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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 incredible value … 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 pr … 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

Pope Francis Prays at Greccio, Location of First Nativity Scene by St. Francis of Assisi

Jan 05, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Ahead of the Feast of the Epiphany, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to Greccio, famously known as the location of the world's first-ever nativity scene, to pray and honor the Ba … Read more

Presenting: Saint Mother Teresa

Dec 18, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Those who followed her life, mission and cause remember the anticipation of waiting for the day...the day Mother Teresa of Calcutta was declared a saint.December 17, 2015 (his birt … Read more

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