by Jessica McAfee
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 crucifixion as a popular form of torturous death. But what many of us don’t realize is that we have only found...
by Theresa Zoe Williams
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. Maybe you’re familiar with Tolkien’s life and want to go even deeper into his stories. Perhaps you only have a...
by Chloe Langr
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 question “Where is that in the Bible?” While few Christians disagree that Baptism and the Eucharist are found...
by Stephen Mirarchi
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 Lord in his silence. As many others have testified, one experiences in contemplative prayer the extraordinary,...
by Theresa Zoe Williams
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 have a saint for everything! Here are fifteen saints to get to know in the summer: The (future) patron saint of...
by Laura Hensley
When you hear the word “angels” you may immediately think those cherub winged babies. Maybe you picture large winged humans dresses in white, watching over you from above. While these are beautiful images of these mystical creatures, God created angels for...
