El Salvador Has a New Blessed: Oscar Romero
Monsignor Oscar Romero is Beatified 35 years After His Martyrdom Bienaventurados los que tienen sed de justicia - Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness. I don't remember whe...
Pope Francis' Three Keys to Knowing Jesus
During one of this weekly Angelus addresses earlier this year, Pope Francis shared three essential tools for those who are far away from Jesus but who have a desire to get to know Him better: ...
11 Rules for Latinos to Keep You & Your Kids Rooted in the Catholic Faith
My StoryEven if you are not of Hispanic heritage, you might find this information useful because it applies to every Christian.I must confess, when I was younger, I had to go to Mass obligatorily. ...
The Day I Met St. Mark in Venice: A Latina's True Fairy Story
The feast day of St. Mark the Evangelist is celebrated on April 25th, and his symbol is the winged lion. To commemorate this important author of the Gospel of Mark, I am sharing my experience when ...
How to Follow the Daily Mass Readings
Readings from Sacred Scripture are an important part of every Mass called the Liturgy of the Word. During daily Masses there are two readings, and on Sundays and solemnities there are three.Did you...
A Latina Woman's Reluctant Journey to Wearing a Mantilla
It seems that more and more women are bringing back the tradition of wearing chapel veils at Mass. How does a woman come to change her belief about practicing an old Catholic custom in such a moder...
First Holy Communion Gift Guide - Printable PDF
It's that time of year again - First Holy Communion season!First Holy Communion is the ideal time to teach children the love and reverence they should bear towards the Blessed Sacrament. The faith...
New Book Release: Richard John Neuhaus—A Life in the Public Square (Author Interview)
A brilliant biography of one of the intellectual mavericks of 20th century Catholicism - arguably the most influential man of faith in American life from the 1960's through to the 2000's. Interview...
Is First Communion a Tradition or a Conviction Among Latinos?
We are soon approaching the 2015 First Communion season. Preparations for your child's First Holy Communion have started. You may be stressed thinking and looking where to find everything you need:...
Our RCIA Gift Guide: Heaven Will Be Celebrating These New Catholics, and So Should You!
Each year at the Easter Vigil, scores of catechumens and candidates in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA program) receive the Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church (Bapt...