What You Didn't Know About the Quinceañera Celebration
Did Somebody Say Fiesta?Even if you are not Latin American, you've probably heard the word Quinceañera before. You may even have witnessed such a ceremony for a teen girl at a church.A Quinceañera ...
Top 4 Marian Devotions in Latin America
It is not a coincidence that Catholic Latinos are highly devoted to the Virgin Mary. It is a heritage from Spain and it is due to the series of mystical manifestations that occurred throughout the...
"Now What?" 18 Inspiring Quotes for Recent College Grads
"We become what we celebrate. What are you celebrating?"— Matthew Kelly, Catholic speaker & authorCollege graduation. The word "exciting" does not capture the emotions this occasion stirs. (Sti...
After Pentecost: Catechesis on the Holy Spirit from the Saints
Celebrating the feast of Pentecost reminds us of the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and in the life of the individual Christian. In fact, the Acts of the Apostles,...
Nine Unexpected Blessings of a Large Family
“Perfect families do not exist. This must not discourage us. Quite the opposite. Love is something we learn; love is something we live; love grows as it is ‘forged’ by the concrete situations which...
Confirmation is Not the End!
Recently a coworker and I were chatting about her daughter who was soon to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. She had just completed the faith formation classes at her parish, and from the ver...
3 Reasons This Mom is Grateful for the Sacrament of Baptism
Saint Augustine said, "He who created you without your consent will not save you without your cooperation."As a mother, these words caused me concern. When my children were all young, and followed ...
A Mother's Prayer for Her Children
"The loveliest masterpiece of the heart of God is the heart of a mother," said Saint Therese of Lisieux.Only a mother knows the depth of her love for her children. She is a beautiful reflection of ...
May 3rd: The Day of the Cross (Día de la Cruz) Tradition
The "Day of the Cross" is a popular part of religious and cultural identity in many Latin American countries. "Holy Cross Day" is based on an old liturgical feast celebrating the discovery of the t...
The 5 Spiritual Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church (together with Baptism and Holy Communion).This special anointing given by the bishop or priest h...