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5 Reasons Catholics Should Own & Read the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Many Catholics have heard of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, or seen the "big green book" originally published during Pope St. John Paul II's papacy in 1992. Do you own one? Have you read one...
Catechism of the Catholic Church: A Tool For Answering Tough Questions
Why do Catholics pray to the Saints and Mary? Where do you find purgatory and praying for the dead in the Catholic Bible? Mary was only a virgin until the birth of Christ because Christ had blood...
Didn't the Catholic Church Do Away with Purgatory?
This comment is frequently seen on social media in Catholic circles this time of year, and the answer is no, the Catholic Church did not do away with or change the doctrine of purgatory.The Holy So...
A Guide to the Catholic Liturgical Calendar
Christianity isn't just lived. It's celebrated. That's because our faith isn't merely about doctrine. It includes a plethora of saints, historical events, and divine mysteries that ...
What is the “Church Suffering”?
In purgatory, our brothers and sisters in Christ prepare to be wholly united with God and His Saints.
What Does It Mean to be a Catholic Mystic?
Have you marveled at accounts of the saints who received spiritual consolations and supernatural experiences, then wondered how they achieved that "special something" beyond the rest of us? We ofte...
Do Catholics worship statues?
The Bible says to not make “graven images and worship them.” So why do Catholics have statues?
Can Catholics drink alcohol?
What does the Catholic Church teach about alcohol?
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...
Why Do Catholics Wear Scapulars?
The brown scapular is one of the most beloved Marian devotionals in the history of the Church. But what is it? And where did it come from? What Is A Scapular? A scapular is made of two rectangul...
What saint helped shape Catholic schools in America?
Neumann’s life reminds us that education is never just about facts. It is about forming people who can think, love, and serve with courage and purpose.
Top 10 American Catholic Authors: Part 1
Who comes to your mind when asked, “Can you name ten Catholic authors?” If you’re at all like me, then your mind probably goes straight to St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Thomas a Kempis, St. Ignatius Loy...
A Guide to Catholic Bible Studies for You & Your Parish
Kids aren't the only ones headed back to school to start learning again after the long summer break. Adults in Catholic parishes across the country are also gearing up for their Fall Catholic Bibl...
Did AI Write This? A Catholic Look At Artificial Intelligence
Pope Leo XIV has identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity and a central issue of his pontificate, signaling that the Church intends to address its mora...
Why does the Church put ashes on us, anyway?
The Catechism reminds us that penance is ordered toward joy and freedom, not despair (CCC 1439). So ashes are not the end of the story. They are the beginning.
The Exaltation of the Holy Cross: 5 Reasons Every Catholic Home Needs a Crucifix
The crucifix offers us a way to join our suffering with that of Christ. It is a reminder that in the midst of whatever cross we carry, Christ is with us.
Did you know some of the first schools in our country were Catholic?
Long before public school systems existed, Catholic missionaries were building schools alongside churches throughout the New World.
Essential Gift Ideas For Sending Your Catholic Child Off to College
Going off to college can be an exciting (and nervous!) adventure for both parents and their children. For better or worse, their dorm or apartment will be your college student's new home away from ...
“Catholics give too much honor to Mary.”
Titles, prayers, feast days…isn't that excessive?
11 Rules for Latinos to Keep You & Your Kids Rooted in the Catholic Faith
My StoryEven if you are not of Hispanic heritage, you might find this information useful because it applies to every Christian.I must confess, when I was younger, I had to go to Mass obligatorily. ...
Top 5 RCIA Gifts: What Every New Catholic Should Have
Easter is coming soon, and one of the things that makes this liturgical feast so special is all the catechumens and candidates who've gone through the R.C.I.A. process (Rite of Christian Initiation...
What Do Catholics Really Believe About Purgatory?
Purgatory is probably one of the most misunderstood Catholic doctrines today, and many do not believe that it really exists. In this article I'm briefly going to cover what purgatory is, the bibli...
Why Catholics Have Statues (And 5 Reasons You Should, Too)
Throughout the history of Christianity, the Church has used art to tell her stories, teach the Faith, and educate the faithful. Stained glass windows, icons, paintings, and statues were the most ...
What is Día de los Muertos and How is it Celebrated? What Catholics Should Know
Is Día de los Muertos Catholic or pagan? Discover what the Church teaches about Day of the Dead, sugar skulls, ofrendas, and praying for the dead.