Why Do Catholics Use So Many Candles?
Walk into any Catholic Church, and it’s impossible to miss seeing candles.There are candles on the altar, a special candle near the tabernacle, and candles in front of images or statues of the Sacr...
Why Joy Is a Gift For Advent, Not Just Christmas
Joy is a funny thing.It’s a word that is thrown around to describe as many types of circumstances as one can think of. People speak of joy in many ways. They will say they are overjoyed that:they h...
Don't Start Christmas without Advent: Here's Everything You Need to Know!
WHAT IS ADVENT?Advent is the beginning of a new liturgical year for the Catholic Church. The date for the beginning of Advent falls each year on the Sunday closest to November 30th - the feast da...
The Incredible Historical & Biblical Symbolism of the Jasper Christmas Rosary
Have you ever found or bought something to use for a specific occasion, and then decided to use it year-round instead? It could be a piece of jewelry that got tons of compliments at an event, a wa...
Imitating Mary's 10 Amazing Virtues
A few years ago, a close friend introduced me to the 10 virtues of Mary. Although I had completed St. Louis de Montfort’s total consecration to Mary, I didn’t know anything about the 10 virtues for...
St. Elizabeth of Hungary & The Litany of Humility: A Powerful Combination
St. Elizabeth of Hungary is my patron saint. (My middle name is Elizabeth.) As I’ve gotten older, and especially in recent years, I’ve become increasingly fascinated by this queen-saint from the Mi...
What Do Catholics Really Believe About Purgatory?
Purgatory is probably one of the most misunderstood Catholic doctrines today, and many do not believe that it really exists. In this article I'm briefly going to cover what purgatory is, the bibli...
The Best-Sellers: Our Ultimate Advent & Christmas Gift Guide
Getting ready for the Advent and Christmas season? We've put together an ultimate gift guide listing our top holiday sellers all in one spot.Here are two of the top best-sellers in each of the foll...
The Church Triumphant! November 1st, the Solemnity of All Saints
November 1st is the Solemnity of All Saints. According to the Roman Missal, this feast day celebrates all God's holy ones in heaven, known and unknown, from the first martyrs to the recently canoni...
A Holy Souls Rosary Inspired by the Visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich
Every November 2nd the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of All Souls, a day devoted to remembering and praying in a special way for the Church Suffering— the Holy Souls in Purgatory who are bei...