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What St. John Vianney Taught About the Value of Suffering

Feb 26, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

One of the more meaningful and fulfilling parts of Catholic doctrine—which is not as well-developed in other Christian denominations or even understood—is the incredible value … Read more

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Mary, Guide Me in the Way of Salvation: A Tender Prayer to Our Lady by St. Thomas Aquinas

Feb 24, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

St. Thomas Aquinas is well-known as a brilliant philosopher and theologian, the most celebrated in the Church. In addition to being a scholar, he was also a remarkable mystic and p … Read more

Full Text & Video of Justice Scalia's Funeral Homily by His Son, a Catholic Priest

Feb 23, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Funeral Masses are an ideal time to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ, when many are faced squarely with the reality of the transitory nature of our present life, and the weight of … Read more

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Fr. Leo Patalinghug Answers: How Can Young Men Discern their Call to the Priesthood?

Feb 23, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

We recently enjoyed the privilege of having Fr. Leo Patalinghug (of EWTN fame) drop by our studio for a few questions while he was traveling in our hometown of Charlotte for his Gr … Read more

7 Lessons from the Family Life of Justice Antonin Scalia, Father of Nine

Feb 20, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

In the days following the death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, it is coming to light what a remarkable man he was (see Full Text & Video of Justice Scalia’s Funeral H … Read more

You Might Be a Latino if You Do This for Lent

Feb 17, 2016 by Veronica Mena

In Latin America it is a strong tradition to celebrate Lent in a deep and vivid way. It is often characterized by reviving the Passion of Christ through dramatizations and pr … Read more

Life is Fleeting: A Brief Reflection for Lent

Feb 11, 2016 by Veronica Mena

“What you are now, we once were; what we are now, you shall be.” This is a quite shocking inscription which can be read while contemplating the skeletons of thousands of C … Read more

New Doors of Mercy Bible Study Series Makes a Great DIY Lenten Retreat

Feb 06, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

Have you always wanted to participate in a Lenten retreat, but don't have the time or money to spend a whole weekend away from home? Sometimes just managing to attend a one-day ret … Read more

Meet the Catholic Chaplain going to Super Bowl 50 with the Carolina Panthers

Feb 05, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

The Catholic players on the Carolina Panthers team won't be missing their Sunday Mass obligation on Super Bowl Sunday. One Charlotte priest is heading to Super Bowl 50 after being … Read more

That Time When St. Peter Beat Up St. Lawrence of Canterbury

Feb 01, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Chalk this up as one of the more interesting "Lives of the Saints" stories you'll read!Some saints, while they were still living, had other saints appear to them from heaven to off … Read more

Is This the Inspiration for J.R.R. Tolkien's Doors of Durin in The Lord of the Rings?

Jan 28, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

These medieval parish church doors in England, flanked by two ancient Yew trees, are believed to be the inspiration for the Doors of Durin from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rin … Read more

How to Write a Confirmation Letter

Jan 19, 2016 by Whitney Hetzel

Have you been asked to write a letter to someone who is preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation?Many parishes have retreats in which the Confirmation candidates are give … Read more