Gifts Ideas for the Priests We Cherish
Is it far-fetched to say we Catholics cherish our priests? After all, they may not even know us personally; they may recognize our faces, but not know our names (though it's amazing how priests do ...
Purgatory: Why We Believe & What We Can Do
After growth and vibrancy during the lush and prolific seasons, sunstruck leaves in the treetops begin to age and turn. They slowly dapple with the passage of time. Drying and curling until no long...
A Call to Prayer with Our Lady Queen of Palestine
October 25th is the feast day of Our Lady Queen of Palestine. What is the history of this title of Mary and how can we unite in prayer to her for those who live in the Holy Land, both on her feast ...
Lessons Learned at the Feet of St. Thérèse
We all have our favorite saints. And then we have our Favorite Saints. Beloved Carmelite St. Thérèse of Lisieux is one of my Favorites. I find endless inspiration in her life and her Little Way....
Three Generations of Veneration: St. Joseph of Cupertino
In my family, we have been devoted to the patron saint of test-takers, airline pilots & passengers, astronauts, and those with learning disabilities for at least three generations. It began whe...
6 Saints Who Took Flight & What They Teach Us
There's more to holiness and sainthood than extraordinary phenomena, but we are all intrigued when we read of the saints who exhibited such gifts. Levitation is one manifestation of union with God,...
God on the Mountaintop: 7 Important Mountains in the Bible
I know many people whose "happy place" is the beach. Mine is the mountains. The grandeur, immensity, faraway beauty, and winding ascent to the heavens call to me in a special way. To climb one is t...
Mysterious Light That Shone from Priest's Home Chapel Where Blessed Sacrament Was Kept
Was this photo a Eucharistic Miracle? There is good reason to believe so, because that strangely large, bright light was shining from inside the private chapel of a priest's residence where the Ble...
5 Ways to Honor the Immaculate Heart This Month
Did you know that the Church designates each month of the year to honor a specific devotional theme? This allows the faithful to unite in prayer throughout the liturgical year as we dedicate—or red...
St. Maximilian Kolbe: Mary's Martyr for Christ
August 14th is the feast day of Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Polish priest, Franciscan friar, and 20th century martyr for the Faith.HIS LIFE STORYAs a young boy Maximilian had a strong devotion to the B...