St. Clare of Assisi: From Noblewoman to Lady of Poverty
Truth is far more romantic than fiction, and all the best stories that you wish were real are not as bewildering as the histories written by the hand of God.The life of Saint Clare of Assisi doesn’...
30 Quotes About God & Faith from 30 Team U.S.A. Olympians in Rio
One of the highlights coming out of the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio, if you follow the religious news outlets, is the strong Christian faith of many of our Team U.S.A. athletes. Read some of t...
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...