Catholic Company Magazine 'Page 22'

Catholic Books: More Than Meets the Eye

Jun 20, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

I grew up with a terribly inaccurate stereotype about Catholic books. Growing up I always thought that a “Catholic book” was simply an apologetic book: books about why Catholics b … Read more

The Mystery of the St. Joseph Home Selling Kit

Jun 18, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

When I started working at the Catholic Company I instantly learned a great deal about the Catholic faith. I didn’t know anything about scapulars, mantillas, and especially St. Jos … Read more

Lectio Divina and the Catholic Bible: A Match Made in Heaven

Jun 08, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

The buzz of the New Year is over and we are long past January. Where has the time gone? By now most Americans who have made New Year’s Resolutions have failed them, and thus the ye … Read more

What Makes A Great Vacation?

Jun 04, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

What makes a great vacation?That is the question I began thinking about this summer. In order to answer this question I thought about the vacations of I have been on which are man … Read more

June Birthstone (Pearl) Rosary

Jun 01, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

The June birthstone is the beloved pearl: one of the most precious stones, and very rare naturally! Throughout history the origin of the pearl has been speculated by numerous cultu … Read more

Great Father's Day Gifts for Even Better Dads

May 30, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

What classic American holiday’s origin is Fairmont, Virginia in 1908? Father’s Day! Father’s Day was first celebrated for 210 fathers lost in a mining disaster. Many decades lat … Read more

List of Top 10 Classic Catholic Books

May 29, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

“The reading of all good books is like conversation with the finest men of the past centuries.” This quote is by the famous philosopher Descartes. Although I am not a fan of ever … Read more

Catholic Wedding Gifts Help Newly Married Couples

May 25, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

Weddings are one of the most beautiful celebrations in the lives of two people, their families, and their friends. Wedding gifts are an important part of the celebration and perfec … Read more

Guardian Angels and You: A Match Made In Heaven

May 21, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

What has protected you since your conception, is not made of physical matter, and was given a mission to help you attain salvation? Your Guardian Angel. To clarify, the idea that e … Read more

A Marian Garden Made in Heaven

May 16, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

As a new Catholic, I'm enjoying my 'nesting phase'—filling my home with reminders of my Christian faith. As a Protestant, I didn't have much of anything to look at that directed m … Read more

May Birthstone (Emerald) Rosary

May 11, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

Emerald, the May birthstone, has been worn and used for centuries. Many in the ancient world believed that emeralds brought both intelligence and power. In fact, in ancient India e … Read more

Catholic Gifts and making a difference

May 09, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

In Western society we have a beautiful tradition of gift-giving. We have numerous days on which we give gifts to one another including birthdays, religious events, religious holida … Read more