“Bethlehemian Rhapsody” Might One of the Best Christmas Videos Ever
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For real. This one tops them all:
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Here’s What the Saints Have to Say About the Saints
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In today’s culture, it’s painful to see how seldom the saints are discussed. After all, they are powerful intercessors for us and examples of how to live a life of virtue. Yet, they are tragically set aside and ignored. This is contrary to what the saints themselves believed. Many saints have looked to other saints
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This Poem Will Help Make Your Advent EPIC
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If you’re looking for an Advent meditation, look no further than the poem “Annunciation” by Denise Levertov. IT. IS. FANTASTIC. It presents an exploration of the moment between when Gabriel asked Mary to be the Mother of God and her saying yes to God’s plan. It is a great meditation for Advent and there are
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Do You Know the History of the Advent Wreath?
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Advent is a time of preparation and hope, a season full of rich tradition. A common tradition during this season is the Advent wreath. At your local parish, and perhaps in your own home, the wreath is a reminder of the light of Christ. Each week that the candles are lit, we are reminded that
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7 Tips and Resources for a Fruitful Prayer Life this Advent
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Advent is fast approaching and will be gone before we know it, particularly because it is an unusually short season this year with the 4th Sunday of Advent and Christmas Eve landing on the same day. Since we only have 3 full weeks of the season, it is especially important to be intentional about how
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Christmas Albums to Trim Your Tree To
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Advent hasn’t even started yet, but it’s a short season this year so we need to prepare as much as possible! Here are some Christmas albums to add to your rotation this year – enjoy them while you set up your Christmas tree! 1. The Christmas Attic by Trans Siberian Orchestra Although any album
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Discover This Long Forgotten Path for Growing Closer to God
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Too many Christians believe that they please God better by a trembling submission to Him rather than a sweet and confiding liberty. In the pages of Holy Confidence – The Forgotten Path for Growing Closer to God, Father Benedict Rogacci shows us that time and time again, Our Lord insisted that we be at ease with Him.
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8 Incredible Catholic Charities to Donate to on Giving Tuesday
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After a week full of eating, visiting family, shopping, and giving thanks, Tuesday is dedicated to giving. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to share the blessings that God has given you this year with those around you. Do you want to support an amazing Catholic charity this Giving Tuesday? If the answer is ‘yes’, we’ve put together this list
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Catholic Business Advice From a Fortune 500 Businessman
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When working in the ‘real world’, it can be difficult to run a business with integrity, make honest decisions with regarding co-workers, employees and follow every rule and regulation. It is much easier to cut corners, not follow a safety regulation, or even underpay an employee who doesn’t know they are being underpaid, but it
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The 2017 Global Homeschooling Research Roundup
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Homeschooling is becoming ever more popular. The percentage of students homeschooled aged 5-17 in the United States, for instance, doubled between 1999 and 2012. One of the main reasons for this is parental concern about public school environments. In fact, 91% of homeschooling parents surveyed in the vast 2012 United States NCES report said just that.
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Do You Know About These Different Types of Scapulars?
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For most Catholics, the word ‘scapular’ brings to mind a small necklace with two wool patches. But scapulars were originally worn by members of religious communities as part of their habits. Scapulars didn’t originate as the small necklaces they are today – instead they were the size of a large work apron. It was often
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At Odds with Your Family during the Holidays? Call on Leonie Martin
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Thanksgiving Day kicks off the holiday season for us here in America – a season full of beauty and opportunity to reflect on the marvelous blessings we have been given in unique and individual ways, but also a season which can be challenging for those of us who struggle to connect with our families. Too
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The Catholic Guide to Holiday Loneliness
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The holiday season usually brings with it joyful singing, time with family, shining lights, fragrant Christmas trees and homemade baked goods. But for some of us, the holidays may not be the most wonderful time of the year. If the holiday season has become hard to celebrate because of a loss, Thanksgiving and Christmas can
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You Need to Watch These 10 Pro-Life Commercials
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With some products, it just makes sense to have a pro-life advertisement, especially when their business deals with babies, children, the sick or elderly. Let’s celebrate those products that celebrate the joys of all life! Pampers Doritos NOT a normal contraction! Chex Mix Get born, baby! Cheerios More Babies PLEASE! Johnson’s
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16 Catholic Businesses to Patron on Small Business Saturday
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Thanksgiving is upon us – a great time to be thankful for all the blessings we have in our lives. That means it’s also a great time to think about all the people in our lives we’re thankful for. One way to show people we’re thankful for them is to give them a gift, and
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The Saintly Royal Couple You Might Not Know (Yet)
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A royal romance. A country torn apart by war. A pleading pope. An emperor and king and his devoted empress, who, together, had eight children. A kingdom in exile and a heroic death. If you think this sounds like the plot to a pretty awesome movie, you would be right, but this story is better
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3 Quick Takes from Dante’s Purgatory
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November is the month dedicated to the Holy Souls on the Church calendar, and it is a golden opportunity to deepen our understanding of Purgatory while praying for those on their way to the Beatific Vision. You can’t spend too much time thinking about Purgatory and the afterlife without having your thoughts turned towards Dante.
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Saint Gertrude the Great, Patron of the Dead
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In the spirit (pun intended) of the season, is is appropriate to look at one of the patrons of the dead. Saint Gertrude was a powerhouse when it came to the faithfully departed. Read on to find out more about her and the powerful prayer she wrote to help those in purgatory! Gertrude of Helfta
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Dominican Institute, the “Easy Button” for Solid Formation
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Looking for the “Easy Button” to build upon your spiritual formation, education, knowledge? Looking to intentionally catechize your children but don’t have the time to build a curriculum or afraid you’ll miss something important? Wish you had top notch, passionate, trustworthy professors to teach you beyond the surface level diving into real life application as
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Wondering How to Teach Kids to Pray? This Book Can Help!
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Do you ever wonder how to instill a good, strong prayer life in children? Do you ever worry that rote prayers just aren’t enough? Do you want your kids to have a personal, intimate relationship with God but are unsure how to cultivate it? Learning to Pray from the MagnifiKid! division of Magnificat provides an answer.
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