Short and Sweet Marian Prayers for Life’s Hectic Moments
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All prayers help us, but we all need the help of our mother.
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This Teen is Creating Epic Catholic Chalk Art!
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We can’t wait to see what this young woman creates next!
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The Our Lady of Sorrows Mother Challenge, Accepted!
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September is observed as the month of Our Lady of Sorrows. On the feast day, September 15th, some Catholics partake in the devotion to the seven Sorrows of Mary by praying seven Hail Marys while meditating on each of her seven sorrows. As revealed to St. Bridget of Sweden in the 14th century, by partaking
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The Best Memes about the Virgin Mary You Need in Your Arsenal
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Need a good Marian meme? We’ve got you covered.
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England Set to Renew Marian Consecration in 2020
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ENGLAND – Next year, England will renew their consecration to the Blessed Mother. The re-dedication of England as the Dowry of Mary is a spiritual renewal to facilitate the New Evangelization. The first time England consecrated itself to Mary was in 1381. King Richard II and Anne of Bohemia offered England to Our Lady on
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7 Incredible Facts about the Immaculate Heart You Need to Know
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June is the month of the year that the Catholic Church dedicates to a devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. But do you know there is a devotion to the Immaculate Heart, too? In fact, popes throughout the history of the Church have consecrated the entire world to Mary’s Immaculate Heart. Read more: 8 Astonishing
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Catholics Celebrate the Inaugural Memorial of Mary, Mother of the Church
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VATICAN CITY – The very first celebration of the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church is set to be celebrated on May 21, 2018. On March 3, 2018, Pope Francis announced that the Monday following Pentecost would be added to the official liturgical calendar of the Roman Catholic Church. Read more: Solemnity,
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5 Reasons Why You Should Pray a Daily Rosary
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This past weekend, an estimated 30,000 people in the UK joined a growing list of countries (Poland and Ireland) and an American state (California) in consecrating their geographical homes to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The United States is poised to join the movement on October 7, 2018. While it is still months away, you can still
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How to Pick a Name to Honor the Blessed Virgin Mary
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Naming a baby (or choosing a Confirmation name!) can be a tough, daunting task – especially for Catholics! There are all different kinds of naming styles and so many considerations, such as family traditions or names, if you want to directly or indirectly honor someone, popularity, and a host of others. But what if you
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Do You Know About the Four Way Cross?
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If you’ve been in a Catholic bookstore lately, you may have seen a four way cross. The cross is also known as a cruciform. The images found on the four way cross teach Catholics about their faith and foundations. For those new to the Catholic faith, the four way cross can be a wonderful start
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Do You Know Why Catholics Call Mary ‘Stella Maris’?
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The Catholic Church traditionally celebrates the feast of Mary Stella Maris or Mary, Star of the Sea, on September 27. Seafarers have invoked her for centuries, but did you know this title originally arose due to a transcription error? Here are 5 facts about the Stella Maris you may not have known. 1. This
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7 Things You Need to Know About the Assumption
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At the end of her earthly life, Mary was assumed, body and soul, to Heaven. Her entrance into Heaven after her life here on earth is what the Catholic Church celebrates on August 15th as the Feast of the Assumption. Here are seven facts you may not know about the Assumption to help you celebrate
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8 Inspiring Quotes from Saint Maximilian Kolbe, Martyr of Charity
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Saint Maximilian Maria Kolbe was a Polish Franciscan friar. 76 years ago, he died as a martyr in Auschwitz. He was well known for his passionate devotion to Our Lady and his love for missionary work. During the war, his monastery was a hiding place for 2,000 Jews. The monastery also housed a printing press, which
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Vatican Official Researches Miraculous Apparitions in Texas
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SAN ANGELO – Father Stefano Cecchin is a Vatican postulator who presents the case for the canonization or beatification of someone in the Catholic Church. This week, he is touring the San Angelo Concho River in Texas, where tradition holds that an apparition of Maria de Jesus de Agreda – the Lady in Blue –
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5 Amazing Facts About the House of Loreto
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The Basilica della Santa Casa (the Basilica of the Holy House) is a beautiful Marian shrine and pilgrimage destination found in Loreto, Italy. The house sits about three miles away from the sea. The house in which the Virgin Mary is believed to have lived with the Holy Family is enshrined inside the basilica. But the
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8 Things You Need to Know About the Visitation
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After the Angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she would conceive and carry the Savior of the World in her womb, Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth. Their visit is what the Catholic Church celebrates on May 31st as the Feast of the Visitation. Here are eight facts you may not know about the
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Fatima Comes to Life for Children in This New Book!
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Written by a mother and grandmother, Our Lady’s Message to Three Shepherd Children and the World is the perfect book to teach children about Our Lady of Fatima – especially since the Church just celebrated the 100th year anniversary of the Marian apparition. Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle is well known for her book, Our Lady of Fatima: 100 Years of Stories,
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100 years ago today, Our Lady appeared at Fatima
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Portugal – May 13 marks 100 years since the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in Fatima. The three children who saw Our Lady at the Cova da Iria were Lúcia Santos and her cousins, Jacinta and Francisco Marto. The Virgin visited the three children six times, appearing on the 13th of each month from May to October of
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Love Devotion to Mary? Want to Defend Her? Get. This. Book!
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If you’re like me, you’re always on the lookout for a concise approach to apologetics and explanations of Church teachings. The volumes of scholarly work available are fantastic, but it’s often labor intensive to dig through it all. The less words and more direct approach, the better—for me. One of those topics that I’m frequently
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4 Biblical Facts Every Protestant Should Know About the Annunciation
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The Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary–that she would be the Mother of God–is celebrated each year on March 25. Because of this, March 25 is precisely nine months before Christmas! Here’s five more fascinating facts about the Annunciation! “The Annunciation” by Fra Angelico (ca. 1437-1446) 1. The Annunciation only appears
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