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What We Can Learn From the Apparition of St. Joseph at Fatima
On October 13, 1917, during the final apparition of Our Lady at Fatima (the day of the Miracle of the Sun), St. Joseph appeared to the three children of Fatima. He was holding the Child Jesus.
Can you make a vacation holy? It's not that hard to do!
Perhaps that is why Jesus called His Apostles away to rest, and why we can rest with Him too, especially on our time away.
Did you know that the real Wonder Woman was a saint?
For 1,500 years this saint waited eagerly to intercede for fellow Christians.
Sacrament Spotlight: Confirmation
One of the most mysterious sacraments of the Church is Confirmation. Confirmation is unique in that it is both a Sacrament of initiation, meaning that it initiates or begins our Christian life, wh...
12 Gift Ideas to Express Your Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe is part of Mexico's identity, and most Mexicans are proud to call themselves Guadalupanos.For other Hispanic and non-Hispanic countries, the affection for the Moth...
5 Reasons Catholics Should Own & Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Many Catholics have heard of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, or seen the "big green book" originally published during Pope St. John Paul II's papacy in 1992. Do you own one? Have you read one...
What can the Epiphany can teach us?
With its few simple traditions, the Epiphany is a beautiful and powerful feast!
How to Celebrate the Rites & Blessings of Epiphany
Epiphany is one of the Church's major and spectacular feasts. It occurs on January 6th, the final day of the 12 days of Christmas (in some locations it is transferred to the Sunday between January ...
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.
How do you raise a saint? Ask Antonia Acutis
Today, Antonia travels the world sharing her son's story. Yet one of the most beautiful aspects of her testimony is her humility.
The Scapular Devotion of Pope St. John Paul II
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 photo). He is reporte...
Celebrating All Saints & All Souls in Poland: An Unforgettable Experience
When my husband and I planned our European late-October/early-November honeymoon, and arranged to be in Poland during the feast of All Saints Day and the memorial of All Souls, I had no idea what a...
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 ...
4 Life Lessons from St. John the Baptist - Courage & Discipleship for Today
From the moment he leapt in his mother Elizabeth's womb to the moment of his martyrdom, St. John the Baptist gave himself entirely to communicating the message and love of Christ. This mysterious s...
Blessed Imelda Lambertini, Patroness of First Communicants
Little Imelda Lambertini loved Jesus so deeply that she often wondered, “Can anyone receive Jesus into their heart and not die?”This caused her to request, when she was just five years old, to rece...
Priest. Soldier. POW. Medal of Honor Recipient.
Have you heard of the exploits of Army Chaplain (Capt.) Emil Joseph Kapaun?
Meditations for Holy Week: Monday
"Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord." —Psalm 27:14Monday of Holy Week is a day of waiting. Just as in the Christmas carol we sing, "Let every heart prepare Him ...
A Pilgrim's Diary From World Youth Day: #Krakow2016
Christine LaPorte of Oceanside, CA (@celaporte) guest posted for us on our Instagram feed from World Youth Day in Kraków, Poland. She returned home and shared more of her pilgrim experience throug...
The Truth About the Holy Family: God’s Pattern for Family Life
Love usually makes husband and wife one, states Sheen, but in the case of Mary and Joseph, it was not their combined loves but Jesus who made them one.
The priest who blew up his own church
His story has so many fascinating chapters, we have to tell it in 2 parts!
A Prayer to St. Florian, Patron Saint of Firefighters
St. Florian (c. 250-304 A.D.) was a commander in the Roman army serving under the Emperor Diocletian in present-day Austria. Among his duties was the organization of firefighting brigades.
Who is the patron saint of alcoholics?
Matt Talbot was an ordinary man with an ordinary problem. How did he overcome it?
Devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus
The month of January is traditionally dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, with January 3rd being the feast of the Holy Name. After the Blessed Virgin Mary had conceived her Child by the Holy Spiri...
The St. Benedict Medal: A Medal Rich in Meaning
Tomorrow is the feast day of one of the most influential saints of the West, St. Benedict of Nursia. This blog is meant to not only honor St. Benedict, but also explain and honor the famous and pow...