St. Bridget of Sweden's Famous Devotion to the 5480 Wounds of Christ
St. Bridget of Sweden (also known as Birgitta) was born in Sweden in the 14th century. Her wealthy parents were devout in their Christian faith, and because of this Bridget was brought up with an e...
A Prayer to St. Joachim & St. Anne, Parents of the Immaculate Conception
Below is a lovely reflection and prayer to Saints Anne & Joachim, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandparents of the incarnate Jesus Christ, from the USCCB (click here for a PDF).Each y...
Hospitality is a Virtue: Fr. Leo Patalinghug Explains Why It's Essential for Christians
The Bible talks a lot about hospitality. In the New Testament alone, hospitality is given as an essential characteristic of a mature and practicing Christian.Here are just a few of the many places...
A Catholic's Guide to the 4 Temperaments: Which One Are You?
One of my favorite conversation starters—whether I am with new friends or old ones—is to ask them whether they have heard of the four temperaments, and if they know which one they are. Sometimes it...
St. Bonaventure and the Lesson He Teaches Us Today
July 15th is the feast day of one of the most well-praised Franciscan friars and Doctor of Theology, St. Bonaventure. St. Bonaventure (1221-1274) was an Italian medieval scholastic theologian and p...
Essential Gift Ideas For Sending Your Catholic Child Off to College
Going off to college can be an exciting (and nervous!) adventure for both parents and their children. For better or worse, their dorm or apartment will be your college student's new home away from ...
Cómo y Por Qué Usar la Medalla y la Cruz de San Benito
Como cristianos estamos llamados a educarnos diariamente para conocer y no pasar por alto las gracias que podemos merecer gracias al sacrificio de nuestro Señor Jesucristo.Está claro que la vida de...
Can We Really Pray Unceasingly? 5 Ways to Try
When I used to read this verse:"...pray without ceasing..." (1 Thessalonians 5:17)...my mind wanted to tab it under a certain category in my brain. You probably know those categories well:a. Not a...
How the Disbelief of "Doubting Thomas" Strengthens Our Faith
July 3 is the feast day St. Thomas the Apostle, known commonly as "Doubting Thomas." This Apostle was the only one not present with the other disciples at the time of Jesus' post-resurrection appea...
Vanity of Vanities: Do We Place Too Much Importance On Our Appearance?
“Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher...All is vanity.” Ecclesiastes 1:2 If we are fitness enthusiasts, we tend to care about our bodies. Maybe too much at times. Yet the care of our soul is ...