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10-Step Checklist to Self-Examine Your Soul by St. Francis de Sales

Jan 24th 2021 by Gretchen Filz

"Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them—every day … Read more

9 Saintly Laywomen To Inspire You Throughout The Year

Jan 18th 2021 by Ashley Olik

When you think of female saints, who are the first women that come to your mind? (Actually stop and name those five!)When I stop to consider five female saints, I think of St. Ther … Read more

St. André Bessette: Simple Life, Extraordinary Holiness

Jan 6th 2021 by Ashley Olik

St. André Bessette, birth name Alfred Bessette, was born in Quebec on August 9, 1845. He was baptized at birth due to concerns that he would not survive infancy, and h … Read more

The Feast of the Holy Innocents - A Reflection

Dec 28th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Christmas is all things beautiful: consolation, awe, gratitude, and joy. Yet during this “most wonderful time of the year,” the Church invites us to ponder and remember … Read more

The Symbolism Of The Three Christmas Masses

Dec 23rd 2020 by Gretchen Filz

Christmas is the holiest day of the year. Just as we celebrate Easter with a triduum of liturgies (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil), Christmas is celebrated wit … Read more

Was Jesus Really Born In Bethlehem On December 25th?

Dec 21st 2020 by Gretchen Filz

You've probably heard it before: the claim that December 25th was originally an ancient pagan festival. Yes, many people say that December 25th was the day on which … Read more

The Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dec 11th 2020 by Gretchen Filz

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a beloved devotion that fascinates both believers and non-believers. Millions of pilgrims travel across the world to visit the Basilica of Our La … Read more

What's The Meaning Behind The Advent Wreath?

Dec 7th 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

While the exact origin of the Advent wreath is uncertain, one thing is undeniable: the use of this symbol is a longstanding tradition in our Christian faith, dating back to at l … Read more

St. Francis Xavier: Catholic Evangelist and Patron of Catholic Missions

Dec 3rd 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Francis Xavier is one of our most exciting and adventurous Catholic saints. He devoted his life to missionary work in largely unexplored places of the world. Historians comp … Read more

St. Martin of Tours: Cloak-Cutting Man of Courage

Nov 11th 2020 by Michael Lynch

In addition to being Armistice Day and Veterans Day, November 11th is the Feast of St. Martin of Tours, patron saint of France, soldiers, and beggars. The most fam … Read more

A Catholic's Guide To Halloween

Oct 30th 2020 by Gretchen Filz

Catholics and Halloween: a good or bad mix? Is this a pagan holiday? Should we not celebrate it? The short answer is that the true substance of Halloween belongs to the Cat … Read more

How Do We Confess Without the Sacrament of Confession?

Aug 14th 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in profound ways. We have been affected not just materially, but spiritually. The critical spiritual ef … Read more

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