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Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?

Oct 12, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

We Catholics are a celebratory people, and with good reason. Our salvation and redemption are inestimable gifts, and our Faith is rich in tradition, not to mention thanksgiving, … Read more

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6 Things You Might Not Know About the Sign of the Cross

Oct 04, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

Most of us know that the sign of the cross invokes the Holy Trinity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. We know that it traces the cross - an important symbol of Christiani … Read more

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Lessons from the Remarkable Life of St. Jerome

Sep 30, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

St. Jerome is an unfamiliar saint to many Catholics. But he lived a remarkable life and he has so much to teach us today. This Father of the Church spent much of his life transl … Read more

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Let Jesus Take Care of Everything with the Surrender Novena

Sep 13, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

"O' Jesus, I surrender myself to You. Take care of everything!"This simple and beautiful prayer spoke to me so powerfully the first time I saw the novena pamphlet here at The Catho … Read more

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The Virtues of Reason and Charity in the Life of St. Jane de Chantal

Aug 12, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

As Catholics, we are fortunate to have the saints. We can look to them as models of virtue and ask for their intercessory prayer. We know that they, too, were human and lived … Read more

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What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder

Jul 25, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The two beloved Apostles Our Lord nicknamed the Sons of Thunder, St. James the Greater and St. John the Evangelist, are among my biblical favorites. These two brothers are inspirin … Read more

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How Mary Became Known as Rosa Mystica

Jul 13, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Since ancient times, the rose has been associated with Our Lady. It is, after all, one of the most stunning, elegant, and noble flowers. Its appearance is intricate; its fr … Read more

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St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of Friendship

May 26, 2021 by Whitney Hetzel

Who doesn't want friends? We all do, right? And as Catholics, we have a saint who can guide us in developing and maintaining lasting friendships and in rooting them in j … Read more

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St. Joseph the Worker and the Sanctification of Human Work

Apr 30, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

Since the dawn of creation, it has been the will of God that we share in His creative work. This call to work came from the Author of All Life, from the very beginning of Crea … Read more

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Redeeming “Doubting Thomas”: The Apostle of Divine Mercy

Apr 09, 2021 by Ashley Olik

When we read the Bible at home, or listen to the readings at the mass, it's all too easy to simply read the story from beginning to end, think for a few moments, and then move onto … Read more

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St. Scholastica - The Power of Prayer

Feb 10, 2021 by Sarah Bolton

On February 10th, we celebrate the feast day of St. Scholastica. Most people are more familiar with her twin brother, St. Benedict, but St. Scholastica’s dedic … Read more

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Epiphanies: Divine Moments in Our Everyday Lives

Jan 06, 2021 by Cheryl Hadley

The Solemnity of the Epiphany, which we celebrate during Christmastide, is one of many epiphanies of the Lord—a revelation of "God Among Us" that manifested His presence and power … Read more

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Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?

6 Things You Might Not Know About the Sign of the Cross

Lessons from the Remarkable Life of St. Jerome

Let Jesus Take Care of Everything with the Surrender Novena

The Virtues of Reason and Charity in the Life of St. Jane de Chantal

What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder

How Mary Became Known as Rosa Mystica

St. Philip Neri: Patron Saint of Friendship

St. Joseph the Worker and the Sanctification of Human Work

Redeeming “Doubting Thomas”: The Apostle of Divine Mercy

St. Scholastica - The Power of Prayer

Epiphanies: Divine Moments in Our Everyday Lives