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Jesus and the Sacrament of Baptism: God's Extravagance in Recreating Us
The Feast of Jesus' Baptism is usually celebrated on the Sunday after Epiphany, the eighth day in the octave of Epiphany, and marks the final day of the Christmas season. On this feast day we celeb...
The Catholic doctor who survived the atomic bomb…
…and became a herald of forgiveness to a devastated people.
What does a day in the life of a saint look like?
Let’s tag along on a day in St. John Vianney’s life.
4 Patron Saints for Restless Nights
These saintly friends will help you find peaceful rest.
Let The Saints Guide You To An Extraordinary Life! A Lesson on Heroic Virtue
The saints are as different as they are similar. Some saints lived short lives; some long ones; some saints were married, others single; some saints came from prominence, others from obscurity; so...
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...
Wellness: A Catholic Perspective
Wellness is one trend we’re actually glad to see! From green smoothies to mindfulness apps, the world is all about “wellness”—and for good reason. But as Catholics, we’re called to something deeper.
Our Lady of Good Counsel and the image that appeared out of nowhere
Mother of Good Counsel. It is a title the Church invokes when seeking clarity in moments of uncertainty
Who were Blesseds Jacinta and Francisco Marto and why do their lives matter?
For Catholic families and believers today, Jacinta and Francisco show us how even the smallest hearts can carry extraordinary love.
St. Katharine Drexel: From Wealthy Heiress to Religious Founder
The life of St. Katharine Drexel shows the great impact of generosity and how powerful the gift of self can be. Her life and love for the Eucharist challenge us to pursue truth and generosity in ou...
The Significance of the Year of Prayer in Catholicism
In January 2024, Pope Francis announced 2024 as the Year of Prayer. This designated year serves as a collective call to the faithful that encourages us to renew our spiritual journeys and align our...
Living Liturgically: Using Holy Water in Your Devotional Life
Catholics expect Holy Water to be present at the entrance to every church, but many don't realize that it's so much more than a Sunday ritual. It's an ancient and powerful sacramental of the Church...
Everything You Need to Know about the Divine Mercy Devotion
The Divine Mercy devotion is a modern devotion to the attribute of God's infinite mercy that was promulgated by St. Faustina Kowalska in Poland, and later to the the Universal Church by Pope St. Jo...
Which daring Mexican priest was famous for his disguises?
The threat of death could not stop Fr. Miguel Pro.
9 Things Few People Know About Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12th is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is a glorious feast not just for the people of Mexico, but for the USA too and all the people of the Americas.
How to Use the St. Benedict Medal
The popular St. Benedict medal is crafted after the spiritual legacy of St. Benedict of Nursia (d. 547 A.D.) the founder of the incomparable order of Benedictine monks, and, as a result, Western mo...
Holy Hygge? The Catholic approach to a cozy fall and winter
There's no need to dread the colder and darker days.
Discover the Vision of Mary's Heavenly Glory by St. Bridget of Sweden
Saint Bridget of Sweden (1303 - 1373) was one of the most important and famous mystics of the Middle Ages, causing her to be named one of the patron saints of all Europe.
6 Reasons St. Joseph is the Terror of Demons
He is one of the most important figures in salvation history. He is the most powerful saint in heaven, beloved and honored by Catholics for centuries. Yet little is known of the life of St. Joseph ...
The Story Behind the Making of the Official Fatima Statue
The below excerpt is taken from the book Vision of Fatima by Fr. Tom McGlynn, O.P., the sculptor who crafted the Our Lady of Fatima statue according to the instructions of Sr. Lucia Santos, the las...
Is it holy to exercise?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is clear that the human body is not an accessory to the spiritual life, but an essential part of it.
The Heroic Death of St. Paul Miki & Companions: the First Japanese Martyrs
This guest post was written by Mary Kate Hetzel In 1597, Paul Miki and his twenty five companions were crucified for their Christian faith in Nagasaki, Japan.A Japanese layman, St. Paul Miki was bo...
How many approved Marian apparitions are there?
Discover the 16 Marian apparitions officially approved by the Catholic Church—and learn how the Church investigates these miraculous events. Includes insights on locally approved apparitions like O...
A Guide to 4 Popular Devotional Tools for Lent
Christmas and Easter are the two principle feasts of the liturgical year. On Christmas our Savior was born, and on Easter, the Church's most important feast, our Savior accomplished what he was bor...