Do you know the Saintly Seven?
November is Black Catholic History Month, making it the perfect time to get to know the “Saintly Seven”: seven Black American Catholics on the road to canonization. While the Church … Learn More
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Why is Catholic art sometimes so gruesome?
I remember once being shown a statue of St. Bartholomew inside a church. The saint had a flowing robe elegantly wrapped around him. It seemed nice. I liked it. The … Learn More
7 Saints and blesseds who were shy
Stories of saints preaching on street corners, talking hardened criminals into converting, and traveling the world to speak the name of Jesus can leave the shy among us assuming that … Learn More
Why are the archangels celebrated on September 29?
Belief in archangels is an essential part of the Catholic faith, as the work of these archangels can be seen throughout the Bible. The Bible mentions only three archangels, Michael, … Learn More
Difficult teens? Look to St. Monica for inspiration
As my children have grown into young adults, we’ve definitely had our ups and downs. When things were tricky, I’d end up questioning my skills as a mom, and question … Learn More
Why do Catholics refer to the Virgin Mary as Queen?
The Blessed Virgin Mary is repeatedly referred to in the Catholic Church as “Queen,” and often called the “Queen of Heaven and Earth.” There is even a Feast of the … Learn More
The Assumption is the answer when you feel unimportant
You and I are stardust. We are insignificant entities on an out-of-the-way planet in a nondescript galaxy that will eventually succumb to heat-death. At least, this interpretation of the universe … Learn More
What does transfiguration mean in the Bible?
The Catholic Church uses a number of complex words to denote specific teachings as well as events that happened in the Bible. These words are translated into English in the … Learn More
This one-second gesture defines your whole life
I make a certain mistake rather frequently. On Sundays, when I walk into church, I am easily preoccupied with final preparations for Mass. I sign myself with the Cross using … Learn More
Feel like an outcast? This saint can relate
Jozef De Veuster grew up on a farm in Belgium and was expected to take over the family business. However, he saw that God had other plans for him and entered the … Learn More
