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St. Benedict

How did St. Benedict survive poison... twice?

It is also one reason why the St. Benedict Medal became associated with spiritual protection. The prayers and symbols on the medal reflect Benedict's unwavering confidence in Christ's power over ev...

Catholic American Pilgrimage Destination #3

Catholic American Pilgrimage Destination #3: Washington, D.C!

In a city filled with monuments to presidents, wars, and national ideals, the basilica stands as a different kind of monument.

Sacro Cuore di Gesù al Castro Pretorio (Sacro Cuore di Gesù presso la Caserma Pretoriana)

Why did St. John Bosco spend his final strength building a church to the Sacred Heart in Rome?

The story of St. John Bosco's final years is a powerful reminder that God often reveals His plan one step at a time. Sometimes we only begin to understand it when we look back.

Saved by a storm: the story of St. Norbert

What saint's vocation was saved by a storm?

After a thunderbolt crashed into the earth right in front of his horse, Norbert lay for an hour, accounts say, like one dead.

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Which saint is depicted holding a book with a sword through it?

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.

Catholic American Pilgrimage

Catholic American Pilgrimage - Destination #2 ... Portland, Oregon?

What began as the dream of one priest eventually became a national sanctuary visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims each year.  

Biblical roots of devotion to Mary

Are you aware of the Biblical roots of devotion to Mary?

The more the early Christians understood Christ as the fulfillment of the Old Testament, the more they also understood the role of His mother within salvation history.

Carlo Acutis

How do you raise a saint? Ask Antonia Acutis

Today, Antonia travels the world sharing her son's story. Yet one of the most beautiful aspects of her testimony is her humility.

Sacred communion

What is the most famous image of the Sacred Heart?

The Sacred Heart devotion developed from the understanding that Christ's heart is the source and symbol of His love for humanity.

Pope Leo

Why did Pope Leo quote Beethoven, Picasso, and Schindler’s List?

In one of the more surprising moments of the document, the pope reflects on the ways art helps preserve our humanity...

Patriotic coffee-themed still life scene

Are you proudly Catholic and proudly American? We are!

Catholics should never be ashamed of their faith, and neither should we hesitate to acknowledge the freedoms that have allowed the Church to grow in America.