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September Birthstone (Sapphire) Rosaries

Sep 03, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

The precious birthstone for September is the sapphire. The sapphire is one of the 4 major precious birthstone gems (the others being diamond, ruby, and emerald). The sapphire got … Read more

Labor Day From A Catholic Perspective

Aug 31, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

It’s Labor Day! Why am I excited for Labor Day? The same reason I am every year, and I’m sure many are excited for the same reason, FOOTBALL! That’s right! Labor Day typically … Read more

A Guide to Catholic Bible Studies for You & Your Parish

Aug 06, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Kids aren't the only ones headed back to school to start learning again after the long summer break. Adults in Catholic parishes across the country are also gearing up for their F … Read more

Spotlight on the St. Francis of Assisi Garden Statue

Aug 03, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

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 … Read more

Spotlight on the New American Bible

Aug 01, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

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 tran … Read more

August Birthstone (Peridot) Rosary

Jul 31, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

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 g … Read more

Spotlight on the Douay-Rheims Bible

Jul 27, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

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 … Read more

How to Choose the Best Gift for a Baptism

Jul 25, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

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 … Read more

Prayer Cards: A Simple, Profound Gift

Jul 23, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

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 … Read more

Spotlight on the Revised Standard Version Bible (RSV)

Jul 18, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

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 kno … Read more

Spotlight on the Navarre Bible

Jul 11, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

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 Na … Read more

Catholic Games Prevent Boredom in Children

Jul 08, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

No, I don't have statistics from a focus group to support this claim! : ) However, I do remember what it's like being a kid on summer break with not much to do at home to make th … Read more