In 2007, a skeleton of a crucifixion victim from the Roman era was discovered during an excavation for a pipeline that was being placed. Romans used c…
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Do Catholics Worship Statues?
Whenever I’m asked if Catholics worship statues, I’m reminded of a story I once heard from a traveling priest at our parish. He mentioned…
This Website Brings J.R.R. Tolkien into Your Home and Heart
J.R.R. Tolkien was a genius Catholic writer who gave us such enduring and magnificent literary creations as The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Mayb…
You Need These 3 New Resources If You’re Serious About Mary
Ignatius Press, the leader in quality Catholic publications has three excellent new resources for your devotions (and scholarship) to Mary. It took a …
Where Are the Seven Sacraments in the Bible?
When talking about Catholicism with our Protestant brothers and sisters, they may ask you to prove your point with Scripture. You may be asked the que…
How Contemplation Prepared Me for Tinnitus
At the suggestion of good spiritual directors, I’ve been practicing quiet prayer for several years. What I love most about it is just being with the L…
15 Saints for All Your Summer Activities
As we embark on travels and fun in the sun, let’s remember to ask our friends the saints for their intercession for our various activities. We h…
7 Incredible Facts About Angels You’ll Wish You Knew About Sooner
When you hear the word “angels” you may immediately think those cherub winged babies. Maybe you picture large winged humans dresses in whi…
6 Surprising Facts About Catholicism and Soccer
With the 2018 Soccer World Cup being only a week away, it’s fitting that the Vatican released a new document on sports. In “Dare il meglio di sé…
7 Incredible Facts about the Immaculate Heart You Need to Know
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 th…