What Saint John Paul II Meant To My Catholic Faith
I became a Catholic in 1991. To say that my faith was affected by the man who was pope at the time of my conversion is an understatement. At first I could not anticipate how this Holy Pontiff, who ...
St. John Henry Newman: In God’s Own Way and Time
The October 13th, 2019 canonization of St. John Cardinal Newman, more commonly known as St. John Henry Newman, (and not to be confused with his elder St. John Neumann) was anticipated with great jo...
9 Tips For Taking Kids to Mass
“Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.” —Matthew 19:14 I have been taking my kids to Mass for about twenty-seven years. In that t...
Living Little: A Reflection on the Little Way of St. Therese of Lisieux
“The bigger the better” is the prevailing attitude in almost every aspect of our world today. Who actually aims low when they can aim high? The saying “Go big or go home” sounds so much more impres...
The Battle Cry of St. Michael the Archangel
The most extraordinary and staggering conflict that ever took place happened not between men, but in the heavens, before the dawn of man on earth. Sacred Scripture gives us this history in Revelati...
St. Raphael the Archangel and the Healing Power of God
St. Raphael is one of the seven Archangels who stands before the throne of God. He is also one of only three angels whose names have been revealed through Sacred Scripture. His name in various tran...
Guess What? The Hail Mary IS In the Bible!
One of the aspects of the Catholic faith that Protestants struggle with the most is the honor that Catholics give Our Lady. In particular, the "Hail Mary" seems to be a particular point of contenti...
What Do Popes Past and Present Say About Our Guardian Angels?
When it comes to guardian angels, Popes past and present have relied on their prayers and protection. If we know the Pope turns to his guardian angel for help, shouldn't we turn to ours as well? T...
3 Secrets to a Successful Marriage by Pope Francis
With wedding season in full swing, we would like to share the Holy Father's marriage advice with readers preparing for the sacrament. This advice appeared in his 2014 St. Valentine's Day audience a...
Powerful, Must-See Photos of the Underground Catholic Church in China
Persecution against Christians in China is now at a new high. This month news hit that Chinese authorities arrested a Vatican-appointed bishop, and this week the Chinese government issued new regul...