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Do you know the three categories of sacramentals?
What distinguishes blessings, exorcisms, and pious devotions?

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...

How To Celebrate The Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church and is a rite of passage in a young Catholic's life that usually happens around 8th or 9th grade. One of the three Sacraments of I...

3 Reasons This Mom is Grateful for the Sacrament of Baptism
Saint Augustine said, "He who created you without your consent will not save you without your cooperation."As a mother, these words caused me concern. When my children were all young, and followed ...

6 Ideas for Celebrating Holy Thursday at Home
This is the second article in a new series on "How to Celebrate Holy Week at Home." He said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer...” —Luke 22:1...

What are the three holy oils we use in the sacraments?
And when do we use these little-seen sacramentals?

What does a home blessing actually do?
What actually happens when a Catholic home is blessed? Discover what the Church asks God to do for the home and everyone who lives there.

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...

Why should we keep holy water in our homes?
Making the Sign of the Cross with holy water may seem insignificant, but it reminds us who we are and to whom we belong

Top 8 Uses for Personalized Prayer Cards
Personalized prayer cards are more than just keepsakes—they're powerful tools for evangelization, encouragement, and remembrance. Whether you’re planning a sacramental celebration, comforting someo...

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.

Preparing Kids for Faith Formation Classes - Helping Young Hearts Grow in Faith
Learn about the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) and how to prepare your child for faith formation classes by creating a culture of faith at home.

Catholic Encouragement for Single Parents: Grace for the Journey
Find hope and encouragement as a Catholic single parent. Discover God's grace, practical spiritual support, and faith-filled resources for your family.

3 Ways to Spiritually Prepare Your Child for Their First Communion
It has finally arrived on the horizon . . . the day of your child’s First Holy Communion. You’ve probably been waiting and preparing for this moment for quite some time. You’ve labored to raise yo...

Gifts Ideas for the Priests We Cherish
Is it far-fetched to say we Catholics cherish our priests? After all, they may not even know us personally; they may recognize our faces, but not know our names (though it's amazing how priests do ...

Why Confession Is Amazing + Prayer For Courage To Go To Confession
Going to Confession is one of the greatest sources of grace available to us in our Catholic faith. In this Sacrament, the Holy Spirit continues to work in us through conversion and forgiveness. We ...

A Patron Saint For Alcoholism
Venerable Matt Talbot, whose feast day is June 19*, is considered the patron of men and women struggling with alcoholism. Born in Dublin, Ireland, Matt was one of thirteen children. His father, wh...

St. Carlo Acutis...Pray For Us!
In many ways, Carlo Acutis was a regular teenager. He wore Nike shoes, loved sports, and was tech-savvy. He was also exceptional. In fact, he is on his way to becoming the first millennial saint of...

Celebration Ideas For The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Many parishes with large Hispanic populations have special celebrations and processions leading up to the December 12th feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. At some point in your life, you should find...

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.

30 Healing Saints for Common Ailments
When it comes to concerns for our health and the health of our loved ones, we should always turn to prayer. We pray for disease prevention, for physical healing, and for peace of soul while endurin...

Summary of New Vatican Guidelines for Burial and Cremation
"In memory of the death, burial and resurrection of the Lord, the mystery that illumines the Christian meaning of death, burial is above all the most fitting way to express faith and hope in the re...

Why Is June The Month For The Sacred Heart of Jesus?
These promises are not just historical—they are living gifts from the Heart of Jesus to you and your family today.

Epiphany Blessing for The Catholic Company Warehouse: See Photos & Video
Epiphany is one of the Church's major feasts of the liturgical year, the peak of the Christmas season, and as such is accompanied by very special and beautiful blessings in celebration of this sole...