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Your soul is just like…a garden?!
Watering and weeding are not only for plants!
What is the “dark night of the soul”?
God often uses interior darkness to bring souls to the Light.
Behind the Book: The Soul of the Apostolate by Jean-Baptiste Chautard
The present scandals in the Church have manypeople looking for positive solutionsto the multifaceted problems which beset the Bride of Christ,not realizing that the true solutionwill only come from...
8 Signs Your Soul Is Spiritually Dehydrated + How To Hydrate
Spring holds the promise and evidence of new life all around us. We see it bursting forth with each new day and each new flower and tree. It is the season of rejuvenation, growth, and bloom. There’...
20 Ways to Pray for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
The devotion to the memory of the dead is one of the most beautiful expressions of the Catholic spirit." —Pope St. John XXIII The Catholic Church dedicates the entire month of November...
Have the souls in Purgatory ever spoken to the living?
Sometimes, these souls are permitted to manifest themselves to the living—to ask for prayers.
The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe
"Call me and call my image Santa Maria de Guadalupe"December 12th is the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, unborn children, and the New Evangelization.Our Lady of Guadalup...
The priest who hid in a concentration camp to save souls
Have you ever heard of the story of Pere Jacques?
A Beautiful New DVD Series: Queen of Heaven: Mary's Battle For Souls
We at The Catholic Company are excited to offer the new DVD set, Queen of Heaven: Mary's Battle For Souls DVD, a new series which allows you to encounter Mary as you never have before. I rece...
All Saints Day vs. All Souls Day: Understanding the Communion of Saints
Learn the difference between All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, the Communion of Saints, Purgatory, and why Catholics pray for the dead.
The Story Behind the Feast of Corpus Christi
The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, historically known by its Latin name, Corpus Christi, celebrates the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist—Body, Blood, Soul, ...
“We, lepers”: The incredible story of Fr. Damien
Few persons gave more for the most abandoned than “the Leper Priest of Molokai.”
St. Ignatius of Loyola: A Story of God's Triumphant Plan
Today is the feast day of the great, St. Ignatius of Loyola. The legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola reminds us of one of life’s great lessons: God’s plans for you are greater than your plans for you...
What’s the incredible story of Élisabeth and Felix Leseur?
He was a staunch atheist and she was a devout Catholic, but Élisabeth never ceased praying for union with her husband in God and His Church.
The Story Behind the Making of the Official Fatima Statue
The below excerpt is taken from the book Vision of Fatima by Fr. Tom McGlynn, O.P., the sculptor who crafted the Our Lady of Fatima statue according to the instructions of Sr. Lucia Santos, the las...
So You Want To Hear A Catholic Ghost Story?
It's an interesting insight into human nature that we like to get good and scared once in a while—on condition, of course, that we feel secure in our general surroundings. Toddlers bubble over w...
The Story of St. Ursula the Warrior Princess and her 11,000 Companions
October 21st is the feast day of St. Ursula, a holy woman and venerated martyr shrouded in mystery. According to legend she was a 4th century princess from Britain who was martyred by the Huns in C...
The Real Life of a Medieval Catholic King-Saint that Reads Like a Tolkien Story
A noble warrior-king of the Middle Age who did battle with barbarian hordes, wielded the spiritual power of a sword-relic, fought alongside saints and angels, strengthened his army with miraculous ...
The Day I Met St. Mark in Venice: A Latina's True Fairy Story
The feast day of St. Mark the Evangelist is celebrated on April 25th, and his symbol is the winged lion. To commemorate this important author of the Gospel of Mark, I am sharing my experience when ...
St. Philomena the Wonder-Worker: Her Story in Her Own Words
Knowledge of Saint Philomena seems to be steadily growing. Catholics around the world are discovering her and becoming fervently devoted. Her beautiful name is familiar on their lips.But this is qu...
The Mother Who Speaks to Every Heart: The Incredible Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe And Her Enduring Message
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 ...
How St. Anthony Became the Patron Saint of Lost Items + Your Stories of His Intercession
St. Anthony of Padua is one of the most popular and beloved saints in the Church—and surely one of the busiest! Best known as the Patron Saint of Lost and Stolen Items, it's hard to find someone wh...
Why St. Anthony Should Be Formally Named the Patron of Lost Diamond Rings + Your Stories
St. Anthony of Padua is known as the Patron Saint of lost items, and for good reason! In the 13th century, during his days as a Franciscan preacher, St. Anthony used to carry a precious copy of the...
Can having a sense of humor be a virtue?
It's called eutrapelia, a Greek word referring to pleasantness or good humor, especially in conversation and recreation.