November Birthstone (Topaz) Rosaries
The November birthstone, the best birthstone in my humble opinion (because I was born in November), is Topaz. Besides having a unique sounding name, Topaz also has been attributed with many powers...
New Evangelization at Its Finest!
Today we often here that the Church is in dire need. Dire need of everything from mass attending laity to vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Many religious orders, especially women's r...
Does Wearing Catholic Jewelry Still Matter?
Once upon a time, Catholic jewelry used to be the mark of an actual Catholic. Although wearing religious jewelry among Christians has been common for quite some time, you could still tell a differ...
Covert Tactics to Convert Your Loved Ones
There are probably few things harder to deal with than watching a loved one resist a deeper conversion to Christ. This loved one may be a fallen away son or daughter, parent, spouse, or friend; the...
October Birthstone: Opal Rosaries
Opal is the cherished October birthstone. This precious gemstone was held in high honor among many of the ancient cultures. The Romans, for example, named this stone, “Cupid Paederos” which means...
A New Catholic's Guide to Confession (From a New Catholic)
Since coming into the Catholic Church last October, I have grown to LOVE the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Granted, making that first confession was hard because I've never done anything like that b...
The Year of Faith: Making the Most of It
Today, October 11, is the official launch of the Year of Faith. This date is significant because it's the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican council and the 20th anniversary of the publication ...
Did you know that, according to prayerbeadsworld.com, prayer beads are used by Muslims, Jews, Christians, Buddhists, Sikhs, and Hindu Brahmanists? Why do these very different faiths use prayer bea...
Spotlight on St. Francis of Assisi and the San Damiano Cross
Today is the feast day of one of the most influential saints, St. Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi grew up in a wealthy family with a good education but quickly became a street brawler an...
St. Vincent de Paul: A Man of Great Charity and Courage
Today is the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul. St. Vincent de Paul is well-known throughout the world. He is famous for instituting the Congregation of Priests of the Mission, more commonly known...