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4 Popular Advent Activities for Kids

Nov 19, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Each winter families all over the world celebrate the Advent season, the four weeks of December leading up to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ on Christmas day.Adv … Read more

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How Advent Teaches Us to Wait for the Coming of Jesus

Nov 16, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

It's hard for us to imagine what the world was like before the birth of Jesus, when our Savior was a only a vague yearning, a far-distant promise. We are blessed to live in the wor … Read more

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A Great Tradition for Kids! Making Small Sacrifices for the Baby Jesus During Advent

Nov 14, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Advent is known as “little Lent,” and prayer, alms, and sacrifices are an important part of the liturgical season as we prepare for the coming of Christ.To help children participat … Read more

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The Advent Wreath Tradition & Meaning

Nov 13, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

For many Christians, Advent wreaths are a favorite way to celebrate the month of December leading up to Christmas Day. Although Advent Wreaths are very popular, many are not a … Read more

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How to Celebrate Advent Like a Catholic

Nov 13, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

oes it seem to you that each year the holiday season gets busier and busier, and we get further and further away from the true meaning of Christmas?The best way to combat this tend … Read more

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Should Families Discuss Religion and Politics at the Dinner Table?

Nov 07, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

We're in a heated election year and the holidays are fast approaching. Conventional wisdom says there are two topics that should never be discussed at the dinner table, especially … Read more

5 Reasons to Venerate the Saints

Oct 26, 2016 by Veronica Mena

Many people who are not Catholic wonder why we look for help from the saints. Even though I was born and raised Catholic, I used to feel more comfortable praying only to God, witho … Read more

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The Secret to Conquering the 7 Deadly Sins

Sep 26, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Did you know that you can change the kind of person you are?Character is not born, it is made.You can actually build your character and become more virtuous by doing small, virtuou … Read more

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Are You More Faithful to Your Diet Than to Your Spiritual Practices?

Sep 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Fr. Leo Patalinghug with Grace Before Meals isn't a fan of the popular diet craze, and that's because he finds people are more faithful to their "Nazi-esque food religions" than th … Read more

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Video: Every Catholic Should Have a Car that Shows It!

Sep 19, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

You probably keep all kinds of things stashed away in your car, especially if you spend a lot of time commuting . . . but does your stash include reminders of your holy faith?The a … Read more

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What I Learned From Attending the Funeral of a Stranger

Sep 16, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

Recently, I found myself at the funeral of a man I did not know. He had lived a long life and died in his mid-eighties. I gathered, from the kind words the priest spoke about him, … Read more

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What St. John Chrysostom Wants Husbands to Say to Their Wives

Sep 12, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

In honor of the sacred bonds of matrimony being made across the world, and marriage anniversaries being celebrated, here’s a warming quote from one of the most important Doct … Read more

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4 Popular Advent Activities for Kids

How Advent Teaches Us to Wait for the Coming of Jesus

A Great Tradition for Kids! Making Small Sacrifices for the Baby Jesus During Advent

The Advent Wreath Tradition & Meaning

How to Celebrate Advent Like a Catholic

Should Families Discuss Religion and Politics at the Dinner Table?

5 Reasons to Venerate the Saints

The Secret to Conquering the 7 Deadly Sins

Are You More Faithful to Your Diet Than to Your Spiritual Practices?

Video: Every Catholic Should Have a Car that Shows It!

What I Learned From Attending the Funeral of a Stranger

What St. John Chrysostom Wants Husbands to Say to Their Wives