How To Offer Up Your Intentions At Mass
As Catholic laity, we often hear about "active participation" at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We may think that "active" participation means "physical" participation—such as being a cantor, a le...
Four Prayers by St. Alphonsus to Sanctify Your Day
Prayer is "the necessary and sure means of obtaining salvation, and [contains] all the graces we need to attain [salvation]...To save one's soul without prayer is most difficult, and even impossibl...
Heaven's Window: Praying With Sacred Art
Sacred art as a form of prayer was a subject explored in our Good Catholic's digital content series School of Prayer. This series talked about the tragic heresy known as “iconoclasm” which reared i...
Arrow Prayers: A Powerful Way to Cry Out to God
What is an "arrow prayer"?An arrow prayer is a quick, very short prayer (usually only a sentence long) which brings us into the presence of God and the saints, seeking holy aid in times of need. Fa...
The Power of Sacred Music to Move the Soul
As a runner, I recognize that music has an effect on my emotional state and even on my psyche. I often run alone and love the solitude, peace, and recollection gained when running in silence—but th...
A Vision of Mary's Heavenly Glory by St. Bridget of Sweden
Saint Bridget of Sweden (1303 - 1373) was one of the most important and famous mystics of the Middle Ages, causing her to be named one of the patron saints not only of Sweden, but of all Europe.Amo...
Parenting Thoughts, Tips, and Prayers From Saints Who Were Parents
I am not yet a parent. In fact, I’m not even married. So you might be thinking: “Why in the world is SHE writing this article?” Well, for two reasons, actually. First: see, the thing is...
The White Cord Of St. Joseph: What You Should Know About This Unique Devotional
More and more people are coming to know and love the Sleeping St. Joseph devotion, and still more know about the popular St. Joseph Home Sale Kit tradition when they need to sell a house. But hav...
What Mary's Perfect, Immaculate Heart Means For Her Imperfect Children
Did I have a relationship with Our Lady when I was growing up? If you had asked me, I would have said yes. After all, I recited the rosary. I prayed the Angelus. One year in high school I even memo...
Ever Ancient, Ever New: A New Feast For Mary, Mother of the Church
The Monday after Pentecost is a Marian feast day. Didn’t you know? It’s alright if you didn’t. After all, Pope Francis only just declared the feast of Mary, Mother of the Church, to be ...