by Erin Rebar
If you think that mystical experiences and private revelations were reserved for those in religious life alone, then you haven’t met Saint Bridget of Sweden. While Saint Bridget was a third order Franciscan during her marriage and eventually became a full...
by Melissa Guerrero
The last thing I thought I would be doing for my birthday this past May was having emergency gallbladder surgery. Having chicken tamales from my favorite Mexican restaurant and watching Roman Holiday (my favorite movie), yes. Being doubled over in the worst pain I’ve...
by Erin Rebar
The term “home altar” may sound intimidating, but it is really nothing more than a dedicated prayer space for your home. It might be a corner of the room or a corner of your desk. Also known as a little oratory, the home altar is an old Catholic tradition that has...
by Matthew Chicoine
Incredible saints have come from the Carmelite religious order: Saints Teresa of Avila and Therese of Lisieux represent this Catholic spirituality in a popular way, but there are dozens more. The Blessed Virgin Mary is the Spiritual Mother of the Carmelites. The...
by Laura Hensley
As we approach the middle of summer and there is talk about kids going back to school and more face mask requirements, now is the time to start getting creative. Take a peek at some of the creative and awesome Catholic based face masks to minister without saying a...
by Theresa Zoe Williams
Saying that this is a “cool saint” might be a bit redundant since all saints are cool (duh!) but St. Killian really was super cool! Here’s why. He was called the “Apostle of Franconia” First of all, he’s got a cool nickname!...
