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Why is God called the Hound of Heaven?
It might even sound irreverent at first glance. Yet it is the title of one of the greatest Catholic poems ever written.
Why does the same suffering make one person bitter and another holy?
Venerable Fulton Sheen concludes with a powerful observation: "every sickbed, every hardship, and every cross we carry is, in a sense, on one side of Calvary or the other".
Sunnyside-up: the connection between eggs, St. Clare, and clear skies
A traditional way of praying for good weather involves offering eggs to a community of Poor Clares, the religious order founded by St. Clare of Assisi. But what do eggs have to do with sunny days?
Who was the saint who lit a fire with his fingertips?
For St. Blaan, the light of the altar was worth extraordinary trust in God. And he had reason to believe this.
Why is the Perseid Meteor shower called the "Tears of St. Lawrence"?
Lawrence was a deacon in Rome during the persecution of Emperor Valerian in the third century...For his bold witness, he was condemned to death.
Did a Doctor of the Church really prescribe cookies?
Made with spelt flour and warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, Hildegard recommended them to help lift the spirits and promote a cheerful disposition.
Are priests ever allowed to break the seal of confession?
Are there exceptions to the rule?
Who was the saint who made a deal with a colony of rats?
Martin led them outside to a nearby place where food was left for them, and tradition says they never again became a nuisance in the monastery.
What is the meaning of the Transfiguration?
Do you know the deep connection between this event and the Passion?
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.
Did you ever wonder how the parable of the prodigal son ends?
We never learn whether the older brother joins the celebration. We never find out if he forgives his younger brother.