The Feast of the Holy Innocents - A Reflection
Christmas is all things beautiful: consolation, awe, gratitude, and joy. Yet during this “most wonderful time of the year,” the Church invites us to ponder and remember the violent deaths of som...
10 Christmas Prayers to Reflect On During the Christmas Season
It’s easy to forget that Christmas lasts more than just one day. On December 26th, the commercial landscape is stripped of lights, snowflakes, and greenery so quickly that it seems it could only ...
The Symbolism Of The Three Christmas Masses
Christmas is the holiest day of the year. Just as we celebrate Easter with a triduum of liturgies (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil), Christmas is celebrated with a "triduum" of Mas...
Was Jesus Really Born In Bethlehem On December 25th?
You've probably heard it before: the claim that December 25th was originally an ancient pagan festival. Yes, many people say that December 25th was the day on which some ancient people celebrate...
A Spiritual Christmas Crib: Preparing Our Hearts for Christ's Coming
There is something about getting ready for Christmas that fills us with excitement—young and old alike. The hanging of lights, the hustle and bustle of shopping, the aromas of freshly-baked cooki...
The Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a beloved devotion that fascinates both believers and non-believers. Millions of pilgrims travel across the world to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico C...
Celebration Ideas For The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Many parishes with large Hispanic populations have special celebrations and processions leading up to the December 12th feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. At some point in your life, you should find...
This Year's Top Catholic Gift Ideas
Finding faith-inspired gifts that are fresh, creative, and practical can be a difficult task. We're here to help! Here are our top Catholic gift ideas for everyone on your list. Our Catho...
15 Life-Changing Books To Deepen Your Spiritual Life
I was in my late teens when self-help books became all the rage. From my teen years up until my early twenties, I read as many of them as I could get my hands on. Scott Peck's The Road Less ...
St. Francis Xavier: Catholic Evangelist and Patron of Catholic Missions
St. Francis Xavier is one of our most exciting and adventurous Catholic saints. He devoted his life to missionary work in largely unexplored places of the world. Historians compare his influence to...