2+ day, 1+ hour ago   (431+ words) Sometimes it can be confusing, as it can appear to some people that Catholics are praying to a collection of different "Marys." In the Catholic Church, the Blessed Virgin Mary is held in high esteem, as she was chosen to…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (580+ words) Credit: Rido | Shutterstock If you’ve been feeling depleted, Liv Harrison's wildly fun Genius conference for Catholic women might be just what you need. Women are so often “doing for others” as caregivers, and it’s less frequent that they get a…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (426+ words) Credit: ste77 | Shutterstock We feel almost dizzy in the face of this mystery -- of God choosing a simple girl to become his mother. Pope celebrated Mass in Genazzano on Vigil of Mary's Nativity. “Imagine peace.” That was the invitation extended by…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (561+ words) If you want to know what motivated Mother Teresa and her radical life of self-giving, it all comes down to this specific Bible passage from the Gospels. Often in the lives of the saints, there will be a particular Bible…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (382+ words) Not only was his mother a saint, but also two of his aunts, who all encouraged him to fully embrace the Catholic faith. While it is possible to attain the heights of sanctity without any support from your family, it…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (726+ words) Credit: Eddie Adams | AP Venerable Fulton Sheen is about to be declared Blessed Fulton Sheen, with his beatification coming up in St. Louis on September 24. He was a pioneering televangelist, a brilliant speaker, and a Catholic bishop. And now, Venerable…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1025+ words) We pray about the things that matter to us — and pets are often very dear to our hearts. Here are the patron saints of the most common domestic animals. Source: Jaromir Chalabala | Shutterstock What do you do when you realize…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago   (713+ words) Credit: Troyan | Shutterstock Teething rings not doing the trick? A centuries-old French Catholic tradition offers parents another source of help. One of the hardest parts of being a parent is watching your baby suffer. And when those first teeth start…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (257+ words) Credit: MAHMOUD ZAYYAT | MAHMOUD ZAYYAT Aid to the Church in Need is funding camps across Lebanon this year, reaching 7,465 children. The archbishop calls it “an act of cultural resistance.” Against all odds, it happened all across Lebanon. Aid to the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (524+ words) "God blessed his yes" -- an inside look at Fr. Stan’s life and how "relatable" his story is. Narrated by Martin Sheen, the documentary is in theaters this week. God knew where his path would lead, Scaperlanda comments, and now we…...