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Why did Catholics start counting Hail Marys?
Long before the Rosary took its present form, monks prayed the 150 Psalms. Christians who could not read the Psalter began using repeated prayers instead, sometimes counting them with beads.
Did Catholics add seven books to the Bible?
Before there was a Catholic-Protestant debate about the Bible, Greek-speaking Jews were using a Greek translation of the Old Testament known as the Septuagint.
Who was the first saint born in the Americas?
As our country celebrates its 250th anniversary this year, it's a good time to remember that the Catholic history of the Americas reaches much further back than the founding of the United States.
Why do Catholics call Mary Queen? Here are five reasons
Mary's glory in heaven is a picture or foreshadowing for all Christians of the similar heavenly glory meant for those who share in her Son's passion, death, and resurrection.
What did St. Therese consider a mortification?
St. Thérèse reminds us that holiness grows through small sacrifices and quiet acts of love.
What to say when someone claims Catholicism has pagan roots
This is one reason it is important to know Catholic history. When we do not know the real story, old myths can sound convincing.
Which saint lived in a cider barrel while caring for the sick?
Fr. John Eudes crawled back into the big, empty barrel that formerly held cider. It was almost large enough to live in—although a bit damp and cold at times—while he attended the suffering plague v...
What is “false humility”?
And how do we combat it effectively?
How do I bring a non-Catholic friend to Mass?
How can I help a non-Catholic who comes to Mass with me? Find out here.
7 saints for back-to-school season!
The Church gives us saints to guide, strengthen, and inspire our learning.
Why did the Iroquois eat a saint's heart?
This courage came from Christ, whom he had spent years preaching among the Huron people and whom he refused to deny, even in the face of death.