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Are you familiar with Our Lady of Agony
The title is closely related to Our Lady of Sorrows, but with a slightly different emphasis
Our Lady of Sorrows: The Seven Sorrows of Mary & How to Pray the Chaplet
Discover the Seven Sorrows of Mary, the history and meaning of Our Lady of Sorrows, her September 15 feast day, and how to pray the chaplet.
What We Can Learn From Sts. James & John - The Sons of Thunder
The two beloved Apostles Our Lord nicknamed the Sons of Thunder, St. James the Greater and St. John the Evangelist, are among my biblical favorites. These two brothers are inspiring and wonderful c...
A Prayer for Ash Wednesday: A Different Kind of Fasting & Feasting
Penitential prayers are an important Lenten devotional practice. Here is one to get you started on Ash Wednesday to help you have the right disposition of heart as your 40+ day journey begins. [[17...
The Last 7 Words of Jesus: A Lenten Meditation
Lent is a time that the Universal Church reflects on Christ's Passion and Death in an intensely focused way. After Jesus was nailed to the cross, He spoke 7 short expressions. These statements are ...
Why We Should Get to Know St. John the Beloved
Love consists not in feeling great things but in having a great detachment and in suffering for the beloved. ~St. John of the Cross St. John the Evangelist, "the disciple whom Jesus loved", als...
4 ways to pray the Rosary: Which is best for you?
Discover four spiritual styles of praying the Rosary and find a fresh way to meditate on the mysteries with Mary.
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...
7 Lessons Learned From Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows
The Church dedicates the month of September to Our Lady of Sorrows It's a devotion that has become a favorite of mine. As a convert, it took me a while to become comfortable with Mary and to tru...
What is the most disturbing detail on the Shroud of Turin?
Long before the Shroud became widely studied by science and technology, the early Church venerated the Holy Face of Christ through tradition and sacred art.
St. Helena and Her Love for The Cross
Saint Helen (also known as St. Helena), was a woman of humble means from Asia Minor. She married (or was a consort of) a Roman army officer who would become the future Roman Emperor Constantius Chl...
6 Reasons St. Joseph is the Terror of Demons
He is one of the most important figures in salvation history. He is the most powerful saint in heaven, beloved and honored by Catholics for centuries. Yet little is known of the life of St. Joseph ...
3 Timeless Virtues We Learn From Saint John The Beloved
St. John the Evangelist is known as "the disciple whom Jesus loved" or "beloved one."
Why November Offers Us Time to Remember Christ's Agony
We can offer Him our gratitude for His sacrifice, and we can ask for the grace to prepare our hearts to receive Him this Advent season.
12 Inspiring Religious Paintings & Their Meanings
Being Catholic doesn't mean that I spend all day praying, listening to Christian music, and watching EWTN. When I travel, I visit museums as part of my must-see list. On previous trips I didn't loo...
Get to Know Your Guardian Angel and the Angels of Your Loved Ones
Our parish in Charlotte, North Carolina recently had the privilege of a visit from a priest of Opus Sanctorum Angelorum who offered us the opportunity to consecrate ourselves to our Guardian Angels...
Virtual Pilgrimage: Do The 7 Church Pilgrimage At Home
This Holy Week, many of us are searching for ways to bring the celebration of the Triduum into our homes. Without the ability to go to our parishes and take part in the traditional liturgies, we mu...
A Rosary Primer
Most Catholics would say you'd be hard-pressed to find a devotion more cherished than the rosary. In fact, it has become so associated with Catholicism that even many non-Catholics are familiar wit...
Praying the Via Lucis (Way of Light) during the Easter Season
The Via Lucis, or the "Way of Light" in Latin, is a Catholic devotion also known as the Stations of the Resurrection. In these Stations, we meditate on Christ's Resurrection and the incredible eve...
Pray a Novena for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of November to praying in a special way for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The Holy Souls also have their own feast day on November 2nd.St. Alphonsus Li...