A Christmas Novena for the 9 Days before Christmas
One of the best things about celebrating a Catholic Christmas are the final days leading up to Christmas Eve. There are several long-standing Catholic cultural traditions that take us through these...
From My Heart to Yours: Not Made By Human Hands is a Project Years in the Making
I want to share what this project has meant to me. The team at Good Catholic and I have been working on this for a long time, and it is, without a doubt, the biggest thing we've ever undertaken.
The Four Comings of Christ: Past, Present, Future, and Within
The second coming of Christ happens daily, quietly, and sacramentally. He comes to us in the Eucharist, in His Word, and in every moment of grace.
The 500th Anniversary of the Apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe Grows Closer...
It was to this humble indigenous convert that Our Lady appeared in 1531, and it is his tilma; the same tilma on which her image miraculously appeared, that still hangs untouched by time in Mexico t...
Not Made By Human Hands: Join the Movement!
What if a film could be the doorway to something eternal? This one just might be. And we thank you for your part in it! It’s a story that speaks across centuries. We’ve titled it Not Made By Hum...
The Spiritual Christmas Crib: A Devotion To Prepare You For Christmas
There is something about getting ready for Christmas that fills us with excitement—young and old alike. The hanging of lights, the hustle and bustle of shopping, the aromas of freshly-baked cooki...
Why Advent is Called a Little Lent
We all know that there is a scene to come—one that involves the Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion. This reality is very close to the reality of Christmas.
The Advent Calendar As a Window Into God's Patience
That’s the heart of Advent. Each day’s anticipation mirrors the longing of Israel, the patience of God, and the steady hope that Love always keeps its word.
Understanding Advent Through the Liturgy of the Hours
Advent is often called a season of waiting, but in the rhythm of the Church’s prayer, it is also a season of awakening.
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini - Giving Without Reserve
The first time I remember learning about Mother Cabrini, I was in second grade. In my Faith Formation class, we each chose a saint and wrote a report for All Saints Day. There was no internet in th...