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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

Pope Francis Prays at Greccio, Location of First Nativity Scene by St. Francis of Assisi

Jan 05, 2016 by Gretchen Filz

Ahead of the Feast of the Epiphany, Pope Francis made a surprise visit to Greccio, famously known as the location of the world's first-ever nativity scene, to pray and honor the … Read more

Presenting: Saint Mother Teresa

Dec 18, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Those who followed her life, mission and cause remember the anticipation of waiting for the day...the day Mother Teresa of Calcutta was declared a saint.December 17, 2015 (his birt … Read more

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Come Back to Mass for Christmas: A Commercial from Catholics Come Home

Dec 09, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

A lovely commercial produced by Catholics Come Home to encourage Catholics who have been away from the Catholic Church to come back to Mass for Christmas."For peace to flourish and … Read more

The Year of Mercy, Pope Francis, and Our Lady Untier of Knots

Dec 08, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

December 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, is also the day that Argentina celebrates the feast of Our Lady Untier of Knots. This devotion is a special favorite for P … Read more

Everything You Need to Know about the Holy Year of Mercy

Dec 07, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

As the Year of Mercy begins, here is your primer on everything you should know to fully celebrate this special event in the life of the Church.WHAT IS THE YEAR OF MERCY?Popes have … Read more

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Those Red Starbucks Cups? They Make the Perfect Canvas!

Nov 14, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

You may have heard that those plain red Christmas coffee cups at Starbucks have caused quite a stir (no pun intended!). However, one Catholic artist found that they make the perfec … Read more

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A Pilgrim's Reflections on the Pope's Visit to Philadelphia

Nov 12, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

This story was submitted to us by one of our readers, Anne Pulsifer, a catechist from St. Joseph Church in Spring City, Pennsylvania, who wanted to share her reflections on her exp … Read more

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Video Lecture: Exorcist Priest Talks Spiritual Warfare

Nov 04, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

Catholics seem to be having a renewed interest in the topic of spiritual warfare these days.Pope Francis has mentioned the devil in his homilies frequently, warning us against his … Read more

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VIDEO: St. Maria Goretti's Relics Venerated by Thousands in Charlotte

Oct 28, 2015 by Gretchen Filz

From September to November 2015, the relics of St. Maria Goretti were sent from her basilica in Nettuno, Italy, to the United States on a "Pilgrimage of Mercy." The tour went … Read more

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

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

How to Write a Confirmation Letter

Pope Francis Prays at Greccio, Location of First Nativity Scene by St. Francis of Assisi

Presenting: Saint Mother Teresa

Come Back to Mass for Christmas: A Commercial from Catholics Come Home

The Year of Mercy, Pope Francis, and Our Lady Untier of Knots

Everything You Need to Know about the Holy Year of Mercy

Those Red Starbucks Cups? They Make the Perfect Canvas!

A Pilgrim's Reflections on the Pope's Visit to Philadelphia

Video Lecture: Exorcist Priest Talks Spiritual Warfare

VIDEO: St. Maria Goretti's Relics Venerated by Thousands in Charlotte