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A Novena To St. Blaise

Feb 02, 2018 by Catherine McManamon

On February 3rd, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of St. Blaise.St. Blaise was born into a wealthy Christian family in Armenia. He was trained as a physician before becomin … Read more

Why Do Catholics Choose A Saint’s Name At Baptism?

Jan 08, 2018 by Ashley Olik

Candles are lit, the petite white gown has been donned by a squirming infant, and now the celebrant turns to the parents holding the child and solemnly asks:“What name do you give … Read more

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How to Celebrate the Rites & Blessings of Epiphany

Jan 03, 2018 by Gretchen Filz

Epiphany is one of the Church's major and spectacular feasts. It occurs on January 6th, the final day of the 12 days of Christmas (in some locations it is transferred to the Sunday … Read more

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St. John the Beloved and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Dec 26, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

On December 27th, during the Christmas octave, the Church celebrates the feast day of St. John the Evangelist. St. John is known for many things, most notably:1) For authorin … Read more

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Why Do Catholics Use So Many Candles?

Dec 14, 2017 by Ashley Olik

Walk into any Catholic Church, and it’s impossible to miss seeing candles.There are candles on the altar, a special candle near the tabernacle, and candles in front of images or st … Read more

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St. Elizabeth of Hungary & The Litany of Humility: A Powerful Combination

Nov 15, 2017 by Ashley Olik

St. Elizabeth of Hungary is my patron saint. (My middle name is Elizabeth.) As I’ve gotten older, and especially in recent years, I’ve become increasingly fascinated by … Read more

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What Do Catholics Really Believe About Purgatory?

Nov 03, 2017 by Nick Rabiipour

Purgatory is probably one of the most misunderstood Catholic doctrines today, and many do not believe that it really exists. In this article I'm briefly going to cover w … Read more

Beautiful! Georgians Perform Psalm 53 in Aramaic, Jesus' Language, for Pope Francis

Oct 25, 2017 by Catherine McManamon

During Pope Francis' visit to Tbilisi, Georgia in October of last year (2016), Georgians performed this beautiful rendition of Psalm 53 in Aramaic – the language of Jesus – in his … Read more

The Five Great Loves of Pope Saint John Paul II

Oct 20, 2017 by Catherine McManamon

One could argue that Pope Saint John Paul II is the most beloved saint of this century.His life, however, had humble and quite tragic beginnings. By the age of twenty, Karol Josef … Read more

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St. Joseph in the Sky at Fatima: The Pious Belief in the Assumption of St. Joseph

Oct 12, 2017 by Gretchen Filz

Did you know that there is a tradition among the Catholic faithful that St. Joseph was bodily assumed into heaven?While not a solemnly defined dogma of the Catholic Faith as i … Read more

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St. John XXIII: Genius Humor From the Farm Boy Turned Powerhouse Pope

Oct 09, 2017 by Ashley Olik

Just in the last 100 years, the Church has seen popes as varied as an array of Italian wine. It’s difficult to capture the essence of any pope with only one or two words. Pope St. … Read more

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5 Things We Can Learn From St. Padre Pio

Sep 20, 2017 by Catherine McManamon

Francisco Forgione was born on May 25, 1887, to a poor farming family in the small town of Pietrelcina, Italy. From a young age little Francisco was very pious, and he expressed hi … Read more

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A Novena To St. Blaise

Why Do Catholics Choose A Saint’s Name At Baptism?

How to Celebrate the Rites & Blessings of Epiphany

St. John the Beloved and the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Why Do Catholics Use So Many Candles?

St. Elizabeth of Hungary & The Litany of Humility: A Powerful Combination

What Do Catholics Really Believe About Purgatory?

Beautiful! Georgians Perform Psalm 53 in Aramaic, Jesus' Language, for Pope Francis

The Five Great Loves of Pope Saint John Paul II

St. Joseph in the Sky at Fatima: The Pious Belief in the Assumption of St. Joseph

St. John XXIII: Genius Humor From the Farm Boy Turned Powerhouse Pope

5 Things We Can Learn From St. Padre Pio