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Saints Thomas More & John Fisher: Keeping Their Souls While Losing Their Heads

Jun 10, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

On June 22, the Catholic Church celebrates two great English saints and martyrs: one a bishop, the other a lawyer and family man. Both of these saints lived out their … Read more

A Patron Saint For Alcoholism

Jun 03, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

Venerable Matt Talbot, whose feast day is June 19*, is considered the patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Matt was one of thirteen childr … Read more

The Legendary Catholic Origin of April Fools' Day

Mar 29, 2019 by Ashley Olik

Did you know? According to popular tradition, one of the most likely origins of April Fools’ Day is the result of the Western world switching from the Julian calendar to th … Read more

Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem: A Pro-life Message of Hope in The Holy Land

Jan 18, 2019 by Whitney Hetzel

Each January, over 100,000 pro-life advocates participate in the March For Life in Washington, D.C. This visible form of peaceful protest has become an important and powerful way … Read more

Fear Not the Night: St. John of the Cross and Spiritual Darkness

Dec 12, 2018 by Ashley Olik

St. John of the Cross was a priest, a Carmelite, a Doctor of the Church, and a writer of mystical poetry. With a name like “of the Cross,” you might think that St. John was de … Read more

The Devil's Drink: How the Pope Cheated Hell by "Baptizing" Coffee

Nov 15, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

A dark, bitter, boiling hot, and addictive beverage that bestowed almost super-human energy, sharpened the wits, and had its origins in the land of the infidels was certainly susp … Read more

What You Should Know About the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Aug 28, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

One of the most popular Marian devotions in the Catholic Church today is that of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, often honored alongside the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion has … Read more

St. Lawrence: The Inspiring (And Witty) Patron of Deacons

Aug 08, 2018 by Ashley Olik

We often think of deacons simply as "assistants to priests," but that is not the whole truth: St. Lawrence shows us that deacons have a crucial role in building up the Church and … Read more

Lessons From St. Martha's Legendary Dinner Party

Jul 26, 2018 by Ashley Olik

St. Martha, the feisty sister of Mary of Bethany, tends to get a bad rap. After all, when Jesus came to visit the two sisters, Martha complains about Mary not helping—and Je … Read more

A Vision of Mary's Heavenly Glory by St. Bridget of Sweden

Jul 18, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

Saint Bridget of Sweden (1303 - 1373) was one of the most important and famous mystics of the Middle Ages, causing her to be named one of the patron saints not only of Sweden, but … Read more

Ever Ancient, Ever New: A New Feast For Mary, Mother of the Church

May 18, 2018 by Ashley Olik

The Monday after Pentecost is a Marian feast day. Didn’t you know? It’s alright if you didn’t. After all, Pope Francis only just declared the feast of Mary, Mo … Read more

Begin Lent With The Four Last Things

Feb 14, 2018 by Whitney Hetzel

"Remember man that you are dust, and to dust you shall return."These words, which derive from the Book of Genesis, were spoken in the liturgy on Ash Wednesday when ashes were pla … Read more