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Our Lady of Mount Carmel and the Legacy of Elijah

Jul 15, 2012 by Cheryl Hadley

On July 16, the Church celebrates the feast day of Mary, Mother of God under her title of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. How did the Mother of God become known by this title, and why does … Read more

Spotlight on the Navarre Bible

Jul 11, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

According to happycatholic.org, what is “like having faithful Catholic experts and scholars sitting next to me to shed light on Holy Scripture?” The Navarre Bible! Read … Read more

The St. Benedict Medal: A Medal Rich in Meaning

Jul 09, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

Tomorrow is the feast day of one of the most influential saints of the West, St. Benedict of Nursia. This blog is meant to not only honor St. Benedict, but also explain and honor t … Read more

Catholic Games Prevent Boredom in Children

Jul 08, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

No, I don't have statistics from a focus group to support this claim! : ) However, I do remember what it's like being a kid on summer break with not much to do at home … Read more

July Birthstone (Ruby) Rosaries

Jul 06, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

The ruby, one of the most elegant and famous gems, is the July birthstone.Ruby typically comes in hues of red and has been honored throughout history. Wearing a ruby has been thoug … Read more

Top 5 Supplement Materials to the Catholic Bible

Jul 04, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

The Catholic Bible, despite being the inspired Word of God, has been misunderstood, misquoted, and misused for centuries. Even some of the most educated people have poorly in … Read more

Catholic Jewelry and Non-Christians: A Good or Bad Mix?

Jun 30, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

Should just anyone wear a piece of Catholic Jewelry? This is a question that I have been wondering lately. For example, some non-Catholics wear Catholic jewelry regular … Read more

The First Christian Martyrs of the Church at Rome

Jun 29, 2012 by Gretchen Filz

Like the martyrdom of the Apostles Saint Peter and Saint Paul (see previous post here), a great number of Christians perished at the hands of Nero during the terrible persecu … Read more

FOCUS and Evangelization with Bible Studies

Jun 27, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

At what age do you think Americans are the least religious? Age 22. Only 17 percent of age 22 Americans, according to data from over 30 years of the General Social … Read more

My Top 5 Baptism Tips

Jun 25, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

Baptism is one of the most important sacraments which the Church offers, as by it one is cleansed from sin and officially enters into the Church. Since Baptism is such an import … Read more

Saint Medals and Why We Wear Them

Jun 22, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

One of the things that caught me off-guard when I came to Belmont Abbey College was the number of people wearing saint medals. I personally had never worn a saint medal or Ca … Read more

Catholic Books: More Than Meets the Eye

Jun 20, 2012 by Nick Rabiipour

I grew up with a terribly inaccurate stereotype about Catholic books. Growing up I always thought that a “Catholic book” was simply an apologetic book: books about why Cathol … Read more