7 Inspiring Advent Traditions from Around the World

7 Inspiring Advent Traditions from Around the World

In the mad dash towards Christmas, Advent is sometimes overlooked. But this church season has traditions and charm all its own. Here are a few ways people around the world commemeorate and celebrate in Advent. Hopefully they’ll inspire you to honor this sacred...
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Catholic Kids

The Ultimate Gift Guide for Catholic Kids

Do you have a niece or nephew, a godchild, or your own child who you want get something special this Christmas? A gift that won’t just keep them entertained or be vaguely “educational” but will enrich their lives with reminders of our faith or...
St. Josemaria’s Secret to Joy

St. Josemaria’s Secret to Joy

St. Josemaria Escriva was no stranger to suffering. Despite this, he continuously preached on the importance of cheerfulness and the christian’s call to joy. He said “the children of God should always be sowers of peace and joy” (Furrow 59). What is...
Women Saints who Show Our Many Womanly Vocations

Women Saints who Show Our Many Womanly Vocations

Is there a current topic more controversial and more misunderstood than the Church’s stance on women? Recent internet trends around “tradwives”, what certain football players choose to say about motherhood, and ecclesial tensions about deaconesses...
Kid-Friendly Triduum Ideas

Kid-Friendly Triduum Ideas

The Triduum can be a mysterious and sad time even for adults. Below are some ways to help our kids enter into this sacred day as we remember Jesus’ Passion, death, and Resurrection. Holy Thursday Seder Meal Photo by Charles Hutchins on Flickr A Seder is the meal...