Sacrament Spotlight: Holy Baptism
“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life . . .Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made s...
June Birthstone (Pearl) Rosary
The June birthstone is the beloved pearl: one of the most precious stones, and very rare naturally! Throughout history the origin of the pearl has been speculated by numerous cultures. For example,...
List of Top 10 Classic Catholic Books
“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of the past centuries.” This quote is by the famous philosopher Descartes. Although I am not a fan of everything Descartes ...
Catholic Wedding Gifts Help Newly Married Couples
Weddings are one of the most beautiful celebrations in the lives of two people, their families, and their friends. Wedding gifts are an important part of the celebration and perfect for the couple ...
Guardian Angels and You: A Match Made In Heaven
What has protected you since your conception, is not made of physical matter, and was given a mission to help you attain salvation? Your Guardian Angel. To clarify, the idea that every soul has a g...
Magnificat: A Tool For Daily Prayer
The Magnificat is a magazine quickly sweeping the Catholic World - second to none in its pocket-sized, easy-to-read nature. The Magnificat, according to the publisher, is a “spiritual guide” which ...
A Marian Garden Made in Heaven
As a new Catholic, I'm enjoying my 'nesting phase'—filling my home with reminders of my Christian faith. As a Protestant, I didn't have much of anything to look at that directed my eyes and though...
Sacrament Spotlight: Holy Matrimony
Of all of the Sacraments, none has been, and more than likely will continue to be, more brutalized, disturbed, and augmented than the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony. What was once done primarily in t...
May Birthstone (Emerald) Rosary
Emerald, the May birthstone, has been worn and used for centuries. Many in the ancient world believed that emeralds brought both intelligence and power. In fact, in ancient India emeralds can be fo...
Sacrament Spotlight: Confirmation
One of the most mysterious sacraments of the Church is Confirmation. Confirmation is unique in that it is both a Sacrament of initiation, meaning that it initiates or begins our Christian life, wh...