Is This the Inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's Doors of Durin in The Lord of the Rings?
These medieval parish church doors in England, flanked by two ancient Yew trees, are believed to be the inspiration for the Doors of Durin from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.These enchanti...
How to Write a Confirmation Letter
Have you been asked to write a letter to someone who is preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?Many parishes have retreats in which the Confirmation candidates are given letters from th...
Why Latino Catholics Celebrate 3 Life Events in Ways that Other Cultures Normally Don't
The Latino American culture is rooted in the Catholic religion. Maybe this statement sounds hard to believe if you watch the news or read the lastest survey by the Pew Research Center about how peo...
Can Catholic Medals Help Me to Protect My Children?
Having a baby is a life-changing event, not only for the parents but for close relatives too. Besides loving our babies, we are always concerned with giving them everything that they need. Their pr...
Presenting: Saint Mother Teresa
Those who followed her life, mission and cause remember the anticipation of waiting for the day...the day Mother Teresa of Calcutta was declared a saint.December 17, 2015 (his birthday!) was the da...
Everything You Need to Know about the Holy Year of Mercy
As the Year of Mercy begins, here is your primer on everything you should know to fully celebrate this special event in the life of the Church.WHAT IS THE YEAR OF MERCY?Popes have the tradition of ...
A Prayer for Black Friday Shoppers
The day after Thanksgiving has become a cultural phenomenon called Black Friday. We've all seen those mad rushes to get the best sales of the year. While shopping is not a sin and gift-giving is a ...
How to Add a Touch of Faith into Your Office Space
Take a quick look around your office. How many reminders of your faith do you have?Whether in the home or away from home, many of us spend a lot of time working in our office. There is no better wa...
Those Red Starbucks Cups? They Make the Perfect Canvas!
You may have heard that those plain red Christmas coffee cups at Starbucks have caused quite a stir (no pun intended!). However, one Catholic artist found that they make the perfect canvas.Special ...
The Kneeling Santa: Where Popular Culture & Religious Devotion Meet
The Kneeling Santa—images of Santa Claus kneeling before the Baby Jesus—continues to be a best-selling Christmas figure every year.The Kneeling Santa was made popular by Christians who want to har...