If You Love the Catholic Church and Good Food, Pittsburgh Is Your Next Pilgrimage Destination
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Thanks to Fr. Schrenk, we have a definitive list of the must-see churches of the ‘Burgh and not-to-miss eateries nearby.
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This Cardinal’s 5 Secrets to Sanctifying Your Work
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We all experience from burnout, lack of motivation, meaningful interactions, and a lack of time for other important ventures such as family time because of our work-lives. But we were not meant to live this way! In his book Sanctify Your Daily Life: How to Transform Work Into a Source of Strength, Holiness,& Joy, Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski
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Have You Prayed the Rosary with Sts. John Paul II and Teresa of Avila?
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In Rosarium Virginis Mariae, Pope St. John Paul II proposed that the faithful take up a contemplative rosary. The meditations based on this way of praying are a little different than ones that may be traditionally used, but they are full of new insights and stir up the flame of love within hearts. As Christmas is
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The Proverbs are a Blueprint for Christian Living
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The book of Proverbs in the Old Testament is one of the wisdom books (along with others like Job, Sirach, and the Book of Wisdom) and contains many simple adages for living a godly life. However, these are often not as easy to put into practice as it is to read them! Fr. Mitch Pacwa,
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Prodigal Sons (and Daughters) Return: 9 Atheist Converts Share Their Stories
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Conversion stories powerfully show the mercy, grace, power, and love of God. There’s a whole parable dedicated to converts—the story of the prodigal son. “Coming to his senses he thought, ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food to eat, but here am I, dying from hunger. I shall get up and
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Church’s Teachings on Life Brought These 11 Converts to the Faith
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The Church’s teachings on life are some of the most misunderstood and some of the most controversial. “No abortion? No right to use one’s body as one wishes!” society screams at us, as the Church staunchly says, “All persons have the right to life.” “No contraception? The lunacy!” culture mocks, as the Church resolutely says,
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9 Straightforward Steps to Becoming a Saint
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Saints sometimes feel far off from us. They seem to be those super good and holy people who rarely did anything wrong and were practically super human! After all, how else could they attain spiritual perfection? But did you know that we are all called to be saints? You may think the call to sainthood is
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11 Women Share the Powerful Impact Prayer Made in Their Life
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Mary, our model of prayer, didn’t talk very much in the Gospels. Beside her “fiat” to the Angel Gabriel, the most poignant thing that is said about Mary in the Gospels is that she kept all of these things and pondered themselves in the quiet of her heart. But this Marian vocation of “living as
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12 Saint Quotes to Inspire Graceful Living Every Day
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Graceful living is living in the present, where God is: God’s perfect presence. It’s not easy by any measure and can sometimes be difficult as we can become bogged down in the little messes of life. God’s presence is where we find peace, so here are 12 quotes from the saints to inspire graceful living
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Can You Myth-Bust These 7 Anti-Catholic Lies?
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Too often, non-Catholics believe lies about what Catholics do and believe. For example: that we added books to the Bible! In his book Forty Anti-Catholic Lies: A Myth-Busting Apologist Sets the Record Straight, Gerard Verschuuren refutes popular myths about Catholicism. Here are 7 of the best. 1. Catholics are forbidden to read the Bible The truth
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Rome Opens Cause for Sainthood of Chiara Corbella Petrillo
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On July 2, 2018 the Diocese of Rome formally opened the cause for sainthood for Chiara Corbella Petrillo, a young mother who, after being diagnosed with cancer while pregnant, refused treatments that would endanger the life of her baby. She waited until the baby was born to undergo treatment. By the time the baby, named
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How to Evangelize at Walt Disney World (or Any Theme Park!)
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For many people, summertime means trips to amusement and theme parks. There’s a lot of camaraderie that’s possible while waiting in lines with strangers or being packed like sardines on the parade routes. So, how can you spread the message of Jesus while being surrounded by strangers in a place full of fun and whimsy?
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Lessons from Mother Angelica on Suffering and Burnout
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No matter who we are or what we encounter in this lifetime, we will encounter pain and suffering. But that doesn’t mean that we have terrible lives or lives devoid of meaning; it simply means that we are fallen humans with the opportunity to take part in Christ’s Passion. There is grace is suffering. Though
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12 Weird Catholic Words (and How to Pronounce Them!)
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Catholics have a huge vocabulary that goes way beyond knowing Latin! Sure, words like “pulpit” and “ambo” are fairly easy. Words like “sacristan” and “thurible” are still intelligible, even if harder. But the great world of Catholic vocabulary goes so far beyond! Here are 12 weird Catholic words and how to pronounce them: 1.
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5 Real Reasons Why Saint Maria Goretti is Remarkable
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Saint Maria Goretti is often remembered as a martyr who died in defense of her chastity. In the face of being violated and raped, she cried out to her attacker, “No! It is a sin!” She even forgave her attacker and murder while she lay in the hospital dying. No doubt some, if not all,
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You Won’t Believe What We Know About the House of the Holy Family!
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The house of the Holy Family is where Jesus, Mary, and Saint Joseph lived for a time in Galilee. It’s also believed to be the place where the Incarnation took place! The house was miraculously moved or “translated” from Galilee to Loreto, Italy where it is today. Many Pontiffs, Doctors of the Church, and saints
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3 Problems Surrounding American Catholic Youth Ministry
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Most American parishes try to have some sort of outreach to their youths. Parishes are involved with LifeTeen, EDGE, or at least a sacramental preparation program. Almost all dioceses in America also try to offer youth rallies or events geared towards their youth. Every diocese has at least one Catholic school. We know that youth
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Secular Songs to Bring You Closer to God: Volume 3
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Every year at Epic Pew, I reflect on the music I’ve listened to or been introduced to. There is an incredible amount of secular songs that aren’t explicitly Catholic or Christian that still point us toward the Almighty. Read more: Secular Songs That Can Bring Us Closer to God Here are this year’s picks for secular
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The 7 Most Catholic Foods in the World
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Sometimes, people only think of Catholics as those who fast and abstain from certain food. But in reality Catholics love food! For every feast day there is a special food or feast prepared. Italians cook a Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve, there are zeppoli on the feast of Saint Joseph, and don’t
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