by Chloe Langr
Bearded Saints of Heaven and Warriors of the Lord. Sporters of Fantastic Beards and Words of Wisdom… Let’s just say that the saints in Heaven know how to celebrate No-Shave November in quite classy ways. 1. Saint John the Baptist Epic. Saint John...
by Robert Barbry II
Many people like to compare the presidential election to a sort of tree shaking that loosens and detaches those faithful who were either barely connected to begin with or only gave the appearance of being connected to the tree at all. Catholics, especially those who...
by Theresa Zoe Williams
At this time of year, remembering death surrounds us- in the changing of the seasons and the leaves turning brilliant colors and falling to the ground and in the holy days we celebrate of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. Often, death is an uncomfortable...
by Justin McClain
Every October 31, American Catholics worth half their weight in holy water are busy reminding their countrymen that without All Saints’ Day (November 1), there would be no Halloween. Indeed, the word “Halloween” derives from the anachronistic designation of “All...
by Mark Shea
I used to fear Halloween. Before I became Catholic, I went to a small non-denominational church that said Halloween was an ancient pagan feast and you are opening yourself to Dark Satanic Powers if you celebrated it. Then I became Catholic and, among other things,...
by Jessica McAfee
When I began a course on the Catechism at Holy Apostles College and Seminary, I kind of dreaded it thinking it was going to be a dry read – I was wrong! I am so impressed by the unity of this global effort and the leading of the Spirit, I can’t keep it to...
