by Jenna Kandas
Whether you’re already a fan of St. Benedict, or just jumping on the bandwagon to celebrate his feast day (July 11th), here are eight facts that you might not have known. Take these to your next party and dazzle all your friends. St. Benedict is a twin!...
by Matthew Chicoine
The recent news of the canonization of Cardinal John Henry Newman on October 13 brought immense joy to my wife and I. No other convert to Catholicism has influenced the Church more, in my opinion, except for Saints Paul and Augustine. Living a mere two centuries ago,...
by William Hemsworth
The Eucharistic prayer is recited after the angelic hymn of praise known as the Sanctus. You know it: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts . . . This may seem like a repetitive hymn, and to those that hear it quite frequently that may be the case. However, its placement...
by Melissa Guerrero
Now, more than ever, we need to be strong in our faith. We also need to clarify things that the media and anti-Catholic folks may be spreading that are untrue. There are a number of great ways to do it: social media, talking with friends and family, even at theme...
by Chloe Langr
When you think about saints who championed the cause of the Catholic Church during the Protestant Reformation, what major players come to mind? Maybe you think of Saint Teresa of Avila, Saint John of the Cross, Saint Francis de Sales, or Saint Philip Neri. But one...
by Theresa Zoe Williams
English Catholics were among the first to come to the New World when the British Colonies were developed, hoping to find freedom from the religious persecution they faced in their homeland. But so much of the early American Catholic history is forgotten, and...