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How To Do The Stations of the Cross At Home
Now that most public liturgies are canceled—both Masses and parish Stations of the Cross—many of us are feeling the void in our Lenten practices. The good news is: you don’t have to gather in you...
Spotlight on St. Francis of Assisi and the San Damiano Cross
Today is the feast day of one of the most influential saints, St. Francis of Assisi. Saint Francis of Assisi grew up in a wealthy family with a good education but quickly became a street brawler an...
Meditations for Holy Week: Good Friday
"But He was pierced for our offenses, crushed for our sins; upon him was the chastisement that makes us whole, by his stripes we were healed..."
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...
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...
Virtual Pilgrimage: Do The 7 Church Pilgrimage At Home
This Holy Week, many of us are searching for ways to bring the celebration of the Triduum into our homes. Without the ability to go to our parishes and take part in the traditional liturgies, we mu...
Mysterious Light That Shone from Priest's Home Chapel Where Blessed Sacrament Was Kept
Was this photo a Eucharistic Miracle? There is good reason to believe so, because that strangely large, bright light was shining from inside the private chapel of a priest's residence where the Ble...
Catholic Wedding Gift Ideas: Religious Wedding Gifts for Catholic Couples
Holy Matrimony is a joyous occasion uniting a bride and groom in a sacred covenant with God. It's a covenant so life-altering and sanctifying that it is a sacrament in the Catholic Church.
How to pray with a crucifix like a saint
Humans have five senses that can be utilized for enhanced spiritual experiences. This is why the Catholic Church has stunning cathedrals, beautiful stained glass windows, incense, bells, sacred mu...
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.
A Quick Guide to the Symbols of Irish - Celtic Jewelry
Ireland is home to some of the most intricate and interesting art known in human history. Attributed to the ancient Celtic people, it is mysterious and rich in meaning with sign, symbol, and metap...
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...
The Meaning & Message of Pysanky - A Ukrainian Easter Tradition
What are Ukrainian Easter eggs (pysanky)? Discover their history, symbolism, and the ancient Christian tradition behind these beautiful Easter designs.
Early Christian Iconography in St. Priscilla's "Queen of the Catacombs"
St. Priscilla of Rome (1st c.) was a Christian noblewoman who served as a benefactor to the Christian community in Rome. She supported St. Peter the Apostle, the first Bishop of Rome, and her home ...
The Connection Between St. Faustina and Fatima
What do the private revelations of St. Faustina Kowalska have in common with the events at Fatima? Visions of a destroying angel and of the Holy Trinity, the 13th day, a call to penance, and a ferv...
The Best Gifts for Someone Becoming a Catholic: Our OCIA/RCIA Gift Guide
Best RCIA and OCIA gift ideas for new Catholics entering the Church. Meaningful Catholic gifts to celebrate the Easter Vigil and support a lifelong faith journey.
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...
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 ...
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...
How to Support Military Families: A Catholic Guide to Faith and Encouragement
Support military families with faith. Discover Catholic encouragement, practical help, and meaningful ways to strengthen soldiers and loved ones during deployment.
Struggling With Prayer? A Tip From Mother Angelica and the Poor Clare Nuns
Do you struggle with prayer? Does God seem distant? Do you have trouble finding the words to say? Or when you do find the words, does it feel like all you do is ask God for things?These are common ...
Entering the Cell of Self-Knowledge with St. Catherine of Siena
If the cell of self-knowledge is so life-giving, why do we resist it? Simply put: because it is uncomfortable.
The Poor You Will Always Have With You
Have you ever encountered a stranger in need who asks you for money? A homeless person on the sidewalk downtown? An unemployed veteran in a wheelchair, soliciting funds from passers-by? Someone sta...
She appeared on a hill outside Mexico City nearly 500 years ago, but her voice still echoes across continents. Our Lady of Guadalupe is not only the beloved Mother of the Mexican people—she is the ...