You Might Be a Latino if You Do This for Lent
In Latin America it is a strong tradition to celebrate Lent in a deep and vivid way. It is often characterized by reviving the Passion of Christ through dramatizations and processions in the main ...
New Doors of Mercy Bible Study Series Makes a Great DIY Lenten Retreat
Have you always wanted to participate in a Lenten retreat, but don't have the time or money to spend a whole weekend away from home? Sometimes just managing to attend a one-day retreat can be diffi...
Meet the Catholic Chaplain going to Super Bowl 50 with the Carolina Panthers
The Catholic players on the Carolina Panthers team won't be missing their Sunday Mass obligation on Super Bowl Sunday. One Charlotte priest is heading to Super Bowl 50 after being invited to serve ...
That Time When St. Peter Beat Up St. Lawrence of Canterbury
Chalk this up as one of the more interesting "Lives of the Saints" stories you'll read!Some saints, while they were still living, had other saints appear to them from heaven to offer encouragement ...
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...
Men Are Destined for Greatness
You cannot go far on the Internet these days without running into something about the decline of masculinity in our culture today. For decades the value of men, fathers, and maleness in general hav...
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...
The Surprising Delightfulness of Adult Coloring Books
If you've walked into a bookstore lately, you've probably noticed that Adult Coloring Books are everywhere. Once a niche craft, these intricately designed art books are now topping the best-seller ...
Needed: Strong Catholic Men to Fill the Breach
The Diocese of Phoenix is taking the battle for men and authentic masculinity head-on.Read A U.S. Bishop's Masterful Pastoral Letter Calling Catholic Men into BattleThey just released the short fil...