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9 Saintly Modern Lay Women To Inspire You Throughout The Year

Jan 16th 2018 by Ashley Olik

Who are the first five women who come to mind when you think of female saints?(Take a moment to name those five before continuing to read.)When I stopped to consider five female s … Read more

Why Do Catholics Choose A Saint’s Name At Baptism?

Jan 8th 2018 by Ashley Olik

Candles are lit, the petite white gown has been donned by a squirming infant, and now the celebrant turns to the parents holding the child and solemnly asks: “What name do y … Read more

How to Celebrate the Rites & Blessings of Epiphany

Jan 3rd 2018 by Gretchen Filz

Epiphany is one of the Church's major and spectacular feasts. It occurs on January 6th, the final day of the 12 days of Christmas (in some locations it is transferred to the Su … Read more

St. John the Beloved and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Dec 26th 2017 by Gretchen Filz

On December 27th, during the Christmas octave, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. John the Evangelist. St. John is known for many things, most notably:1) For authorin … Read more

The Symbolism of The 3 Christmas Masses

Dec 20th 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Next to Easter, Christmas is the holiest day of the year. And just as we celebrate Easter as a Triduum of connected liturgies (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil), so … Read more

Why Do Catholics Use So Many Candles?

Dec 14th 2017 by Ashley Olik

Walk into any Catholic Church, and it’s impossible to miss seeing candles.There are candles on the altar, a special candle near the tabernacle, and candles in front of images or st … Read more

St. Nicholas: Facts and Legends

Dec 4th 2017 by Nick Rabiipour

During the month of December, the Church celebrates the feast day of one of the most popular saints throughout the world, St. Nicholas. In the United States, St. Nicholas is typic … Read more

St. Elizabeth of Hungary & The Litany of Humility: A Powerful Combination

Nov 15th 2017 by Ashley Olik

St. Elizabeth of Hungary is my patron saint. (My middle name is Elizabeth.) As I’ve gotten older, and especially in recent years, I’ve become increasingly fascinated by … Read more

What Do Catholics Really Believe About Purgatory?

Nov 3rd 2017 by Nick Rabiipour

Purgatory is probably one of the most misunderstood Catholic doctrines today, and many do not believe that it really exists. In this article I'm briefly going to cover&nb … Read more

The Church Triumphant! November 1st, the Solemnity of All Saints

Oct 30th 2017 by Gretchen Filz

November 1st is the Solemnity of All Saints. According to the Roman Missal, this feast day celebrates all God's holy ones in heaven, known and unknown, from the first martyrs to th … Read more

A Catholic's Guide to Halloween

Oct 24th 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Catholics and Halloween: a good or bad mix? Is this a pagan holiday? Here are the facts of the matter. Halloween Facts The true substance of Halloween … Read more

The Five Great Loves of Pope Saint John Paul II

Oct 20th 2017 by Catherine McManamon

One could argue that Pope Saint John Paul II is the most beloved saint of this century. His life, however, had humble and quite tragic beginnings. By the age of twenty, Karol Jose … Read more

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