St. Kateri Tekakwitha, or the Lily of the Mohawks, is a very important person for American Catholicism. Here are some facts about her, sure to make you wonder how you didn’t know her so well already. 1. She’s the first Native American to be canonized...
Incredible saints have come from the Carmelite religious order: Saints John of the Cross, Teresa of Avila, and Therese of Lisieux represent this Catholic spirituality. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Spiritual Mother of the Carmelites. The Catholic Church celebrates...
July 4th is the day we celebrate Independence Day in the United States. However, it is also the day, the Church recognizes Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati. Although he died at the age of 24, he lived an extraordinary life, proving to us sanctity is possible at any age....
If you are Catholic, you don’t need to wait until Christmas or Easter to party. The Church’s calendar is filled to the brim with feast days and special celebrations. Paying closer attention to the liturgical calendar of the Church is a wonderful way to integrate the...
St. John the Baptist is one of the greatest saints to ever live. Who else got to literally prepare the way of the Lord? But he’s also one of the weirdest saints to ever live. Here are 7 reasons he’s King of the Weird Saints. 1. He wore nothing but camel...
So much of our world has changed this last year, but the one thing that will stay the same is the need for mercy. There are several ways to share our Catholic Faith with others, and one of the ways is through good works tending to the physical needs of others. Jesus...
