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Vatican to Canonize First Married Couple: Parents of St. Therese of Lisieux
Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, will be canonized by Pope Francis to coincide with the Synod on the Family coming up this October.This is very exciting news!L...
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.
A Reflection During National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week
This week is National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week and I am offering my reflection after a conversation with my daughter who is a new mom.
How many paintings are inside St. Peter’s Basilica?
(Cue the Jeopardy music!) Venture a guess.
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...
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.
“Hide in here, Father!”
AKA: How to hide a priest 101
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.
3 Secrets to a Successful Marriage by Pope Francis
With wedding season in full swing, we would like to share the Holy Father's marriage advice with readers preparing for the sacrament. This advice appeared in his 2014 St. Valentine's Day audience a...
What Is the Jubilee Year & How Can We Celebrate It?
The year 2025 marks a significant event in the Church known as the Jubilee Year, a special period of grace, renewal, and pilgrimage for Catholics. Established by Pope Boniface VIII in the year 13...
Did you know that St. Benedict was nearly poisoned twice?
St. Benedict is a powerful protector against Satan. Do you know why?
Why is St. Benedict always portrayed with a raven?
Did you know that a bird saved this saint’s life?
Living the Mystery of the Holy Trinity
The Holy Trinity is perhaps the greatest mystery of our Christian faith. It is, in a very real sense, the remarkable mystery of God's own identity.
Which priest has a statue in Times Square?
Ever been to "Duffy Square" in NYC? Meet the heroic chaplain it's named after.
What Is the Lenten Tradition of Lighting Candles?
The Catechism teaches that sacramentals such as candles prepare us to receive grace and dispose the heart toward prayer
Catholic Wedding Gifts Help Newly Married Couples
Weddings are one of the most beautiful celebrations in the lives of two people, their families, and their friends. Wedding gifts are an important part of the celebration and perfect for the couple ...
How do you raise a saint? Ask Antonia Acutis
Today, Antonia travels the world sharing her son's story. Yet one of the most beautiful aspects of her testimony is her humility.
What is the Chartres Pilgrimage?
What do 20,000 (and more) Catholics do every year?
A Look At Holy Cards
One of the most interesting traditions in the Catholic culture is certainly holy cards. As a cradle Catholic I grew up with holy cards. I would receive them at sacraments, youth group events, ret...
Why is St. Francis de Sales the patron saint of writers?
Francis did not only preach from pulpits. He wrote constantly. Letters, sermons, spiritual direction, and a book that would shape generations of believers.
Catholic American Pilgrimage Destination #5: Our Lady of Champion in Wisconsin
Today, pilgrims continue to travel to Champion not only because of the apparition itself, but because the place still carries an atmosphere of prayer, simplicity, and trust in Our Lady’s intercession.
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...
Why do we bless salt, of all things?
What’s the basis behind the powerful blessings associated with salt?
What are the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart?
Let’s remind ourselves of these beautiful graces!