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What's The Meaning Behind The Advent Wreath?

Dec 07, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

While the exact origin of the Advent wreath is uncertain, one thing is undeniable: the use of this symbol is a longstanding tradition in our Christian faith, dating back to at l … Read more

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St. Francis Xavier: Catholic Evangelist and Patron of Catholic Missions

Dec 03, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Francis Xavier is one of our most exciting and adventurous Catholic saints. He devoted his life to missionary work in largely unexplored places of the world. Historians comp … Read more

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St. Martin of Tours: Cloak-Cutting Man of Courage

Nov 11, 2020 by Michael Lynch

In addition to being Armistice Day and Veterans Day, November 11th is the Feast of St. Martin of Tours, patron saint of France, soldiers, and beggars. The most fam … Read more

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A Catholic's Guide To Halloween

Oct 30, 2020 by Gretchen Filz

Catholics and Halloween: a good or bad mix? Is this a pagan holiday? Should we not celebrate it? The short answer is that the true substance of Halloween belongs to the Cat … Read more

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How Do We Confess Without the Sacrament of Confession?

Aug 14, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in profound ways. We have been affected not just materially, but spiritually. The critical spiritual ef … Read more

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St. Martin de Porres: First Black Saint of the Americas

Jun 22, 2020 by Whitney Hetzel

St. Martin de Porres was the first black saint of the Americas. He was born on December 9, 1579 in Lima, Peru, to Ana Velázquez—a young freed slave of Native Indian descen … Read more

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First Communion Gift Guide

Apr 07, 2020 by Mary Kate Hetzel

A lot has changed in these last months. What might have felt stable and dependable—our schedules, school, work, Mass, and events that were on the calendar—have largely been upended … Read more

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COVID-19 And The Holy Family Hospital

Apr 07, 2020 by Mary Kate Hetzel

Uncertainty is the new normal here in America as we encounter the realities of COVID-19. But it's important to remember that families and organizations are fighting their own bat … Read more

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6 Truths About St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Father

Mar 17, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

While I have great love and admiration for all the saints, I have a very special relationship with St. Joseph, my spiritual father. He is one of the most beloved saints in the Cath … Read more

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Why Confession Is Amazing + Prayer For Courage To Go To Confession

Mar 04, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Going to Confession is one of the greatest sources of grace available to us in our Catholic faith. In this Sacrament, the Holy Spirit continues to work in us through conversion an … Read more

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Why You Need the Rosary This Lent

Feb 13, 2020 by Peter Gohn

The following post is adapted from the daily content of our upcoming series Full of Grace, presented by Good Catholic. Full of Grace can help you unlock the power of the Rosary th … Read more

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St. Josephine Bakhita: From Slavery to Sanctity

Feb 06, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

As she lay dying in 1947, St. Josephine Bakhita moaned, “Loosen the chains...They are so heavy!” Indeed, her life had been lived in the miserable bondage of slavery until … Read more

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What's The Meaning Behind The Advent Wreath?

St. Francis Xavier: Catholic Evangelist and Patron of Catholic Missions

St. Martin of Tours: Cloak-Cutting Man of Courage

A Catholic's Guide To Halloween

How Do We Confess Without the Sacrament of Confession?

St. Martin de Porres: First Black Saint of the Americas

First Communion Gift Guide

COVID-19 And The Holy Family Hospital

6 Truths About St. Joseph, Our Spiritual Father

Why Confession Is Amazing + Prayer For Courage To Go To Confession

Why You Need the Rosary This Lent

St. Josephine Bakhita: From Slavery to Sanctity