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Grace Kelly Prays with Fr. Patrick Peyton [Video]
During her life and after her death, Grace Kelly captivated people. She radiated elegance, beauty, class, femininity, and poise. She was both an icon and an ideal. At the same time, she was modest ...
The Story of St. Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes
February 11 is the feast day of Our Lady of Lourdes, one of the most famous apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary that took place in southern France. On this day in 1858 a young, poor girl named B...
Traveling this summer? Don't forget prayers and blessings for safe travels!
Whether heading out on your daily commute or a vacation, it's important to always pray before traveling to ask for God's blessing and for spiritual protection.
Catholic Jewelry as a Gift of Faith & Love
The ancient tradition of religious jewelry did not begin with Catholics, but we have made remarkable contributions to this time-honored custom. More than just an adornment, faithful jewelry marks u...
What do jasmine flowers have to do with Our Lady?
The Guadalupe apparitions reveal a special meaning in relation to the jasmine flower.
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...
Why did St. Gertrude love the Holy Souls so much?
We can have great confidence that the Church has always encouraged us to pray for the faithful departed. Scripture tells us that "it is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead..."
Did you know the Spring Equinox helps decide the date of Easter?
By linking Easter to the equinox and the full moon, the early Church preserved that biblical connection while ensuring the celebration always fell on a Sunday, the day of the Resurrection.
Why Do Millions Walk the Way of St. James?
As you drag your feet into the town of Santiago de Compostela in Spain, tired and dirty—with blistered feet—you will be rewarded with two things...
Did you know that Christians invented the first hospitals?
Putting her faith into action, the Church transformed the medical world.
Why did St. Francis call death his "sister"?
800 years after his death, St. Francis’ final moments still offer a powerful lesson in faith, surrender, and hope.
Which cardinal washed his own dishes?
St. Bonaventure didn’t let his status get in the way of doing chores.
How a heretical innkeeper helped form the Dominican Order…
St. Dominic found that charity was the best weapon against heresy.
How did these Jesuit priests survive the Atomic Bomb at Hiroshima?
The priests had made the Rosary part of their everyday lives, following Our Lady's request at Fatima to pray it daily for peace. Fr. Schiffer remained convinced that their survival was an extraordi...
The Assumption of Mary: Your Questions Answered
Is the Assumption a Holy Day of Obligation? Learn why the obligation is lifted in certain years, what the Assumption means, and why this Marian solemnity matters.
What is an “octave”?
And why are we celebrating one this week?
Why do we call Our Lady “Star of the Sea”?
This ancient and beautiful title of Our Lady points to one of her chief roles.
Did you know ladybugs were named for Our Lady?
A captivating legend tells us the origins of this colorful—and helpful—creature.
Mother's Day Gifts for the Catholic Mom
Mother’s Day is right around the corner!Perhaps you know the feeling: rushing through a mall the afternoon before Mother’s Day and emerging with an item that, in your opinion, is less than memorabl...
Our Beautiful Queen: Lessons on the Queenship of Mary
One of the most beautiful and universal titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary is her title as Queen, honored on the August 22nd feast of the Queenship of Mary, the octave day of the feast of her Assump...
Why are there stars around the back of the Miraculous Medal?
The Blessed Mother promised special graces to those who wear her Medal, and these graces have been so obvious that the Medal became known as Miraculous in no time.
7 ways to wish Mary a Happy Birthday!
Mary's birthday seems like a good excuse to do what we do for anyone we love on a birthday: celebrate her. There are plenty of gifts we can give our Mother in heaven.
Catholic American Pilgrimage Destination #3: Washington, D.C!
In a city filled with monuments to presidents, wars, and national ideals, the basilica stands as a different kind of monument.
How Did St. Brigid’s Cross Become a Symbol of Protection and Faith?
St. Brigid is one of the three great patron saints of Ireland, alongside St. Patrick and St. Columba.