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The Story of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Nativity Scene, as told by St. Bonaventure

Dec 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Nativity scenes have been a popular Advent and Christmas decoration for centuries, and—like most things glorious, time-honored, and holy—it originated with a Catholic s … Read more

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St. Boniface and the Christmas Tree Tradition

Dec 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Christmas is hardly imaginable without the beloved evergreen fir Christmas tree. Did you know this tradition began with a single heroic act of a Benedictine monk turned missionary … Read more

Journeying with Joseph & Mary: Las Posadas Christmas Tradition

Dec 14, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Christmas Posadas tradition begins!Las Posadas is a wonderful 400+ year old Advent celebration in many Latin countries. For 9 days, from December 16th-24th, the faithful prepar … Read more

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12 Gift Ideas to Express Your Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dec 11, 2016 by Veronica Mena

Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe is part of Mexico's identity, and most Mexicans are proud to call themselves Guadalupanos.For other Hispanic and non-Hispanic countries, the affec … Read more

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The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dec 09, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"Call me and call my image Santa Maria de Guadalupe"December 12th is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, unborn children, and the New Evangelizatio … Read more

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St. Juan Diego, Our Lady's Most Humble Son

Dec 09, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Juan Diego is the first indigenous saint from the Americas. He was a poor and humble peasant from the lowest class of Aztec Indians living in 16th century Mexico. His native na … Read more

America and the Immaculate Conception

Dec 07, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"The United States of America is indeed the land of Mary Immaculate."The United States Bishops, in the year 1846, chose the Blessed Virgin Mary under her title of the Immaculate Co … Read more

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St. Ambrose: A Bishop of the Poor

Dec 06, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

Today is the both the anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the feast day of Saint Ambrose (c. 340-397 A.D.). Saint Ambrose’s life testifies to the fact that everything can … Read more

St. Lucy's Feast Day: Celebrate with Lights and Sweets!

Dec 04, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

December 13th is the feast day of St. Lucy. St. Lucy was a virgin martyr during the earliest centuries of Christianity under its worst persecution at the hands of the Roman Em … Read more

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Eucharistic Miracle? Hope in Times of Unbelief

Dec 03, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

Some things just need to be shared. Many people struggle to believe in God, in His Mercy, and in the Eucharistic Presence. Sometimes a sign from above is what is needed to re … Read more

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St. Francis of Assisi and the Christmas Creche Tradition

Dec 02, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

When you set up your nativity scene for the holidays, you may not realize that you're participating in a Christmas tradition begun by a one of the most famous and beloved Catholic … Read more

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The Life of St. Cecilia: Patroness of Musicians

Nov 23, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

November 22nd is the feast day of St. Cecilia, one of the most revered of the early virgin martyrs of Rome, as evidenced by her name appearing in the Roman … Read more

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The Story of St. Francis of Assisi and the First Nativity Scene, as told by St. Bonaventure

St. Boniface and the Christmas Tree Tradition

Journeying with Joseph & Mary: Las Posadas Christmas Tradition

12 Gift Ideas to Express Your Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe

The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe

St. Juan Diego, Our Lady's Most Humble Son

America and the Immaculate Conception

St. Ambrose: A Bishop of the Poor

St. Lucy's Feast Day: Celebrate with Lights and Sweets!

Eucharistic Miracle? Hope in Times of Unbelief

St. Francis of Assisi and the Christmas Creche Tradition

The Life of St. Cecilia: Patroness of Musicians