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St. Joseph the Worker and the Sanctification of Human Work
Since the dawn of creation, it has been the will of God that we share in His creative work. This call to work came from the Author of All Life, from the very beginning of Creation, when the Lord in...
What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular Catholic devotions. Many are familiar with the story of Jesus appearing to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to request a special devotion...
Where Do Saint Days Come From and Why Do Some Saints Have More Than One Feast Day?
We Catholics are a celebratory people, and with good reason. Our salvation and redemption are inestimable gifts, and our Faith is rich in tradition, not to mention thanksgiving, honor, and praise o...
Why Latino Catholics Celebrate 3 Life Events in Ways that Other Cultures Normally Don't
The Latino American culture is rooted in the Catholic religion. Maybe this statement sounds hard to believe if you watch the news or read the lastest survey by the Pew Research Center about how peo...
The Carroll Family: America's Catholic Founding Dynasty
Meet the Carroll family: Charles, Daniel, and John Carroll, whose faith and leadership helped shape the founding of the United States.
St. Dymphna: Hope for Anxious Hearts
St. Dymphna, patron saint of mental health, cognitive & nervous disorders offers hope, peace, and compassionate intercession in today’s anxious world.
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.
St. Gabriel the Archangel and the Mission of the Annunciation
On March 25 the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Annunciation. It is the biblical event we remember with the first Joyful Mystery of the Holy Rosary. The Annunciation commemorates the meeting...
How Do We Confess Without the Sacrament of Confession?
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in profound ways. We have been affected not just materially, but spiritually. The critical spiritual effect is this: many C...
Fr. Kapaun, Korean War Army Chaplain, Receives Medal of Honor
On April 11th, 2013 President Obama posthumously awarded Fr. Emil Kapaun (April 20, 1916 – May 23, 1951) a medal of honor for his service, valor, and self-sacrifice as an Army chaplain during the K...
Confirmed in Christ: Receiving the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Do you remember your Confirmation? Mine took place over 40 years ago, but sadly, as a teenager, I did not study or ponder the Gifts of the Holy Spirit sealed in me on my Confirmation day. What a mi...
The Meaning & Hope in the Assumption of Mary
As we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary, the Church reminds us of her singular role and honors her as the Queen of Heaven, first among the saints.
Praying to St. Bartholomew for Physical Healing
There are many go-to saints for physical ailments and medical conditions, but little-known among them is St. Bartholomew the Apostle.Read 30 Healing Saints for Common AilmentsWe don't have as much ...
Motherhood Rooted in Joy & Gratitude
Scripture speaks of motherhood as a high and important calling. In fact, God uses the metaphor of motherhood to describe the ways in which He loves and cares for His children. Not all women are cal...
Patron Saints for the Pro-Life Movement
One of the most fundamental moral teachings of the Catholic Church, which has come into stark conflict with the spirit of the world today, is the God-given sanctity of all human life from conceptio...
What You Should Know About the Immaculate Heart of Mary
One of the most popular Marian devotions in the Catholic Church today is that of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, often honored alongside the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This devotion has its roots in Sacr...
St. Anne Line, English Martyr & Protector of Priests and Seminarians
St. Anne Line was born Alice Higham, eldest daughter of a well-off Puritan landowner whose father was a reformer for King Henry VIII of England. She converted to Catholicism in her 20's, during the...
Promises, Patterns & the Message of the Empty Tomb
Alleluia! Christ is risen! As we accompanied Him through Lent in His Passion and death, we longed for the Lover of Our Souls to rise in all His glory, depart the empty tomb transfigured, and change...
St. Rita & the Grace of What Seems Impossible
St. Rita’s life of suffering, perseverance, and hope continues to inspire Catholics facing impossible situations, grief, and unanswered prayers.
7 Meaningful Ways to Observe Good Friday
Good Friday is the most solemn of days in the Catholic Church, marking the crucifixion and death of Christ. It is a day of deep reflection, prayer, and sacrifice, preparing us for the joy of East...
A Novena to St. Paul the Apostle for Spiritual Conversion
Have you ever had a "lightning bolt" moment in your spiritual life?This "lightning moment" might be exactly like it sounds: a striking, unmistakable moment of enlightenment.Conversion of St. August...
A Spiritual Christmas Crib: Preparing Our Hearts for Christ's Coming
There is something about getting ready for Christmas that fills us with excitement—young and old alike. The hanging of lights, the hustle and bustle of shopping, the aromas of freshly-baked cooki...
St. John the Baptist: The Preview of Jesus Christ
St. John the Baptist was the last and greatest of the Old Testament prophets sent to "prepare the way of the Lord." Jesus called him the greatest of all the prophets because of his direct involvem...
Guide to the Green Scapular: A Powerful (and Surprisingly Simple) Devotion
We probably all know at least one person who has fallen away from the Catholic faith, whether it be after a tragic event, a pulling away from family and tradition, or after having doubts about the ...