The Story of St. Roch, Patron Saint of Dogs and Dog Lovers
St. Roch is often depicted as a pilgrim with a walking staff and seashell (the symbol of a pilgrim), an open sore on his leg, an angel by his side, and a dog at his feet.
How to Keep a Prayer Journal
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,...
Reagan Speech: Prayers of Fatima Children Have "More Power than in all the Great Armies and Statesmen of the World."
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...
A Prayer to Dedicate Your Family to Mary
The below prayer of dedication of a family to Our Lady was composed by St. Alphonsus Liguori. St. Alphonsus is a Doctor of the Church and author of one of the classic theological works on the Bless...
Heroes and Homemakers: 10 Patron Saints of Marriage
"There is no greater force against evil in the world," says Cardinal Raymond Burke, "than the love of a man and woman in marriage." Keep in mind that marriage, as a sacrament instituted by Ch...
Create An Outdoor Prayer Spot in Three Easy Steps
Did you know that intentionally creating an attractive space for prayer at home will encourage you to spend more time in prayer? Here's a simple way to take this idea outdoors!We all need to stay r...
The Story of the Miraculous Discovery of St. Anne's Relics in France
Below is an audio recording of a sermon recounting the story of the incredible discovery of the relics of St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jesus.
St. Charbel: All the Forces of Evil are Focused on Destroying the Family
St. Charbel Makhlouf (1828 – 1898) was a Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon, known during his life and after his death as a saint, mystic, and a great miracle-worker. He is also known for his ho...