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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

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

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 sa … Read more

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

What St. John Vianney Taught About the Value of Suffering

Feb 26, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

One of the more meaningful and fulfilling parts of Catholic doctrine—which is not as well-developed in other Christian denominations or even understood—is the incr … Read more

Full Text & Video of Justice Scalia's Funeral Homily by His Son, a Catholic Priest

Feb 23, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Funeral Masses are an ideal time to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, when many are faced squarely with the reality of the transitory nature of our present life, and the weight of … Read more

You Might Be a Latino if You Do This for Lent

Feb 17, 2016 by Veronica Mena

In Latin America it is a strong tradition to celebrate Lent in a deep and vivid way. It is often characterized by reviving the Passion of Christ through dramatizations and process … Read more

Meet the Catholic Chaplain going to Super Bowl 50 with the Carolina Panthers

Feb 05, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Catholic players on the Carolina Panthers team won't be missing their Sunday Mass obligation on Super Bowl Sunday. One Charlotte priest is heading to Super Bowl 50 after being … Read more

That Time When St. Peter Beat Up St. Lawrence of Canterbury

Feb 01, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Chalk this up as one of the more interesting "Lives of the Saints" stories you'll read!Some saints, while they were still living, had other saints appear to them from heaven to off … Read more

Is This the Inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's Doors of Durin in The Lord of the Rings?

Jan 28, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

These medieval parish church doors in England, flanked by two ancient Yew trees, are believed to be the inspiration for the Doors of Durin from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rin … Read more

How to Write a Confirmation Letter

Jan 19, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

Have you been asked to write a letter to someone who is preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?Many parishes have retreats in which the Confirmation candidates are give … Read more