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St. Gertrude the Great: Into the Heart of Christ Through Prayer
St. Gertrude is one of the most remarkable mystics of the Catholic Church. Her life, her writings, and her experiences of the Heart of Christ through prayer have had a significant impact on Catholi...
Two Humble Martyrs of Wuhan, China
More than a year ago, I had never heard of Wuhan, China, and I imagine many others could say the same. Now, Wuhan is a household word, one of the most recognizable locations in the world. Long a...
The Beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen: Celebrating His Life, Mission & Legacy
Fulton Sheen will be beatified September 24, 2026. Discover his remarkable life, Catholic mission, Eucharistic devotion, and enduring legacy.
New Year’s Lessons from the Three Wise Men of the Epiphany
Every year during the Advent and Christmas seasons, we are invited to seek Jesus anew, just as the Wise Men of old sought and found the Infant Christ. In their journey to His manger, their lives we...
The Marriage of All & Nothing
Recently I heard two young women chatting in line at the grocery store about marriage. They debated the advantages and disadvantages, pondering whether it was responsible to bring children into a w...
How to “Choose” a Patron Saint
Are you looking for a patron saint or heavenly intercessor? We receive emails nearly every week asking how to go about choosing a patron saint.Whether you are trying to pick a saint for receiving t...
Christmastide: The Celebration Has Just Begun!
What does December 26th mean to you? For most people it means that Christmas is over. But for the Catholic Church, it means the celebration has just begun. Many of us Catholics, however, are no...
St. Maximilian Kolbe: Founder of the Militia Immaculata
You probably know St. Maximilian Kolbe as the Martyr of Charity, Saint of Auschwitz, and Apostle of Mary. He was all of this and more as Mary's devoted son and God's holy priest in the Francisca...
Three of the Most Misunderstood Saints of All Time
Most Catholics can rattle off a list of who they consider to be the ten most popular saints. The lists would vary, of course, but would most likely contain many of the same names. There are some ...
A Call to Prayer with Our Lady Queen of Palestine
October 25th is the feast day of Our Lady Queen of Palestine. What is the history of this title of Mary and how can we unite in prayer to her for those who live in the Holy Land, both on her feast ...
How St. John Vianney Teaches Us To Live Uncluttered, Undivided Lives
Few saints articulate this better than St. John Vianney (1786–1859), the humble Curé of Ars and patron of parish priests. He also embodies another virtue our noisy age desperately needs: simplicity...
Six Lies The Devil Wants Us To Believe
Ever since Adam and Eve tasted the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, Satan has been harassing us. The efforts of the Father of Lies to distort the truth—and his attempts at convincing us to q...
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...
Six Lies the Devil Wants Us To Believe
Ever since Adam and Eve tasted the enticing fruit in the Garden of Eden, the Father of Lies has been harassing us. Satan's efforts to distort the truth and his attempts at convincing us to question...
Happy Mother's Day From A Mom Who Didn't Want To Be A Mom
There were two things I dreaded about marriage: balancing a budget and birthing a baby. Fortunately, this isn’t a personal finance blog, so I won’t bore you with the details of how I learned to wi...
Everything You Need to Know about the Holy Year of Mercy
As the Year of Mercy begins, here is your primer on everything you should know to fully celebrate this special event in the life of the Church.WHAT IS THE YEAR OF MERCY?Popes have the tradition of ...
The Wonder of a Catholic Priest: Writer Spends the Day Wearing a Cassock
What would it be like if you spent a day wearing the uniform of another profession? Would you feel like a different person? Would people treat you differently?One writer, Tom Chiarella, wanted to ...
Why We Should Get to Know St. Catherine of Siena
The final words of St. Catherine of Siena were the same as her Lord’s: “Father, into Your hands I commend my spirit.”
Three Popular Novena Prayers to St. Therese of Lisieux
The ever-popular and loved St. Thérèse of Lisieux, affectionately known as "The Little Flower," has her feast day on October 1st (on the old liturgical calendar, it is October 3rd). Catholics the w...