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The 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis
On October 3, 1226, Francis died at the Portiuncula, the little chapel that had become one of the most important places in his life.
The 5 Spiritual Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation
The Sacrament of Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church (together with Baptism and Holy Communion).This special anointing given by the bishop or priest h...
The Year of Faith: Making the Most of It
Today, October 11, is the official launch of the Year of Faith. This date is significant because it's the 50th anniversary of the Second Vatican council and the 20th anniversary of the publication ...
What Happens at the Rite of Confirmation: The 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Explained
The Sacrament of Confirmation is a sacrament of anointing by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is one of the three Persons of the Holy Trinity; he is the comforter and helper that Jesus promised to ...
The Virtues of Reason and Charity in the Life of St. Jane de Chantal
As Catholics, we are fortunate to have the saints. We can look to them as models of virtue and ask for their intercessory prayer. We know that they, too, were human and lived their own vocations w...
The Marriage of All & Nothing
Recently I heard two young women chatting in line at the grocery store about marriage. They debated the advantages and disadvantages, pondering whether it was responsible to bring children into a w...
Is the Mass modeled after the Book of Revelation?
In The Lamb’s Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth, Scott Hahn reveals how the Catholic Mass mirrors the heavenly worship described in the Book of Revelation, showing that every liturgy is a partici...
Behind the Book: The Soul of the Apostolate by Jean-Baptiste Chautard
The present scandals in the Church have manypeople looking for positive solutionsto the multifaceted problems which beset the Bride of Christ,not realizing that the true solutionwill only come from...
Do you make the Sign of the Cross too quickly?
You probably make the Sign of the Cross every day. Here are three things you may not know about one of the oldest Catholic prayers.
Can you name the twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit?
You’ve learned about the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. But did you know there are also twelve fruits of the Holy Spirit?
The Prophetic Vision of St. John Bosco: The Two Columns
January 31st is the feast day of St. John Bosco. John Bosco (also called Don Bosco) was a Catholic priest who lived in Italy in the 19th century. He is most famous for his work with troubled, city...
What are the seven spiritual works of mercy?
How can we answer the spiritual needs of friends, family, and even the world?
Did you know the Spring Equinox helps decide the date of Easter?
By linking Easter to the equinox and the full moon, the early Church preserved that biblical connection while ensuring the celebration always fell on a Sunday, the day of the Resurrection.
If you have not heard the story of the 40 martyrs of Sebaste, you need to read this!
At some point in the night, one of the soldiers could bear it no longer. He left the ice, ran toward the baths, and collapsed...only to die shortly afterward. His body could not withstand the sudde...
What are the seven corporal works of mercy?
These works are the perfect guide for imitating Jesus.
6 Things You Might Not Know About the Sign of the Cross
Most of us know that the sign of the cross invokes the Holy Trinity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. But there is a lot more to know about this traditional gesture that brings to mind Ou...
Why is Mary called "the Destroyer of Heresies"?
These words come from an ancient Latin chant of the Church: Gaude, Maria Virgo, cunctas haereses sola interemisti.
What Is the Lenten Tradition of Lighting Candles?
The Catechism teaches that sacramentals such as candles prepare us to receive grace and dispose the heart toward prayer
Did You Know 2026 Marks 800 Years Since the Death of St. Francis of Assisi?
These commemorations are promoted by the Franciscan family with the support of the Holy See and invite the faithful to return to the heart of Franciscan spirituality.
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...
What I Learned From Attending the Funeral of a Stranger
Recently, I found myself at the funeral of a man I did not know. He had lived a long life and died in his mid-eighties. I gathered, from the kind words the priest spoke about him, that he was a goo...
What does it mean to be a “steward of the earth?”
It’s a bit deeper than merely recycling.
3 Reasons This Mom is Grateful for the Sacrament of Baptism
Saint Augustine said, "He who created you without your consent will not save you without your cooperation."As a mother, these words caused me concern. When my children were all young, and followed ...
One of the Best Ways to teach your kids their Faith!
Vampires, sorcerers, dragons… There seems to be an array of imaginative books for children and young adults, but what about the ones that teach and share the Catholic faith? As Catholic parents our...