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Heartfelt Gifts to Give at a Baptism: A Catholic Guide
There are few things more awe-inspiring for Catholics than the sacramental occasions we celebrate. Baptism is an especially joyful event, as an occasion to welcome new life and a reminder of the gr...
Eucharistic Miracle? Hope in Times of Unbelief
Some things just need to be shared. Many people struggle to believe in God, in His Mercy, and in the Eucharistic Presence. Sometimes a sign from above is what is needed to rekindle our hope in Our...
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.
How To Keep The Sabbath Holy If You Can't Go To Mass
Sometimes we are unable to get to Mass on Sunday due to illness or because we are caring for someone who cannot take care of themselves.Currently most of us are unable to attend Mass because public...
Where and When Was the First Eucharistic Procession?
In response, he entrusted the great theologian St. Thomas Aquinas with composing the liturgical texts for a new feast honoring the Eucharist: the Feast of Corpus Christi.
The History of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion, Part Two
In part one of our Sacred Heart blog postdiscussed the very rich and interesting history of the Sacred Heart devotion. This second installment will discuss its relationship to other Catholic devoti...
What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus: Part 2
Part One of What You Didn't Know About the Sacred Heart of Jesus discussed the very rich and interesting history of the Sacred Heart devotion.This second installment will discuss its relationship t...
Do you know why the St. Benedict medal is considered so powerful?
Catholics should never treat the St. Benedict medal as a superstitious object. Sacramentals are sacred signs instituted by the Church to prepare us to receive grace and to sanctify the circumstance...
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...
Is First Communion a Tradition or a Conviction Among Latinos?
We are soon approaching the 2015 First Communion season. Preparations for your child's First Holy Communion have started. You may be stressed thinking and looking where to find everything you need:...
The Power of Sacred Music to Move the Soul
As a runner, I recognize that music has an effect on my emotional state and even on my psyche. I often run alone and love the solitude, peace, and recollection gained when running in silence—but th...
St. Benedict: The Saint Behind the Medal of Protection
Who was St. Benedict? Discover his life, Rule, St. Benedict Medal, patronage of protection, and enduring spiritual legacy.
Vatican Canonizes First Ever Married Couple: Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux
Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, were canonized by Pope Francis on October 18th, 2015, to coincide with the Synod of Bishops on the Family. Louis and Zelie Mar...
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 ...
Where is the Sacred Heart found in Scripture?
The Sacred Heart devotion is not simply a private piety from a later century. It is deeply rooted in Scripture itself.
Nunc Coepi! Begin Again...Right Now
Many of us believe that new beginnings are one-time opportunities—and if we miss that one-time chance, we think that's it. No turning over a new leaf until a new and specific opportunity arises.But...
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...
Video: What It's Like to Have a Priest Bless Your Car
One of our coworkers, Jessica, recently purchased a new vehicle, and she wanted to have it blessed by a priest. Below is the video of the full Rite of Blessing for a new vehicle given at St. Vincen...
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 Exorcism Formula & Blessing Ritual of the St. Benedict Medal
St. Benedict of Nursia (d. 547 A.D.) was an incredibly important saint for the Church. There are also many accounts of the Saint triumphing over traps the Devil set for him during his lifetime...
Love Is a Decision, Not Just a Feeling
My husband and I first heard the words “Love is a decision” from a Catholic priest about five years after we were married. It was a bit of a paradigm shift. Even in the pre-marriage class we attend...
The Efficacious Three Hail Mary Novena
There is a centuries-old tradition in the Catholic Church of praying three Hail Marys every day in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and to request her assistance throughout the course of our day.
Did you know that the Brown Scapular has worked miracles?
A huge neighborhood fire was no match for Our Lady.
The Strange Gift Jesus Wants Most: Our Sins
What does Confession have to do with surrender? A Catholic reflection on mercy, self-knowledge, and the freedom that comes from giving God our sins.