Have you noticed that where one saint is found, others are often nearby? Timmerie recently pointed to the old adage, it’s not what you know but who you know. Isn’t that true when it comes to the faith? Holy, saintly people often surround themselves with other holy people. Ones who can help guide, instruct, and […]Read more

Cale Clarke argues that adoring God and thanking God are one in the same—we can’t adore our Creator without thanking Him for all He has given to us. Maybe you say thank you, but how can you show your thanks? “How can we, in practical terms, thank Him in action? We do that by offering […]Read more

A husband’s role in a family is to lead his wife and children to God. This concept has been lost for many families in today’s society, but the truth remains that a man should embrace the role as a spiritual head of the household. Jacob called from Maine, explaining that he was married last year […]Read more

Have you ever had an experience that could only be explained by divine intervention? Patrick Madrid shared the story of a recent moment that he attributes to the help of his guardian angel. Just over a week ago, Patrick traveled to Chicago for work and that Friday was up early to catch a flight back […]Read more

Usually on Ash Wednesday, we would receive a cross of ashes on our forehead. As we go throughout the day, we might encounter other Catholics who also display the same sign of faith. “We can talk about wearing our faith on our sleeves, but this is wearing our faith on our foreheads once a year! […]Read more

Today is Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. This day before the penitential season of Lent begins is also known as Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, and Pancake Day. There are many traditions and ways to celebrate the day, but the general idea is that it’s a day to eat sweets and treats before the […]Read more

There are thousands of canonized saints in the Catholic Church, but many more that have never been officially recognized for their sanctity. One or several of them may be your deceased family, friends, and loved ones. Understanding the thorough process that goes into the Catholic Church officially canonizing a saint, Joe in Iowa asked Patrick […]Read more

This may be our first pandemic Valentine’s Day, but it’s not the first time that many couples have had to figure out a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day at home. Maybe a fancy dinner isn’t in the budget or a babysitter isn’t available. Whatever the reason you’re staying in this February 14, here are some […]Read more

Beginning this Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021, you won’t hear this word at Mass. It’s not a big change and it’s possible you might not notice it at all. The translation to the General Instruction of the Roman Missal is being amended to exclude the word “one” before “God” at the conclusion of the collect […]Read more

Blessing of Throats on the feast of St. Blaise; Stations of the Cross; Advent wreaths; Seven Churches Visitation on Holy Thursday; St. Andrew Novena; Saffron buns for the feast of St. Lucy… These traditions and many more—ranging from widely practiced to downright obscure—all make up the beauty of liturgical living within the Catholic Church. Kendra […]Read more