10 Things to Learn From the Writings of St. Therese, The Little Flower
St. Therese of Lisieux, also known as "The Little Flower," is the third woman to be declared a Doctor of the Church.She is best known for her "little way"–which is to seek sanctity in everyday life...
The Technical Side of Choosing the Right Rosary
Give me a rosary, any rosary will do!Is this how you feel when you're faced with many different rosary styles? Or are you a bit more particular about choosing just the right one?If you've ever been...
Guide to the Green Scapular: A Powerful (and Surprisingly Simple) Devotion
We probably all know at least one person who has fallen away from the Catholic faith, whether it be after a tragic event, a pulling away from family and tradition, or after having doubts about the ...
3 Novena Prayers to St. Francis of Assisi
St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226) is a universally loved historical figure; he is even revered by many non-Catholics as a holy and inspirational man. Although he is widely admired as the patron sai...
Three Popular Novena Prayers to St. Therese of Lisieux
The ever-popular and loved St. Thérèse of Lisieux, affectionately known as "The Little Flower," has her feast day on October 1st (on the old liturgical calendar, it is October 3rd). Catholics the w...
5 Things We Can Learn From St. Padre Pio
Francisco Forgione was born on May 25, 1887, to a poor farming family in the small town of Pietrelcina, Italy. From a young age little Francisco was very pious, and he expressed his desire to be a ...
A Mother's Tears: The Story of Our Lady of La Salette
In March of 2011, I went with my mom to visit a boarding school for teenage girls who want to begin discerning consecrated life. On one of the days, the director announced that we were going to vis...
The Flying Patron Saint of Test-Takers: Joseph of Cupertino
I graduated from college this past spring, and St. Joseph of Cupertino was a saint I came to know very well. Taking five 400-level courses during my senior year, it was almost inevitable that there...
10 Quotes That Will Motivate You To Embrace Simplicity
Most of us know what it's like to lose energy when we own too many things. Whether we realize it or not, it leaves us feeling less generous, less sure of ourselves, less clear about our purpose, an...
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...