Who Was St. Lawrence of Brindisi?

Who Was St. Lawrence of Brindisi?

Around the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time we celebrate the memorial for a saint and Doctor of the Church that probably many people do not know: Saint Lawrence of Brindisi. He was born Cesare De Rossi in Brindisi, Italy, within the kingdom of Naples in 1559. He...
Is Dressing Appropriately for Mass Really that Important?

Is Dressing Appropriately for Mass Really that Important?

As we approach the summer months, the temptation to dress casually for Sunday Mass increases exponentially. Why this is the case probably has to do with the culture in which we live as well as the rise in more casual services across the religious spectrum. Although...
The Sacramental Oils Explained

The Sacramental Oils Explained

Throughout the universal Catholic Church, starting last week and continuing this week, the yearly liturgy known as the Chrism Mass has been taking place. In some dioceses, the Chrism Mass is always on the Monday of Holy Week. During the Chrism Mass, two very important...
10 Everyday Sayings of Mother Angelica

10 Everyday Sayings of Mother Angelica

Many of us probably remember Mother Angelica from her days on the Catholic channel, which she founded, known as the Eternal Word Television Network, and otherwise known simply as EWTN. If you have never watched anything from Mother Angelica, you can either tune-in to...