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The Dignity and Qualities of a Holy Priest by St. John Eudes

Aug 18, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. John Eudes (feast day August 19th) was a priest and parish missionary in 17th century France, the most renowned and effective preacher of his day. At the age of 14 he con … Read more

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The Story of St. Roch, Patron Saint of Dogs and Dog Lovers

Aug 16, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. Roch, also known as St. Rocco, was a nobleman from Montpellier, France, the only son of the wealthy governor of the city.St. Roch (c. 1295–1327) was born with an unusual and de … Read more

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The "Great American Eclipse" and the Catholic Liturgical Calendar

Aug 05, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

People from all over the world are traveling to the United States to witness a rare and phenomenal astronomical event. A total solar eclipse will pass across the length of the enti … Read more

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Reagan Speech: Prayers of Fatima Children Have "More Power than in all the Great Armies and Statesmen of the World."

Aug 02, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

On May 9, 1985, President Ronald Reagan gave a rousing speech before the Assembly of the Republic of Portugal in Lisbon. In this speech he spoke of the historic greatness of the na … Read more

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Get to Know Your Guardian Angel and the Angels of Your Loved Ones

Aug 01, 2017 by Whitney Hetzel

Our parish in Charlotte, North Carolina recently had the privilege of a visit from a priest of Opus Sanctorum Angelorum who offered us the opportunity to consecrate ourselves to ou … Read more

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The Story of the Miraculous Discovery of St. Anne's Relics in France

Jul 25, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Below is an audio recording of a sermon recounting the story of the incredible discovery of the relics of St. Anne, the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the grandmother of Jes … Read more

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Ruffian to Saint: the Life of St. Camillus, Founder of the First Red Cross

Jul 17, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Saint Camillus de Lellis (San Camillo) is an example how God often plants the seeds of your life's mission among the ordinary, even sinful, circumstances in which you find yourself … Read more

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel: 6 Famous Carmelite Saints

Jul 15, 2017 by Cheryl Hadley

This article is the second part of a previous post: Our Lady of Mount Carmel: The Legacy of Elijah. Carmelites: Living Like Elijah Many faithful men went to Mount Carme … Read more

The Scapular Devotion of Pope St. John Paul II

Jul 14, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Pope John Paul II had a great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary from his childhood, and, as such, he faithfully wore a scapular (notice him wearing his scapular in the below phot … Read more

St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a Model Saint for Our Times

Jul 13, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The Catholic Church has a new saint unique among all others . . . the first Native American Indian to ever be proposed for sainthood.St. Kateri Tekakwitha was beatified by Pope St. … Read more

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The Real Life of a Medieval Catholic King-Saint that Reads Like a Tolkien Story

Jul 13, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

A noble warrior-king of the Middle Age who did battle with barbarian hordes, wielded the spiritual power of a sword-relic, fought alongside saints and angels, strengthened his a … Read more

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The Exorcism Formula & Blessing Ritual of the St. Benedict Medal

Jul 10, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

St. Benedict of Nursia (d. 547 A.D.) was an incredibly important saint for the Church, most notably because of the organization and stability he brought to monastic life in th … Read more

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The Dignity and Qualities of a Holy Priest by St. John Eudes

The Story of St. Roch, Patron Saint of Dogs and Dog Lovers

The "Great American Eclipse" and the Catholic Liturgical Calendar

Reagan Speech: Prayers of Fatima Children Have "More Power than in all the Great Armies and Statesmen of the World."

Get to Know Your Guardian Angel and the Angels of Your Loved Ones

The Story of the Miraculous Discovery of St. Anne's Relics in France

Ruffian to Saint: the Life of St. Camillus, Founder of the First Red Cross

Our Lady of Mount Carmel: 6 Famous Carmelite Saints

The Scapular Devotion of Pope St. John Paul II

St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a Model Saint for Our Times

The Real Life of a Medieval Catholic King-Saint that Reads Like a Tolkien Story

The Exorcism Formula & Blessing Ritual of the St. Benedict Medal