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9 Saintly Laywomen To Inspire You Throughout The Year

Jan 19, 2021 by Ashley Olik

When you think of female saints, who are the first women that come to your mind? (Actually stop and name those five!)When I stop to consider five female saints, I think of St. Ther … Read more

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The Feast of the Holy Innocents - A Reflection

Dec 28, 2020 by Cheryl Hadley

Christmas is all things beautiful: consolation, awe, gratitude, and joy. Yet during this “most wonderful time of the year,” the Church invites us to ponder and remember … Read more

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The Symbolism Of The Three Christmas Masses

Dec 23, 2020 by Gretchen Filz

Christmas is the holiest day of the year. Just as we celebrate Easter with a triduum of liturgies (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil), Christmas is celebrated wit … Read more

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Was Jesus Really Born In Bethlehem On December 25th?

Dec 21, 2020 by Gretchen Filz

You've probably heard it before: the claim that December 25th was originally an ancient pagan festival. Yes, many people say that December 25th was the day on which … Read more

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The Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Dec 11, 2020 by Gretchen Filz

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a beloved devotion that fascinates both believers and non-believers. Millions of pilgrims travel across the world to visit the Basilica of Our La … Read more

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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 descent—an … 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 battle … Read more

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9 Saintly Laywomen To Inspire You Throughout The Year

The Feast of the Holy Innocents - A Reflection

The Symbolism Of The Three Christmas Masses

Was Jesus Really Born In Bethlehem On December 25th?

The Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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

COVID-19 And The Holy Family Hospital