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Why did St. John Bosco spend his final strength building a church to the Sacred Heart in Rome?
The story of St. John Bosco's final years is a powerful reminder that God often reveals His plan one step at a time. Sometimes we only begin to understand it when we look back.
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.
6 Ways for Catholics to Celebrate Memorial Day
Because of one man's sacrifice, we are privileged to choose and live our faith. Christ died freely and willingly to save us. Then the saints and martyrs followed in His footsteps, devoting life and...
How can rest be holy?
And why must we rest on Sundays and holy days?
6 Facts About St. John Eudes and the Sacred & Immaculate Hearts
Devotion to the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts seems timeless to modern-day Catholics. Today it's a given that we honor their purity and sacrificial love, but that was not always the case. St. John E...
Why Veteran's Day Is Personal...For Us All
Whether parents, siblings, children, or extended family, the sacrifices and commitments made by these individuals directly affect and influence our lives.
Holy Hauntings: A Catholic Guide to Ghosts, Purgatory, and Halloween
Let us not be afraid of the supernatural. Instead, let us reclaim this Halloween season as a truly Catholic time. Let the plastic skeletons and fake cobwebs remind us of the real bones of our ances...
RCIA - What to Know & Why It Should Inspire Us
Every year during the Easter Vigil Mass, the Church welcomes thousands of new Catholics into the fold. She celebrates the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) on Holy Saturday to seal thes...
What is the Litany of Humility?
Learn this beautifully challenging tool for holiness.
My Photo Journey Through the Easter Triduum
Easter is a glorious time to be Catholic. There is nothing more wonderful to participate in than the various liturgies of the Easter Triduum, the holiest time of year. This is the solemn three-day ...
Wearing the Crucifix: What We Believe
Why Do Catholics Wear Crucifixes? Cross vs. Crucifix Explained.
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...
Catholic American Pilgrimage Destination #6: California Missions
Today, all twenty-one California missions still stand, making them one of the most remarkable pilgrimage routes in the United States.
Why is New Year’s Eve also known as Sylvester’s Night?
Under the direction of Pope Sylvester and Emperor Constantine, great churches were built in Rome such as the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Basilica of Santa Croce, and Old St. Peter’s Basilica.
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...
“No Greater Love”: the Catholic chaplains who gave everything.
“Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13)
6 distractions that may be keeping you from God
Sometimes the noisiest place is our own mind. We replay conversations, anticipate problems, mentally write tomorrow's to-do list, or worry about things we cannot control.
Good Friday At Home: 5 Tips For Families & Individuals
This is the third article in a new series on "How to Celebrate Holy Week at Home."On Good Friday we contemplate—and enter deeply into—the suffering and crucifixion of Our Lord. Like the Apostles, w...
What Saint John Paul II Meant To My Catholic Faith
I became a Catholic in 1991. To say that my faith was affected by the man who was pope at the time of my conversion is an understatement. At first I could not anticipate how this Holy Pontiff, who ...
99 Questions to Complete Your Examination of Conscience
Many of us may be tempted to begin our examination of conscience when we get in line at the confessional. There is nothing wrong with this practice, but preparing is always best.
Pope Francis, the Die-hard Soccer Fan!
The article below is about Argentina's "San Lorenzo de Almagro Football Club" and one of their biggest fans, Pope Francis. This story was forwarded to us in an email, and we thought we'd share! W...
How to Support Military Families: A Catholic Guide to Faith and Encouragement
Support military families with faith. Discover Catholic encouragement, practical help, and meaningful ways to strengthen soldiers and loved ones during deployment.
Which daring Mexican priest was famous for his disguises?
The threat of death could not stop Fr. Miguel Pro.
Did you know memory can be a virtue?
Discover how St. Thomas Aquinas connects memory to prudence, and why remembering rightly is essential to living a faithful life.