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25 Quick & Fascinating Facts about God's Angels

Sep 29, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Since ancient times humans have been fascinated with angels and how they work. Much of what we know about angels outside of Sacred Scripture is taken from the Church Fathers and Do … Read more

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The Feast of the Holy Archangels: Their Identity & Mission

Sep 28, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

On September 29th the Church honors the Holy Archangels. Although there are believed to be seven archangels (based on Tobit 12:15 and Rev. 8:2), only these three are mentioned … Read more

The Great Work the Knights of Columbus Are Doing to Help Middle East Christians

Sep 24, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Can you imagine attending Mass one Sunday, and hearing the priest say this to the congregation? “Make one Mass and live it with joy and as a truly spiritual moment. W … Read more

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Our Lady's Seven Promises to Those Who Meditate on Her Seven Sorrows

Sep 19, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The entire month of September is dedicated by the Church to the honor of Our Lady of Sorrows. The feast day on September 15th falls on the octave day of the feast of Mary's nat … Read more

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The Very Interesting History Behind the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross

Sep 13, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

September 14th is the feast day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, also known as the Triumph of the Cross or the Elevation of the Cross. This is the day the Church celebrates bot … Read more

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Pope Declares Care of Creation a Work of Mercy as Scientists Create Chimeras

Sep 06, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Last week it was announced that Pope Francis added Care of Creation to the traditional enumeration of the Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy.Also making headlines is the announc … Read more

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St. Augustine: From Sinful Pagan to Doctor of the Church

Aug 27, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

St. Augustine of Hippo was born in the Roman province of Numidia, in northern Africa, in 354 A.D to a pagan father and a Christian mother, St. Monica. His early educ … Read more

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Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland

Aug 25, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

August 26th is the feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa, a revered icon of the Virgin Mary and the Child Jesus said to be one of those painted by St. Luke the Evangelist (who was an ar … Read more

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Our Beautiful Queen: Lessons on the Queenship of Mary

Aug 24, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

One of the most beautiful and universal titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary is her title as Queen, honored on the August 22nd feast of the Queenship of Mary, the octave day of the fe … Read more

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Interview: Meet the Bishop Mother Teresa Called Her Spiritual Father & Spiritual Son

Aug 24, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

While discussing the upcoming canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, a co-worker, Nancy, suggested that I interview our retired Charlotte bishop, William Curlin, who li … Read more

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Then & Now: The Apparition of Our Lady of Knock

Aug 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

August 21st is the anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary's apparition at a small village church in Knock, Ireland, in 1879. Known as Our Lady of Knock, it is a major Marian a … Read more

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St. Helena and Her Love for The Cross

Aug 17, 2016 by Nick Rabiipour

Saint Helen (also known as St. Helena), was a woman of humble means from Asia Minor. She married (or was a consort of) a Roman army officer who would become the future Roman Empero … Read more

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25 Quick & Fascinating Facts about God's Angels

The Feast of the Holy Archangels: Their Identity & Mission

The Great Work the Knights of Columbus Are Doing to Help Middle East Christians

Our Lady's Seven Promises to Those Who Meditate on Her Seven Sorrows

The Very Interesting History Behind the Feast of the Triumph of the Holy Cross

Pope Declares Care of Creation a Work of Mercy as Scientists Create Chimeras

St. Augustine: From Sinful Pagan to Doctor of the Church

Our Lady of Czestochowa, Queen of Poland

Our Beautiful Queen: Lessons on the Queenship of Mary

Interview: Meet the Bishop Mother Teresa Called Her Spiritual Father & Spiritual Son

Then & Now: The Apparition of Our Lady of Knock

St. Helena and Her Love for The Cross