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...
The Glories of St. Joseph the Worker
St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is one of the most loved and powerful saints of the Church. As the guardian and protector of the Holy Family, St....
A Prayer for First Holy Communion: Free Printable
Here's a free printable blessing prayer for a child on the occasion of making their First Holy Communion. Print it or resize it for a number of different uses, such as: gluing it on a gift bag cont...
4 Steps To Finding Detachment in a Busy Life
I once dreamed that I had passed away. I never saw my body, but I knew it was me. Being aware that I didn't belong anymore to this world, the only thing that came to my mind was that this couldn't ...
Struggling With Prayer? A Tip From Mother Angelica and the Poor Clare Nuns
Do you struggle with prayer? Does God seem distant? Do you have trouble finding the words to say? Or when you do find the words, does it feel like all you do is ask God for things?These are common ...
Eucharistic Miracle in Poland Tested & Confirmed by Bishop
Once again, Our Lord has granted the Church a Eucharistic Miracle to strengthen our faltering faith in, and proper reverence toward, this central teaching of the Catholic faith: When Jesus said, "T...