Spotlight on the St. Francis of Assisi Garden Statue
One of the most popular catholic garden statues is the St. Francis of Assisi garden statue. This isn’t too surprising for many reasons. St. Francis is remembered for writing many hymns regarding ...
Spotlight on the New American Bible
What Catholic Bible translation took 20 years to complete and the work of over 100 scholars to finish? The New American Bible. The New American Bible is the most common Bible translation and there...
August Birthstone (Peridot) Rosary
The August birthstone is peridot, also known as the “poor man’s emerald.” It is one of the only gems that only comes in one color; in this case, the color is a sparkling, bright green with an almo...
Spotlight on the Douay-Rheims Bible
What is one of the oldest English Catholic Bibles still in wide circulation today? The Douay-Rheims Bible Translation. The Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible is the Catholic Bible that I have certainly ...
How to Choose the Best Gift for a Baptism
Getting babies a gift has to be one of the hardest things to do. Babies can’t articulate what they like or want, and they can’t really appreciate a great gift very well. And what is usually the b...
Prayer Cards: A Simple, Profound Gift
Life is filled with moments that challenge us. Moments in which we are challenged by grief, challenged by lack of faith, and challenged by lack of inspiration. How do we deal with these moments and...
Sacrament Spotlight: Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is probably one of the misunderstood Sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church. Living in the Bible Belt, I cannot tell you how many times I have had people ask questi...
Spotlight on the Revised Standard Version Bible (RSV)
What Catholic Bible translation originated as a Protestant Bible? The Revised Standard Version or RSV. If you have never heard of the Revised Standard Version, then you might know the Catholic Ed...
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Legacy of Elijah
On July 16, the Church celebrates the feast day of Mary, Mother of God under her title of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. How did the Mother of God become known by this title, and why does it represent suc...
Spotlight on the Navarre Bible
According to happycatholic.org, what is “like having faithful Catholic experts and scholars sitting next to me to shed light on Holy Scripture?” The Navarre Bible! Reading the Navarre Bible is th...