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Not The Lent We Wanted (And What To Do About It)
So. Your Lent didn't quite turn out the way you expected. I can relate.As I type, I have my earbuds playing some of my favorite music. Yet I had given up music for Lent. I am also eating the chocol...
What Happens When a Pope Dies? The Process, Traditions, and Future of the Church
The passing of a pope marks a solemn yet highly organized transition in the Catholic Church. While each pontiff may request certain modifications to their funeral and burial, centuries-old traditio...
Why Do Catholics Choose A Saint’s Name At Baptism?
Candles are lit, the petite white gown has been donned by a squirming infant, and now the celebrant turns to the parents holding the child and solemnly asks:“What name do you give your child?”In re...
3 Ways to Spiritually Prepare Your Child for Their First Communion
It has finally arrived on the horizon . . . the day of your child’s First Holy Communion. You’ve probably been waiting and preparing for this moment for quite some time. You’ve labored to raise yo...
How To Do The Stations of the Cross At Home
Now that most public liturgies are canceled—both Masses and parish Stations of the Cross—many of us are feeling the void in our Lenten practices. The good news is: you don’t have to gather in you...
St. Martin of Tours: Cloak-Cutting Man of Courage
In addition to being Armistice Day and Veterans Day, November 11th is the Feast of St. Martin of Tours, patron saint of France, soldiers, and beggars. The most famous incident in Martin's life ...
FAQs About Lent
Lent is coming and we know you've got questions! From Ash Wednesday to fasting rules, from no-meat Fridays to the real meaning of "almsgiving," we've got you covered right here. And if you can't fi...
The Road to Emmaus is Our Story
Walk the Road to Emmaus and discover how to recognize Christ in suffering, the Eucharist, and daily life through faith, prayer, and grace.
A Patron Saint For Alcoholism
Venerable Matt Talbot, whose feast day is June 19*, is considered the patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Matt was one of thirteen children. His father, wh...
The First Marian Apparition in Church History: Our Lady of the Pillar
October 12th, in addition to being Columbus Day, is also the feast day of Our Lady of the Pillar, patroness of all Hispanic peoples. While not one of the most widely known titles of Our Lady, it is...
Why The First Catholics Came to America: The Search for Religious Freedom
Discover why early Catholics came to America seeking religious freedom, how Maryland became a Catholic refuge, and the role Catholics played in shaping religious liberty. Part 1 in a 4-part series.
If The Walls of My House Could Talk
As I write this, I am sitting in the only chair left in our living room. Boxes surround me, most of which are packed and awaiting tape and a Sharpie marker label. After twenty-three years of livin...
The Saint Who Influenced Pope St. John Paul II's Profound Devotion to Mary
Pope St. John Paul II was well known for having a deep and abiding love for the Blessed Virgin Mary. His devotion to her was evident in all that he did: his teaching, his prayer life, even his papa...
The Lenten Program: How To Prepare For Your Most Fruitful Lent Yet!
Why does it always seem that as soon as we put away the last of the ornaments and decorations, Lent comes upon us faster than we can work off that last batch of Christmas cookies we ate? We gener...
Why St. Anthony Should Be Formally Named the Patron of Lost Diamond Rings + Your Stories
St. Anthony of Padua is known as the Patron Saint of lost items, and for good reason! In the 13th century, during his days as a Franciscan preacher, St. Anthony used to carry a precious copy of the...
What is a Daily Examen and Why Pray It?
St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuit Order, popularized the daily Examen in his classic work, The Spiritual Exercises. The Examen, or examination of conscience, is typically prayed at the ...
Before the Conclave: What the Cardinals Are Doing Right Now
With the death of our beloved Holy Father, the Church has entered a sacred time known as the sede vacante—the period when the See of Peter is vacant and the Church prayerfully prepares for a new sh...
The Importance of the Holy Eucharist in Catholicism
Veiled in the quiet reverence of the Mass, the Holy Eucharist is the beating heart of Catholic worship. This sacrament is not merely a ritual, but a divine mystery that invites believers into a pro...
Six Lies the Devil Wants Us To Believe
Ever since Adam and Eve tasted the enticing fruit in the Garden of Eden, the Father of Lies has been harassing us. Satan's efforts to distort the truth and his attempts at convincing us to question...
Missionaries of the Poor: Everyday Heroes
"The more we are afflicted in this world, the greater is our assurance in the next; the more sorrow in the present, the greater will be our joy in the future." — Saint Isidore of SevilleI am headin...
Lessons from the Heart of St. Angela Merici
St. Angela Merici, born in Desenzano, Italy in 1474, established the Ursuline Order to teach young girls the Catholic Christian faith. This little known but powerful friend of God truly had the hea...
The Scrutinies - What They Are and Why They Are Important
If you are sitting in the pew during the third, fourth, and fifth Sunday of Lent, and RCIA members join you at mass, you are present for "the Scrutinies"...
Six Lies The Devil Wants Us To Believe
Ever since Adam and Eve tasted the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, Satan has been harassing us. The efforts of the Father of Lies to distort the truth—and his attempts at convincing us to q...
Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: The Mother Who Knows Our Hearts
I had never really contemplated the sorrows Mary suffered. My eyes were opened to her in a new way.