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Which Catholic chaplain inspired “Saving Private Ryan”?

Which Catholic chaplain inspired “Saving Private Ryan”?

The “Paratrooper Padre” was a legend among legends.

Church of the Holy Sepulchre

Amazing new evidence for Christ’s Tomb found exactly where Christians said it was!

Archaeological discoveries beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre reveal cultivated land and rock-cut tombs remarkably consistent with St. John’s account of Christ’s burial place.

What is the Green Scapular?

Why is the Green Scapular a special means of Our Lady to rescue souls?

It’s a sacramental for those in need of conversion or healing.

Gregorian Chant

Why does the Church give Gregorian Chant "pride of place"?

Its unhurried rhythm and lack of musical clutter seem to create room for recollection.

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The Southern Cross

Today we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Southern Cross: Have you heard of it?

The title isn't suggesting some new apparition of Mary. Our Lady of the Southern Cross is a title of the Blessed Virgin Mary, connected to the Southern Cross

St Teresa's bookmark

What is St. Teresa's Bookmark?

Discover the beautiful story behind St. Teresa’s Bookmark and its timeless reminder that, amid life’s uncertainties, God alone suffices.

What if the priest at Mass is in a state of sin?

What if the priest at Mass is in a state of sin?

Perhaps St. Teresa's vision gives us another reason to be grateful for the priesthood, while also reminding us to pray for our priests.

What did St. John Bosco see in Hell?

What did St. John Bosco see in Hell?

St. John Bosco's dream can remind us not to ignore those quiet invitations God places before us every day...

A bad experience at Mass

A bad experience at Mass does not mean we had a bad Mass

Maybe the homily wasn't very good. The music was terrible. Someone behind me talked through half of Mass. I was surrounded by families with babies...

St. Augustine

How did a pear heist change Church history?

One of the boys later admitted that he had better pears at home. They stole them anyway.

The Happy Duke

Why does history remember this duke as "Amadeus the Happy"?

Maybe "the Happy Duke" understood something easy to forget: Christian joy doesn't require everything in our lives to be going well.