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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

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St. Rita of Cascia: Patron Saint of the Impossible

May 19, 2019 by Gretchen Filz

May 22 is the feast day of St. Rita, an Augustinian nun from 14th-century Cascia, Italy. She is the patroness of impossible causes and hopeless circumstances because of her difficu … Read more

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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

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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 w … Read more

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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

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St. Nicholas: Facts and Legends

Dec 04, 2018 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 … Read more

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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 suspi … Read more

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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

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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 t … Read more

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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

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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

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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, Mother of the Church, to … Read more

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A Patron Saint For Alcoholism

St. Rita of Cascia: Patron Saint of the Impossible

The Legendary Catholic Origin of April Fools' Day

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

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

St. Nicholas: Facts and Legends

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

What You Should Know About the Immaculate Heart of Mary

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

Lessons From St. Martha's Legendary Dinner Party

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

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