by Melissa Guerrero
Did you know it’s an ancient tradition—one that has fallen out of custom—to get candles blessed on the Feast of the Purification (February 2nd)? Yep. That’s why this day is often referred to as “Candlemas.” Cue the chorus of “ohhh!” Its biblical roots The feast...
by Matthew Chicoine
The Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky wrote, “The soul is healed by being with children.” On a recent Sunday, I experienced the truth contained in that quote. It was the first class for Religious Education at my parish. Going into my third year of volunteering as a...
by Theresa Zoe Williams
On Sunday, January 26, 2020 famed basketball star and practicing Catholic Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash alongside his 13 year old daughter Gianna and seven others. Catholic Twitter immediately took to the site to express condolences and remember their brother...
by Jenna Kandas
On January 28th, we celebrate the feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas. Dominican friar, philosopher, and Doctor of the Church, this man has a lot to teach us. Here are eleven short quotes to complete today in his memory. “Beware of the man (person) of one...
by Melissa Guerrero
Yes, you read the title correctly. An angelic representative from each of the nine Choirs of Angels will accompany you to receive Holy Communion if you pray a specific chaplet. Interested? Read the details below. The story The chaplet of St. Michael Archangel was...
by William Hemsworth
Sunday mornings can be chaotic even for the most cheerful and organized households. As a parent of four, there are some Sundays that it is difficult for me to get the entire family ready to exit the house, let alone prepare for Mass. There are a few things that can be...
