9 Ways Christians Celebrate Easter Around the World

9 Ways Christians Celebrate Easter Around the World

Catholics know how to throw an Easter party. The Church celebrates fifty days of Easter, spanning the time between Easter Vigil and Pentecost. That’s plenty of time to throw a party or two! Looking to shake things up a bit this year? Check out these nine fun...
10 Facts You May Not Know About Easter Vigil

10 Facts You May Not Know About Easter Vigil

The Paschal Vigil is the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Christ in the Catholic Church. It’s also the first time when Catholics can exclaim “Alleluia” since the beginning of Lent. But do you know these less common facts about the...
Notre Dame Cathedral Is on Fire

Notre Dame Cathedral Is on Fire

PARIS – According to Parisian fire service and eyewitnesses, Notre Dame cathedral caught on fire on Monday, April 15. Footage shows fire spreading across the upper part of the cathedral and bell towers. The spire on top of the iconic cathedral collapsed in the...
Travel through the Holy Land with Christ This Lent!

Travel through the Holy Land with Christ This Lent!

I was able to make a trip to Israel at the beginning of the year. Now, I recommend that everyone put the Holy Land on their travel bucket list. But sometimes getting to the place where Christ lived and died is impossible. Maybe you don’t have the vacation time...
Do You Know These Martyrs of the Roman Canon?

Do You Know These Martyrs of the Roman Canon?

The Catholic Church honors the saints, holy men and women who’ve gone before us and offer us examples of what it means to live a life centered on God. One place where we hear about the lives of the saints in the Eucharist prayers of the Mass, especially during...