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Great Catholic Books to Read in 2026
At the end of the day, a bookshelf is a small portrait of what we think matters. So, what's on your shelf?
7 Simple Ways to Celebrate The Assumption of Mary
The Assumption is a feast of Mary, but it is also one that points to the hope of heaven... So how can we celebrate this important feast?
4 Ways to Boost Your Spiritual Life This Summer — Inspired by the Rule of St. Benedict
As a new Benedictine Oblate, I’ve been reading through the Rule of St. Benedict and trying to apply its wisdom to my everyday life. St. Benedict wrote his Rule for monks, but it’s meant for anyone ...
9 Practical Tips to Help You Stay Focused at Mass
Let's face it, keeping distractions at bay during Mass is a difficult task for just about everyone.We're human. We live in a fast-paced world. We have so many things bouncing around in our minds th...
What Makes a Holy Vacation?
Is it hard to imagine the Lord at rest, given all He had to do in His short time among us? Did Jesus ever take a vacation? We know He kept the Sabbath, so He rested on that day in obedience to the ...
Can We Really Pray Unceasingly? 5 Ways to Try
When I used to read this verse:"...pray without ceasing..." (1 Thessalonians 5:17)...my mind wanted to tab it under a certain category in my brain. You probably know those categories well:a. Not a...
Ways For Catholics To Celebrate St. Nicholas's Day
December 6th is the feast day of St. Nicholas, the patron saint of children, which appropriately falls during the Advent season. This feast day is an especially exciting one for children as they co...
The Best First Holy Communion Gifts for Boys: A Buying Guide
In parishes across the country children are being prepared to receive their next Sacrament of Initiation into the Catholic Church: First Communion.
Three Generations of Veneration: St. Joseph of Cupertino
In my family, we have been devoted to the patron saint of test-takers, airline pilots & passengers, astronauts, and those with learning disabilities for at least three generations. It began whe...
You Belong in My Heart: A Personal Reflection on the Sacred Heart of Jesus
A personal reflection on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, family faith, providence, and Christ's love through every season of life.
The Poor You Will Always Have With You
Have you ever encountered a stranger in need who asks you for money? A homeless person on the sidewalk downtown? An unemployed veteran in a wheelchair, soliciting funds from passers-by? Someone sta...
Gifts Ideas for the Priests We Cherish
Is it far-fetched to say we Catholics cherish our priests? After all, they may not even know us personally; they may recognize our faces, but not know our names (though it's amazing how priests do ...
How to Celebrate the Saints of Advent
Advent is a beautiful liturgical season—and within its four weeks are many wonderful saints and feasts to celebrate! Honoring these feast days can help us prepare ourselves to welcome Our Infant Ki...
Top 5 RCIA Gifts: What Every New Catholic Should Have
Easter is coming soon, and one of the things that makes this liturgical feast so special is all the catechumens and candidates who've gone through the R.C.I.A. process (Rite of Christian Initiation...
Three of the Most Misunderstood Saints of All Time
Most Catholics can rattle off a list of who they consider to be the ten most popular saints. The lists would vary, of course, but would most likely contain many of the same names. There are some ...
The Joy of a Sober Life and a Book to Help us Celebrate it
I know sobriety doesn't mean standing on the sidelines while everyone else enjoys life; I happen to believe it means entering more fully into it.