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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...
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.
7 Simple Ways to Celebrate The Assumption of Mary
The Assumption is a feast of Mary, but it is also one that points to the hope of heaven... So how can we celebrate this important feast?
What Does It Mean to be a Catholic Mystic?
Have you marveled at accounts of the saints who received spiritual consolations and supernatural experiences, then wondered how they achieved that "special something" beyond the rest of us? We ofte...
Your Stories of Holy Objects Surviving Storms, Fires, and Floods
I once posted an article from Aleteia.org on The Catholic Company Facebook page about a fire on a military base in Spain that charred everything except for a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary stand...
Celebrating Dads With Gifts From The Catholic Company
The biblical image of God the Father is not just happenstance. God wanted to be seen by His children as Creator, Provider, Caregiver, Teacher, Comforter, Sustainer, Healer, and even Corrector. Does...
Do Catholics really pray “to” statues?
Many people outside the Church misunderstand the Catholic use of (and love for) statues.
What shrine did Pope Benedict XVI call his “spiritual homeland”?
Bavaria’s ancient Marian shrine formed this pope’s spiritual life.
The Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary: How One Prayer Changed History
Discover the inspiring history of the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Battle of Lepanto, and why Catholics still turn to the Rosary as a powerful weapon of prayer today.
The Marvelous Mysteries of Light
Interested in learning more about the Rosary? Check out Full of Grace, presented by Good Catholic, to unlock what St. Francis de Sales called, "the greatest method of praying." Much of our Chris...
Did you know that the real Wonder Woman was a saint?
For 1,500 years this saint waited eagerly to intercede for fellow Christians.
10 Thoughtful Catholic Gifts That Inspire Faith and Joy: Perfect for Every Occasion
Finding the perfect gift can be a challenging task, especially when you want it to resonate on a deeper level. Whether it’s a birthday, a baptism, or just a thoughtful gesture, choosing a gift that...
Making a Place For Prayer in Your Home
My mom became Catholic a few years ago. I was fortunate enough to sit in on many of her RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes. There was a group of about fifteen catechumens and sp...
The Catholic Tradition of Sick Call Sets & How to Use Them
When a Catholic is seriously ill, injured, or hospitalized, we call a priest. A traditional and practical part of that process is the "sick call set." It facilitates the Anointing of the Sick at th...
La Novena Eficaz de las tres Avemarías
Este artículo fue traducido del inglés original por Christina Gillam. Hay una tradición centenaria de rezar tres Avemarías cada día en honor a Virgen María, y para pedir su ayuda a lo largo de nues...
How Mary Became Known as Rosa Mystica
Since ancient times, the rose has been associated with Our Lady. It is, after all, one of the most stunning, elegant, and noble flowers. Its appearance is intricate; its fragrance, otherworldly. It...
Why Does Mary Have So Many Titles? Catholic Teaching on Marian Titles Explained
Discover why the Blessed Virgin Mary has so many titles and what they reveal about her role in salvation history.
How To Make An At-Home Prayer Corner
I have friends whose purses are as well-stocked as a pharmacy. If anyone needs an aspirin, some chapstick, or a band-aid, they are always prepared. I'm not that person. Even at home, it took me a...
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...
6 Saints Who Took Flight & What They Teach Us
There's more to holiness and sainthood than extraordinary phenomena, but we are all intrigued when we read of the saints who exhibited such gifts. Levitation is one manifestation of union with God,...
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.
The Saint Benedict Medal Explained
Learn more about St. Benedict's powerful intercessory medal.
What do the symbols on the St. Benedict Medal mean?
The St. Benedict Medal is one of the most popular medals, but also one of the most complex. What exactly does this medal represent?
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...