Less than two weeks after her feast day on April 12 this year, St. Margaret of Castello was declared a saint by Pope Francis under special circumstances. Although the life of this new saint is highly inspiring, not many Catholics know much about her. If you find...
Summertime is a great time for spiritual growth. With laid back schedules, lots of sunshine, and time to travel, though, it can also be a time for spiritual burnout. Here are six tips to keep you from getting burnt out spiritually this summer. 1. Keep a daily prayer...
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...
