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Wearing the Crucifix: What We Believe
Why Do Catholics Wear Crucifixes? Cross vs. Crucifix Explained.
What’s the Difference Between a Cross and a Crucifix?
The cross and the crucifix inspire contemplation and reverence as they tell the story of Jesus’ sacrifice and invite us to engage with our Catholic Faith. Exploring the difference between the cross...
How to Pray with a Crucifix like a Saint
Humans have five senses that can be utilized for enhanced spiritual experiences. T It's also why there's a large crucifix above the altar, front and center, in every Catholic Church.
How did the San Damiano Crucifix change Western Civilization?
Known today as the San Damiano Cross, the original is kept in the Basilica of St. Clare in Assisi.
Do you know the profound symbolism of St. John Paul II’s famous crucifix?
We all know this crucifix well—but do you know what it means?
The Catholic Tradition of Sick Call Sets & How to Use Them
When a Catholic is seriously ill, injured, or hospitalized, we call a priest. A traditional and practical part of that process is the "sick call set." It facilitates the Anointing of the Sick at th...
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...
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.
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 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.
Meaningful Confirmation Gifts That Inspire Faith & Identity: Our Confirmation Gift Guide
Meaningful Confirmation gifts for teens. Shop personalized, faith-filled gifts that inspire identity, prayer, and lifelong devotion.
Does Wearing Catholic Jewelry Still Matter?
Once upon a time, Catholic jewelry used to be the mark of an actual Catholic. Although wearing religious jewelry among Christians has been common for quite some time, you could still tell a differ...
Which saint is depicted holding a book with a sword through it?
The Apostle of Germany covered a lot of ground—literally and figuratively—in his lifetime.
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 ...
6 Things You Might Not Know About the Sign of the Cross
Most of us know that the sign of the cross invokes the Holy Trinity - the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. But there is a lot more to know about this traditional gesture that brings to mind Ou...
Growing in Faith - Our 2024 First Communion Gift Guide
The joyous spring season is here! With it, we welcome a new generation of Catholics to the Supper of the Lord in First Holy Communion. At The Catholic Company, we have curated a wonderful selection...
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...
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 Holy Souls Rosary Inspired by the Visions of Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich
Every November 2nd the Catholic Church celebrates the Feast of All Souls, a day devoted to remembering and praying in a special way for the Church Suffering— the Holy Souls in Purgatory who are bei...
Living Liturgically: Using Holy Water in Your Devotional Life
Catholics expect Holy Water to be present at the entrance to every church, but many don't realize that it's so much more than a Sunday ritual. It's an ancient and powerful sacramental of the Church...
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...
My Heart Is Ready, O God. So Where Are You?
“People see only the flat surface. Their vision is two-dimensional and fixed to the ground. When you live a supernatural life, God will give you the third dimension: height, and with it perspective...
What is the Megiddo Mosaic?
The floor of an ancient church reminds the world that Christ is God.
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...