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The Benefits of Displaying Sacred Art in Your Home
Catholic art, which is deeply rooted in centuries-old tradition, encompasses a broad range of religious subjects and themes. From intricate paintings of saints to beautifully crafted crucifixes, th...
These Sacred Walls - A Meditation on the Parish Church
Recently my parish celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the dedication of our Church. To help mark the significance of the occasion, our church building got a mini-makeover. We reconfigured the space...
5 Ways to Honor the Immaculate Heart This Month
Did you know that the Church designates each month of the year to honor a specific devotional theme? This allows the faithful to unite in prayer throughout the liturgical year as we dedicate—or red...
Heaven's Window: Praying With Sacred Art
Sacred art as a form of prayer was a subject explored in our Good Catholic's digital content series School of Prayer. This series talked about the tragic heresy known as “iconoclasm” which reared i...
Everything You Need to Know about the Sacred Triduum
The very purpose for which Christmas happened...Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday when Jesus made his final entrance into Jerusalem.
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...
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...
How To Do Lectio Divina (Praying With Sacred Scripture)
Prayer is a necessity for living an authentic Christian life. In fact, prayer is not only essential—it is also our primary means of communicating with God. Of all the Church’s treasures, there is n...
St. Gertrude the Great: Into the Heart of Christ Through Prayer
St. Gertrude is one of the most remarkable mystics of the Catholic Church. Her life, her writings, and her experiences of the Heart of Christ through prayer have had a significant impact on Catholi...
How To Have a Warrior’s Heart Throughout Lent (And Always)
My Lent is generally one of serene, recollected repentance. I aspire to make very specific changes to my schedule, my prayer life, and my habits. It is typically a spiritually-fruitful and intense ...
What Mary's Perfect, Immaculate Heart Means For Her Imperfect Children
Did I have a relationship with Our Lady when I was growing up? If you had asked me, I would have said yes. After all, I recited the rosary. I prayed the Angelus. One year in high school I even memo...
Why a saint once kept Sunday sacred by protecting a stranger’s shoes
Sundays are especially important because they are the days we give to Christ by attending Holy Mass
The Mother Who Speaks to Every Heart: The Incredible Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe And Her Enduring Message
She appeared on a hill outside Mexico City nearly 500 years ago, but her voice still echoes across continents. Our Lady of Guadalupe is not only the beloved Mother of the Mexican people—she is the ...
Preparing Kids for Faith Formation Classes - Helping Young Hearts Grow in Faith
Learn about the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) and how to prepare your child for faith formation classes by creating a culture of faith at home.
Have you heard of a Pardon Crucifix?
You may have seen this powerful sacramental without knowing it.
Have you heard of the Miraculous Garden of St. Fiacre?
Today, some still visit places associated with St. Fiacre seeking spiritual and physical healing...
Have you ever heard of the Wieliczka Salt Mine?
Did you know that in southern Poland, outside of Krakow, there’s a chapel made entirely of salt?
Have you ever heard of St. Jerome’s Cave in the Holy Land?
The Church of St. Catherine inspires awe in every pilgrim who visits it. And even more fascinating sites can be found underneath it!
Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Southern Cross: Have you heard of it?
The title isn't suggesting some new apparition of Mary. Our Lady of the Southern Cross is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, connected to the Southern Cross
What Are the First Friday and First Saturday Devotions?
Have you ever heard the terms "First Friday" and "First Saturday" thrown around in Catholic circles, without knowing why there was something special about these particular days at the start of each...
The Symbolism Behind Common Catholic Medals
Catholic medals have been a significant part of the Faith for centuries, often worn as expressions of devotion and symbols of protection and divine grace. Each medal holds unique symbolism and refl...
Which saint lived in a cider barrel while caring for the sick?
Fr. John Eudes crawled back into the big, empty barrel that formerly held cider. It was almost large enough to live in—although a bit damp and cold at times—while he attended the suffering plague v...
What is the “Golden Arrow” prayer?
Who gave it to us? And why?
How to Create a Catholic Home Altar That Strengthens Family Prayer
Learn how to create a Catholic home altar that strengthens family prayer with simple ideas, meaningful items, and placement tips.