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What You Didn't Know About the Quinceañera Celebration

May 24, 2016 by Veronica Mena

Did Somebody Say Fiesta?Even if you are not Latin American, you've probably heard the word Quinceañera before. You may even have witnessed such a ceremony for a teen girl at a chur … Read more

Top 4 Marian Devotions in Latin America

May 19, 2016 by Veronica Mena

It is not a coincidence that Catholic Latinos are highly devoted to the Virgin Mary. It is a heritage from Spain and it is due to the series of mystical manifestations that o … Read more

After Pentecost: Catechesis on the Holy Spirit from the Saints

May 16, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Celebrating the feast of Pentecost reminds us of the power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church and in the life of the individual Christian. In fact, the … Read more

May 3rd: The Day of the Cross (Día de la Cruz) Tradition

May 02, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The "Day of the Cross" is a popular part of religious and cultural identity in many Latin American countries. "Holy Cross Day" is based on an old liturgical feast celebrating the d … Read more

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The 5 Spiritual Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation

May 02, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church (together with Baptism and Holy Communion).This special anointing given by the b … Read more

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The Glories of St. Joseph the Worker

Apr 30, 2016 by Mary Thierfelder

St. Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is one of the most loved and powerful saints of the Church. As the guardian and protector o … Read more

Eucharistic Miracle in Poland Tested & Confirmed by Bishop

Apr 22, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Once again, Our Lord has granted the Church a Eucharistic Miracle to strengthen our faltering faith in, and proper reverence toward, this central teaching of the Catholic faith: Wh … Read more

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What Happens at the Rite of Confirmation: The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained

Apr 19, 2016 by Laura Jean Rabiipour

The Sacrament of Confirmation is a sacrament of anointing by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is one of the three Persons of the Holy Trinity; he is the comforter and helper that J … Read more

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Video: Fr. Leo Patalinghug Explains the Relationship of Food to Faith

Apr 12, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

We didn't know that there was such a strong relationship between theology and food until we interviewed EWTN's star "cooking priest," Fr. Leo Patalinghug, about his cookbook and su … Read more

Audio: Mother Angelica's Memorial Homily by EWTN's Fr. Joseph Wolfe

Mar 30, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

"Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit." - JesusIf Mother Angelica bore … Read more

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How to “Choose” a Patron Saint

Mar 14, 2016 by Cheryl Hadley

Are you looking for a patron saint or heavenly intercessor? We receive emails nearly every week asking how to go about choosing a patron saint.Whether you are trying to pick a sain … Read more

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What Are the First Friday and First Saturday Devotions?

Mar 03, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Have you ever heard the terms "First Friday" and "First Saturday" thrown around in Catholic circles, without knowing why there was something special about these … Read more

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What You Didn't Know About the Quinceañera Celebration

Top 4 Marian Devotions in Latin America

After Pentecost: Catechesis on the Holy Spirit from the Saints

May 3rd: The Day of the Cross (Día de la Cruz) Tradition

The 5 Spiritual Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation

The Glories of St. Joseph the Worker

Eucharistic Miracle in Poland Tested & Confirmed by Bishop

What Happens at the Rite of Confirmation: The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained

Video: Fr. Leo Patalinghug Explains the Relationship of Food to Faith

Audio: Mother Angelica's Memorial Homily by EWTN's Fr. Joseph Wolfe

How to “Choose” a Patron Saint

What Are the First Friday and First Saturday Devotions?