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Honoring the First Christian Martyrs of the Church at Rome

Jun 29, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Like the martyrdom of the Apostles Peter & Paul: Apostles, Saints, and Martyrs for the Christian Faith, a great number of Christians perished at the hands of the Roman Emperor … Read more

Peter & Paul: Apostles, Saints, and Martyrs for the Christian Faith

Jun 28, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Christ saw it fitting that his Church should be built on the foundation of the great Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul (as well as on the blood of the many other First Martyrs of the … Read more

Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher: Martyrs for Faith & Freedom

Jun 21, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Each year on June 22nd we celebrate the feast day of two notable saints and martyrs: Thomas More and John Fisher. It is fitting that these men share a feast day, because they were … Read more

The Story Behind the Feast of Corpus Christi

Jun 14, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, historically known by its Latin name, Corpus Christi, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist—Bo … Read more

St. Anthony of Padua: Hammer of Heretics

Jun 12, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

June 13th is the feast day of one of the most beloved saints of the Catholic church, Saint Anthony of Padua. He was a Franciscan friar who lived during the lifetime of the founder … Read more

The 12 Promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Jun 05, 2017 by Mary Thierfelder

In the Catholic Church, the month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This great feast in the Church is always celebrated on the octave day of Corpus Christi, t … Read more

What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Part 2

Jun 02, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Part One of What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus discussed the very rich and interesting history of the Sacred Heart devotion.This second installment will discuss i … Read more

What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Jun 01, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular Catholic devotions. Many are familiar with the story of Jesus appearing to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to request … Read more

St. Justin Martyr, Early Christian Apologist, Describes the Catholic Mass in 155 A.D.

May 31, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Jesus commanded the 12 Apostles at the Last Supper to "Do this in remembrance of me." The "this" is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass . . . i.e. the Catholic Mass, also called the Div … Read more

The Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth: God's Joyful Celebration of Motherhood

May 31, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

On the final day of May, the Month of Mary, we celebrate the Feast of the Visitation. I’ve always found this feast day (which is also the Second Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary) … Read more

St. Joan of Arc: The Peasant Girl Who Led the French to Military Victory

May 29, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

May 30 is the feast day of St. Joan of Arc (1412 - 1431), patroness of soldiers, captives, prisoners, martyrs, rape victims, people ridiculed for their piety, and France—the … Read more

How the Virgin Mary Began the Way of the Cross After Jesus' Ascension

May 24, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

After his resurrection, Jesus continued to appear to his Apostles multiple times (and presumably the Blessed Virgin Mary, too). Undoubtedly they were much consoled and st … Read more