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The Catholic Company Lauches New Company Tagline: "Because Faith Matters"
This Advent season we at The Catholic Company are happy to unveil our new company tagline!When thinking about what our new tagline should be, we wanted to capture both what is important and valuabl...
When did Christians first start making the Sign of the Cross?
Marking ourselves with Christ’s Cross has a long, long tradition in the Church.
Are you familiar with the Cord of St. Joseph?
The Cord of St. Joseph is especially associated with prayers for purity, protection, perseverance, and assistance at the hour of death.
Fight the Good Fight with the Manual for Spiritual Warfare
We'd have to have our heads in the sand to not notice that things are getting bad out there. If you're a Christian reading the top trending stories from all over the world, it should make you want ...
St. Barbara, patroness of…the U.S. Army Artillery?
The Order of St. Barbara is one of many military honors named for saints.
Meet the priest-explorer who discovered the Mississippi River…
Did you know that a Catholic priest was the first man to chart this vital transportation route?
Our Lady of Sorrows: The Seven Sorrows of Mary & How to Pray the Chaplet
Discover the Seven Sorrows of Mary, the history and meaning of Our Lady of Sorrows, her September 15 feast day, and how to pray the chaplet.
What is the Litany of Trust?
Your SOS in spiritual distress.
Prayer to Our Lady of Sorrows by St. Bonaventure
Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows, which accompanies the Blessed Virgin Mary in her grief as she watched her Son die for the sins of the world, is heightened during the season of Lent, as well as the...
Why do we use “sacramentals”?
We’re so accustomed to rosaries, medals, and other sacramentals that we don’t give them a second thought. But why do we use such things?
Stigmata? What’s That?
What does “having the Stigmata” mean? Find out here.
Are you “keeping watch” with Jesus tonight?
Why do parishes hold a special time of Eucharistic adoration on Holy Thursday? Why is it important to “watch” with Our Lord?
Our RCIA Gift Guide: Heaven Will Be Celebrating These New Catholics, and So Should You!
Each year at the Easter Vigil, scores of catechumens and candidates in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA program) receive the Sacraments of Initiation into the Catholic Church (Bapt...
Then & Now: The Apparition of Our Lady of Knock
August 21st is the anniversary of the Blessed Virgin Mary's apparition at a small village church in Knock, Ireland, in 1879. Known as Our Lady of Knock, it is a major Marian apparition approved by ...
6 Ideas for Celebrating Holy Thursday at Home
This is the second article in a new series on "How to Celebrate Holy Week at Home." He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer...” —Luke 22:1...
Do you make the Sign of the Cross too quickly?
You probably make the Sign of the Cross every day. Here are three things you may not know about one of the oldest Catholic prayers.
What was the last thing Jesus did on earth?
While that is true, Scripture tells us that Christ did something else first. “He lifted up his hands and blessed them.” (Luke 24:50)
What does the name “Jerusalem” mean?
“What’s in a name?” Juliet once asked her lover Romeo petulantly.
Video: Every Catholic Should Have a Car that Shows It!
You probably keep all kinds of things stashed away in your car, especially if you spend a lot of time commuting . . . but does your stash include reminders of your holy faith?The automobile is prob...
Catholic Encouragement for Single Parents: Grace for the Journey
Find hope and encouragement as a Catholic single parent. Discover God's grace, practical spiritual support, and faith-filled resources for your family.
Purgatory: Why We Believe & What We Can Do
After growth and vibrancy during the lush and prolific seasons, sunstruck leaves in the treetops begin to age and turn. They slowly dapple with the passage of time. Drying and curling until no long...
What is the origin of the famous “Madonna of the Streets” painting?
A young Italian girl and her baby brother provided the inspiration for this timeless image.
What Does It Mean to be a Catholic Mystic?
Have you marveled at accounts of the saints who received spiritual consolations and supernatural experiences, then wondered how they achieved that "special something" beyond the rest of us? We ofte...
Why did Pius XII institute the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker?
St. Joseph’s May 1st feast day was a response to a Communist celebration.