859), the humble Curé of Ars and patron of parish priests. He also embodies another virtue our noisy age desperately needs: simplicity...
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...
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...
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.
Litany to St. Mary Magdalene
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...