If you love a well-crafted beer, you need to thank a monk. There is a long, historical connection between monasteries and finely crafted beer. Startin…
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What Went Unrecorded in the Bible?
I have a naturally curious brain. When there are things I do not know that I want to know, an irresistible urge to find the answer wells up within me.…
Which Marian Hymn Do I Sing After Night Prayer?
In the Catholic Church, the Liturgy of the Hours (also known as the Divine Office) is the daily prayer of the Church. The prayers are prayed five time…
10 Things to Know About Papal Ninja Sean Bryan
You may recognize Sean Bryan from the television show American Ninja Warrior where he competes as the Papal Ninja and wears shirts designed after the …
A Prayer for Those Threatened by Hurricane Harvey
Hurricane Harvey hit Texas on August 25, 2017. Since that day, more than forty inches of water have flooded southeast Texas – and weather foreca…
Catholic Priest Opens up About His Conversion and Past in the KKK
40 years ago, and before he was ordained a priest in the Diocese of Arlington, VA, Father Aitcheson was a member of the KKK. In what can be described …
8 Incredible Catholic Online Programs You Should Know About
Are you one of those people who enjoy learning about your faith in a more academic setting but don’t have the time or the resources to stop ever…
Five Reasons You Should Be Friends with Religious Sisters
Known for their good habits, sweet dispositions, and effervescent beauty, religious sisters and nuns are a remarkable gift to our Church. Their love o…
What the Saints Would Have Said About the Epic Solar Eclipse
In light of the eclipse (see what I did there?) I got to thinking about what some of the Saints would have said about the event in the sky that capti…
5 Times St. Katharine Drexel Won Against Racism
When Katharine Drexel was born to a wealthy Philadelphia couple in 1858, it was expected that she would someday marry a suitably wealthy husband, inhe…