9 Practical Tips to Help You Stay Focused at Mass
Let's face it, keeping distractions at bay during Mass is a difficult task for just about everyone.We're human. We live in a fast-paced world. We have so many things bouncing around in our minds th...
7 Quotes from the Saints on the Holy Name of Mary
On September 12th the Church venerates the holy name of the Blessed Virgin Mary because of her unique privilege as the Mother of God, the holiest of all God's creatures, the Queen of Heaven and Ear...
Holy Smokes: Why Catholics Use Incense in Worship
At Mass and other liturgical services we see priests and altar servers swinging censers, sending clouds of incense wafting through the air. In Catholic liturgy, everything symbolizes a theological ...
Praying the Divine Mercy Chaplet for Natural Disasters
In the Diary of St. Faustina, Sr. Faustina recounts an experience of how the prayers of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy are powerful amidst great storms.Today I was awakened by a great storm. The wind ...
A Simple Prayer to Offer Your Day to the Blessed Mother
The best thing you can do to start off your day is to offer it up in prayer to the Blessed Mother, traditionally called a "Morning Offering." Below is a classic Morning Offering prayer to give all ...
The Rosary and the Trick to Tricky Habits
I started flossing recently. Most of the time, I floss in the car in between driving. I recognized flossing as a new achievement this morning in the self-indulgent, self-conscious and slightly pani...
Three of the Most Misunderstood Saints of All Time
Most Catholics can rattle off a list of who they consider to be the ten most popular saints. The lists would vary, of course, but would most likely contain many of the same names. There are some ...
A Hope-Filled Story: Mary Statue Survives Hurricane Devastation
Even amidst the devastation and tragedy of Hurricane Harvey, there have been many stories filled with hope. This Texas family lost everything, due to a fire that was caused by the hurricane. When...
Pope Francis Delivers TED Talk: Watch & Read Here
Pope Francis surprised the world by recording a TED talk, a highly popular conference and video platform that delivers powerful and inspirational speeches on a wide variety of topics by i...
Praying to St. Bartholomew for Physical Healing
There are many go-to saints for physical ailments and medical conditions, but little-known among them is St. Bartholomew the Apostle.Read 30 Healing Saints for Common AilmentsWe don't have as much ...