Catholic Company Magazine 'Page 14'

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 Empire, … Read more

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

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

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 Canon of the Mass.St. Ce … Read more

The Feast of the Presentation of Mary: Popular Piety or Historical Event?

Nov 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

November 21st is the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. According to tradition, the Blessed Virgin Mary was consecrated to God as a young child and wa … Read more

Without a Flinch: The Heroic Martyrdom of St. Barlaam of Antioch

Nov 18, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Barlaam of Antioch (also known as St. Barlaam the Martyr, or St. Barlaam of Caesarea) was an early 4th century martyr with a glorious story of fortitude in the face of torture … Read more

Didn't the Catholic Church Do Away with Purgatory?

Nov 02, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

This comment is frequently seen on social media in Catholic circles this time of year, and the answer is no, the Catholic Church did not do away with or change the doctrine of purg … Read more

The 4 Patron Saints of Impossible Causes

Oct 27, 2016 by Mary Thierfelder

There are instances in every person's life when it seems that a problem is insurmountable or a cross is unbearable. In these cases, pray to the patron saints of impo … Read more

Summary of New Vatican Guidelines for Burial and Cremation

Oct 26, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"In memory of the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord, the mystery that illumines the Christian meaning of death, burial is above all the most fitting way to express faith a … Read more

The Story of St. Ursula the Warrior Princess and her 11,000 Companions

Oct 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

October 21st is the feast day of St. Ursula, a holy woman and venerated martyr shrouded in mystery. According to legend she was a 4th century princess from Britain who was martyred … Read more

St. Jose Sanchez del Rio: Child Soldier and Martyr of the Cristero War

Oct 19, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Jose Sanchez del Rio served with the Cristeros army in the defense of the Catholic Church against the Mexican dictator Plutarco Calles. From a young age he had a great love for … Read more

Bishop Ignatius of Antioch's Showdown with the Roman Emperor Trajan

Oct 16, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Ignatius of Antioch (d. c. 98-117) was a Syrian who became a disciple of St. John the Apostle after converting to Christianity from paganism. He rose to prominence in the Churc … Read more