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The Feast of the Holy Archangels: Their Identity & Mission
On September 29th the Church honors the Holy Archangels. Although there are believed to be seven archangels (based on Tobit 12:15 and Rev. 8:2), only these three are mentioned by name in the Cathol...
The Connection Between St. Faustina and Fatima
What do the private revelations of St. Faustina Kowalska have in common with the events at Fatima? Visions of a destroying angel and of the Holy Trinity, the 13th day, a call to penance, and a ferv...
Prayer for the Holy Souls in Purgatory by St. Gertrude the Great
According to tradition, St. Gertrude the Great was told by Our Lord that each time she piously recited the following prayer, it would release 1,000 souls (or a vast number) from their suffering ...
A Great Marian Book: Under the Mantle by Fr. Don Calloway
We are living in an extraordinary time of grace and mercy. With an increasingly secularized world growing ever more hostile to the Christian faith, it is in these times that Jesus, through the Imma...
Who were the Catholic heroes of revolutionary France?
Meet the rebels of the Vendée—a group who gave everything for God and country.
Why November Offers Us Time to Remember Christ's Agony
We can offer Him our gratitude for His sacrifice, and we can ask for the grace to prepare our hearts to receive Him this Advent season.
6 Things You Might Not Know About the Sign of the Cross
Most of us know that the sign of the cross invokes the Holy Trinity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. But there is a lot more to know about this traditional gesture that brings to mind Ou...
The Marvelous Mysteries of Light
Interested in learning more about the Rosary? Check out Full of Grace, presented by Good Catholic, to unlock what St. Francis de Sales called, "the greatest method of praying." Much of our Chris...
Wearing the Crucifix: What We Believe
Why Do Catholics Wear Crucifixes? Cross vs. Crucifix Explained.
Which Catholic Medals To Wear for Spiritual Protection
Catholic medals are a type of sacramental that serve as reminders of faith and devotion. Among the many Catholic medals available, certain options are particularly revered as powerful means of aski...
The Battle Cry of St. Michael the Archangel
The most extraordinary and staggering conflict that ever took place happened not between men, but in the heavens, before the dawn of man on earth. Sacred Scripture gives us this history in Revelati...
Parenting Thoughts, Tips, and Prayers From Saints Who Were Parents
I am not yet a parent. In fact, I’m not even married. So you might be thinking: “Why in the world is SHE writing this article?” Well, for two reasons, actually. First: see, the thing is...
St. Patrick’s Day in America: Faith, Heritage, and the Joy of Celebrating the Saints
An Italian reflection on St. Patrick’s Day, Irish faith in America, and how the celebration of saints like St. Patrick and St. Joseph strengthens Catholic culture.
Why did Saint Bernardine hold up a sign with the name of Jesus?
The saints understood that repeating the Holy Name is not superstition or empty repetition.
The priest who blew up his own church—Part II
Today we continue on the trail of Fr. Albert Braun!
Catholic Medals: A Look At Some Of The Most Popular
The Catholic Church has been blessed with a beautiful tradition of religious medals. Catholic Medals actually find their origin in the Greek and Roman practice of wearing amulets to honor pagan god...
The Advent Wreath Tradition & Meaning
For many Christians, Advent wreaths are a favorite way to celebrate the month of December leading up to Christmas Day. Although Advent Wreaths are very popular, many are not aware of the rich meani...
6 Gifts of the Ascension of the Lord
Many gifts were poured out upon the Apostles after the Ascension, while they prayed and awaited the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. Through patient prayer, they secured these gifts for eac...
A Marian Garden Made in Heaven
As a new Catholic, I'm enjoying my 'nesting phase'—filling my home with reminders of my Christian faith. As a Protestant, I didn't have much of anything to look at that directed my eyes and though...
Catholic Father's Day Gifts for Grandpa: Faith-Filled Gifts He'll Treasure
Find meaningful Catholic Father's Day gifts for Grandpa, including personalized keepsakes, prayer gifts, books, St. Joseph devotionals & everyday items.
How To Offer Up Your Intentions At Mass
As Catholic laity, we often hear about "active participation" at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We may think that "active" participation means "physical" participation—such as being a cantor, a le...
Five Prayers for Students in College and Graduate School
As a graduate student, I often struggle with prayer. It seems like I rush from class to class, and study session to study session, and the only prayer that passes my lips seems to be the one I whis...
New Saints To Be Declared on October 19th in St. Peter's Square
On October 19, 2025, Pope Leo XIV will raise to the altars seven blesseds whose lives testify to God’s boundless mercy. From a reformed occultist in Italy to martyrs and missionaries across the glo...
Entering the Cell of Self-Knowledge with St. Catherine of Siena
If the cell of self-knowledge is so life-giving, why do we resist it? Simply put: because it is uncomfortable.