America Makes Her First Communion! A Photo Blog from the 50 States
How great are America's Catholic kids? God Bless The USA, and all these cherubic (we're biased) Catholic children, too. Please join us in a prayer for all new First Communicants and all receiving s...
The Dignity and Qualities of a Holy Priest by St. John Eudes
St. John Eudes (feast day August 19th) was a priest and parish missionary in 17th century France, the most renowned and effective preacher of his day. At the age of 14 he consecrated his life to t...
6 Ways to Deepen Your Relationship with Your Patron Saint
Cultivating a deeper relationship with your patron saint(s) is one way to grow in your faith and in communion with the Church of the past and the present. These intimate friendships help connect us...
Prayers for Your Children As They Begin A New School Year
The end of August ushers in the beginning of the school year for many, and we are reminded to pray for our children and for their studies throughout the upcoming year. As a mother with two in colle...
The Story of St. Roch, Patron Saint of Dogs and Dog Lovers
St. Roch, also known as St. Rocco, was a nobleman from Montpellier, France, the only son of the wealthy governor of the city.St. Roch (c. 1295–1327) was born with an unusual and deep red mark on hi...
Prayers & Blessings for Safe Travels
Whether heading out on your daily commute, a business trip, vacation, or a visit with loved ones, it's important to always pray before traveling to ask for God's blessing and for spiritual protecti...
Can a Journal Bring You Closer to God?Do you want to become more aware of God’s presence in your daily life? To learn to speak to Him in your own words? When prayer seems dry and you are not hearin...
The "Great American Eclipse" and the Catholic Liturgical Calendar
People from all over the world are traveling to the United States to witness a rare and phenomenal astronomical event. A total solar eclipse will pass across the length of the entire United States,...
On May 9, 1985, President Ronald Reagan gave a rousing speech before the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal in Lisbon. In this speech he spoke of the historic greatness of the nation of Portugal....
Get to Know Your Guardian Angel and the Angels of Your Loved Ones
Our parish in Charlotte, North Carolina recently had the privilege of a visit from a priest of Opus Sanctorum Angelorum who offered us the opportunity to consecrate ourselves to our Guardian Angels...