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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 Empty Tomb: Our Joyful Call to Hope
On Easter morning, the stone was rolled away, the tomb was empty, and everything changed. For Catholics, the Resurrection isn’t just a moment in history—it’s the heart of our faith. The empty tomb ...
What Happened to the Shepherd Children of The Fatima Apparition?
In 1917, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared six times to three shepherd children—Lucia dos Santos and her cousins, Francisco and Jacinta Marto—in Fatima, Portugal, from May 13 to October 13. During t...
Get to Know Our New Holy Father: Pope Francis
We have a new pope! Habemus Papem!Habemus Papam! ("We Have a Pope!") is the announcement given in Latin by the senior Cardinal Deacon upon the election of a new pope. Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio...
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...
The Story of St. Roch, Patron Saint of Dogs and Dog Lovers
St. Roch is often depicted as a pilgrim with a walking staff and seashell (the symbol of a pilgrim), an open sore on his leg, an angel by his side, and a dog at his feet.
The 800th Anniversary of the Death of St. Francis
On October 3, 1226, Francis died at the Portiuncula, the little chapel that had become one of the most important places in his life.
Holy Hauntings: A Catholic Guide to Ghosts, Purgatory, and Halloween
Let us not be afraid of the supernatural. Instead, let us reclaim this Halloween season as a truly Catholic time. Let the plastic skeletons and fake cobwebs remind us of the real bones of our ances...
Fr. Kapaun, Korean War Army Chaplain, Receives Medal of Honor
On April 11th, 2013 President Obama posthumously awarded Fr. Emil Kapaun (April 20, 1916 – May 23, 1951) a medal of honor for his service, valor, and self-sacrifice as an Army chaplain during the K...
How the Virgin Mary Began the Way of the Cross After Jesus' Ascension
No longer able to retrace the steps of her Son's Passion where they actually occurred, she set up an identical Stations of the Cross on her property using stones and markings...
How Holy Week is Celebrated Around the World
What's so interesting about watching scenes of violence and death in parades or movies during Holy Week? Well, that is a legitimate question that non-Christians might ask themselves. But there is a...
The History of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Devotion, Part One
The feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is one of the most popular Catholic devotions. Many are familiar with the story of Jesus appearing to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque to request a special devotion...
Guide to the Green Scapular: A Powerful (and Surprisingly Simple) Devotion
We probably all know at least one person who has fallen away from the Catholic faith, whether it be after a tragic event, a pulling away from family and tradition, or after having doubts about the ...
Purgatory: Why We Believe & What We Can Do
After growth and vibrancy during the lush and prolific seasons, sunstruck leaves in the treetops begin to age and turn. They slowly dapple with the passage of time. Drying and curling until no long...
How To Offer Up Your Intentions At Mass
As Catholic laity, we often hear about "active participation" at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. We may think that "active" participation means "physical" participation—such as being a cantor, a le...
Nine Ways to Celebrate the Month of Mary
It can never be said that Catholics don't honor our Mother! The entire month of May is especially given to her praise.
Where can you find Christ today?
Whatever God has placed in front of us right now is often the very place where He is inviting us to meet Him.
St. Clare of Assisi: From Noblewoman to Lady of Poverty
Truth is far more romantic than fiction, and all the best stories that you wish were real are not as bewildering as the histories written by the hand of God.The life of Saint Clare of Assisi doesn’...
9 Saintly Laywomen To Inspire You Throughout The Year
When you think of female saints, who are the first women that come to your mind? (Actually stop and name those five!) When I stop to consider five female saints, I think of St. Therese of Lis...
Mental Illness: Five Patron Saints to Invoke
There are patron saints for almost everything we can think of: lost items, cooking, school, lawyers, travel, politicians, brides, countries, and countless illnesses. The list is endless. Yet for th...
5 Steps To A Beautiful Holy Saturday
Christ is in the tomb. This year we feel it and we know it in a particular way. We miss Jesus. We want to go back to Mass. We want to meet Jesus again in His sacraments. The Two Marys Watch the To...
Are You Praying with a Small Cup?
“Picture a small child leaning into a big overwhelming and overflowing waterfall - holding out a very small cup. He is receiving a tiny amount of the water flowing..."
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...
10 Tools to Regain Your Lent (If You’ve Fallen Behind)
Sometimes our best laid intentions, especially when we set the bar too high, become regrets when we try to take too much on spiritually.