What is the Difference Between Reverence and Superstition?

August 6, 2021May 24, 2021 Articles

Catholics are often accused of being superstitious. We treat sacred objects as something set apart, something that lifts our hearts and minds to the Lord. And that reverence can ... Read more

Is Your Pride Getting in the Way of Serving Others?

July 30, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

“Wash the plate not because it is dirty nor because you are told to wash it, but because you love the person who will use it next.” -St. Teresa of Calcutta Yesterday was the feast of St. Martha, ... Read more

The History and Significance of the Sign of the Cross

July 7, 2021May 21, 2021 Articles

“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” If you’ve always been Catholic, you might think nothing of the Sign of ... Read more

What is the Church?

June 3, 2021June 2, 2021 Articles

When you think of the Catholic Church, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? A building? Your parish? The Vatican? Understanding what the Church is can be difficult ... Read more

Does God Play Favorites When It Comes to Salvation?

April 27, 2021April 26, 2021 Articles

In John chapter 6 Jesus says, “Unless you eat My flesh and drink My blood you shall not have life within you.” As Catholics, we know He was speaking ... Read more

Why Catholics Must Be Married in a Church

April 14, 2021April 13, 2021 Articles

The dawn of spring means the dawn of wedding season. And while weddings can take place in a variety of locations, for a Catholic wedding the ceremony will always ... Read more

Showing Your Kids the Value of the Rosary – Even When They’re Reluctant

March 9, 2021July 28, 2021 Articles

Pope Pius XI said, “If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary.” What parent doesn’t want ... Read more

The History and Significance of the Sign of the Cross

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 Articles

“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” If you’ve always been Catholic, you might think nothing of the Sign of ... Read more

Ways to Pray When You’re Missing Your Church Community

January 6, 2021January 6, 2021 Articles

We’re coming up on a year since the Covid pandemic upended our lives, and one thing that many Catholics have missed is their faith community. Even those who are ... Read more

I’m Worried About Purgatory Because I Have No One to Pray For Me

November 18, 2020November 17, 2020 Articles

For Catholics, our #1 goal is eternal life in heaven and spending eternity with God. And we want that for everyone. That’s why we pray for the dead, that ... Read more

The History and Significance of the Sign of the Cross

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020 Articles

“In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.” If you’ve always been Catholic, you might think nothing of the Sign of ... Read more

I haven’t been to Mass since the pandemic began—am I being too cautious?

October 21, 2020October 20, 2020 Articles

Depending on where you live, your diocese’s guidelines, and your personal health and circumstances, you may or may not have been to Mass for a while. While all United ... Read more