The Eastern Catholic churches are often mysterious and confusing. Rarely discussed by Roman Catholics for much of their existence, Byzantine Catholics carry on a rich spiritual heritage that some of us may find surprising. Yet this enigmatic group is the other...
The year of St. Joseph will undoubtedly lead to a bump in the name’s popularity, at least among Catholics. But what if you’re having a girl? There are many feminine variations of St. Joseph as well as names inspired by him to choose from. Here are just a few. 1....
May is traditionally celebrated in the Catholic world as the month dedicated to Mary. While there are many ways to honor the Mother of God, here are some special ones for this month. 1. Plant a Mary Garden Photo by Daniela Brehme on Unsplash Spring is a great time to...
In Patris Corde, Pope Francis says one of the goals of the apostolic letter establishing this year of St. Joseph is “to encourage us to implore his intercession.” St. Joseph is a well-known miracle worker and powerful advocate for those who seek his...
Lent is meant to be more than just giving up chocolate for six weeks. It’s also supposed to be more than forty (or ninety) days of cold showers or bread and water fasts. At least, that’s what St. John Chrysostom, the golden-mouthed preacher of the faith and Doctor of...
