St. Philomena the Wonder-Worker: Her Story in Her Own Words
Knowledge of Saint Philomena seems to be steadily growing. Catholics around the world are discovering her and becoming fervently devoted. Her beautiful name is familiar on their lips.But this is qu...
A Pilgrim's Diary From World Youth Day: #Krakow2016
Christine LaPorte of Oceanside, CA (@celaporte) guest posted for us on our Instagram feed from World Youth Day in Kraków, Poland. She returned home and shared more of her pilgrim experience throug...
A Pilgrim's View of St. Mary Major Roman Basilica
August 5th is the feast of Our Lady of the Snows, which marks the dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome (Santa Maria Maggiore). It is one of the four major papal basilicas, and Rome...
St. Ignatius of Loyola: A Story of God's Triumphant Plan
Today is the feast day of the great, St. Ignatius of Loyola. The legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola reminds us of one of life’s great lessons: God’s plans for you are greater than your plans for you...
The Inseparable Link Between Prayer, Fasting, and Mercy: A Homily by St. Peter Chrysologus
St. Peter of Imola (406-550) became Archbishop of Ravenna in Italy, in his day the seat of the Roman Empire, giving him a very important role in the Church.His sermons were so powerful and eloquent...
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...