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Oldest Known Icons of Apostles Peter & Paul Discovered in Roman Catacombs

Feb 07, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

An archaeological dig in Rome recently uncovered the earliest-known icons of the Apostles Peter, Paul, Andrew, and John. Yes, the early Church venerated the saints! From Fox News:R … Read more

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The Heroic Death of St. Paul Miki & Companions: the First Japanese Martyrs

Feb 05, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

This guest post was written by Mary Kate Hetzel In 1597, Paul Miki and his twenty five companions were crucified for their Christian faith in Nagasaki, Japan.A Japan … Read more

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The Symbolism of Candlemas

Feb 02, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

February 2nd, the final day of the 40-day-long Christmastide season, is the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, also known as the Feast of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin … Read more

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The Prophetic Vision of St. John Bosco: The Two Columns

Jan 30, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

January 31st is the feast day of St. John Bosco. John Bosco (also called Don Bosco) was a Catholic priest who lived in Italy in the 19th century. He is most famous for his wo … Read more

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St. Thomas Aquinas: Master Theologian, Mystic, and Poet

Jan 27, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

January 28 is the feast day of arguably the greatest intellect in the history of the Catholic Church, St. Thomas Aquinas, known as the Angelic Doctor due to his purity of min … Read more

Patron Saints for the Pro-Life Movement

Jan 26, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

One of the most fundamental moral teachings of the Catholic Church, which has come into stark conflict with the spirit of the world today, is the God-given sanctity of all human li … Read more

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The Catholic Saints of Auschwitz

Jan 26, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

January 27, 1945 is a day forever etched in history. On this day the Russian army liberated the Nazis' largest and most infamously cruel concentration camp—Auschwitz—located i … Read more

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The Virgin Martyrs as Models of Purity

Jan 20, 2017 by Cheryl Hadley

In our society the virtue of purity seems “old fashioned” or “prudish” to many. There is very little today that is considered scandalous. Sadly, our culture … Read more

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St. Sebastian: Daring Christian Soldier

Jan 20, 2017 by Nick Rabiipour

St. Sebastian was an undercover Christian for most of his life. He was born into the nobility and joined the Roman Imperial army to keep his cover as a typical noble pagan so that … Read more

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Early Christian Iconography in St. Priscilla's "Queen of the Catacombs"

Jan 16, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. Priscilla of Rome (1st c.) was a Christian noblewoman who served as a benefactor to the Christian community in Rome. She supported St. Peter the Apostle, the first Bishop of Ro … Read more

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At What Stage of Development Does an Unborn Child Receive its Soul?

Jan 14, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

At What Stage of Fetal Development Does an Unborn Child Receive its Soul?"The soul is present the moment the active and passive principles of germination coalesce to form a definit … Read more

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Jesus and the Sacrament of Baptism: God's Extravagance in Recreating Us

Jan 08, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The Feast of Jesus' Baptism is usually celebrated on the Sunday after Epiphany, the eighth day in the octave of Epiphany, and marks the final day of the Christmas season. On t … Read more

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Oldest Known Icons of Apostles Peter & Paul Discovered in Roman Catacombs

The Heroic Death of St. Paul Miki & Companions: the First Japanese Martyrs

The Symbolism of Candlemas

The Prophetic Vision of St. John Bosco: The Two Columns

St. Thomas Aquinas: Master Theologian, Mystic, and Poet

Patron Saints for the Pro-Life Movement

The Catholic Saints of Auschwitz

The Virgin Martyrs as Models of Purity

St. Sebastian: Daring Christian Soldier

Early Christian Iconography in St. Priscilla's "Queen of the Catacombs"

At What Stage of Development Does an Unborn Child Receive its Soul?

Jesus and the Sacrament of Baptism: God's Extravagance in Recreating Us