The odds were stacked against Augustus Tolton. He was born into slavery, his father died when he was young, he lived in poverty, and was denied access to every Catholic seminary in America. But despite the hardships he experienced, Tolton went on to become the first African-American priest. He set to work in the Deep …
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It wasn’t easy living in Ancient Rome. Women were treated as property and many marriages were loveless and miserable. Teenage boys roamed the streets in gangs and parents left their children outside the streets in the dung heaps to die. Finding themselves in the face of darkness and hostility, Rome’s early Christians took the steps …
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Angels do not form a separate universe. Instead, they are an integral part of our own world, sent forth for the sake of our salvation. They are pure spirits who communicate God’s grace, his goodness, and his truth. Angels play many roles in the spiritual life, including messengers, stewards, warrior,s guardians, and adorers. But just …
“Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.” — St. John Bosco St. John Bosco is known, in part, for his education of the young. So, if he couldn’t measure the worth and impact of a good Catholic book, then I will put as many good catholic books …
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Pope Paul VI was arguably the most perceptive and visionary popes of the modern era. He observed the rise of secularism, and prophesied the negative effects it would have on family and the human soul. If you’re looking for a saint to draw close to with all the turmoil in the world and in the …
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Christmas is such a tremendous day in the Catholic Church that it can’t be celebrated just on one day. That’s why the Church prepares with Advent, a time set aside to prepare our bodies and souls for the celebration of the Christ Child. Even though radio stations and department stores have been celebrating Christmas for …
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Why do Catholics pray to Saint Christopher before they go on trips? Who started the trend of praying to Saint Anthony when they lost something? Why do Catholics bury statues of Saint Joseph (upside down!) in their yards when they’re trying to sell their home? Anyone can be perplexed by the countless traditions and devotions …
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For years, we’ve learned the stories of heroes and villains in comic books. Kids and adults alike enjoy stories of justice, sacrifice, and heroics. Read more: Why Batman is Catholic But comic books aren’t just for Superman, Batman, and the Hulk anymore. Now, the saints lives are brought vividly to life with the stories of …
After the Protestant Reformation, religious wars exploded across Europe. Struggling to restore a unite of faith and love of the Eucharist and other sacraments, Catholic theologians and clergy turned to artists to help them reaffirm Catholic doctrine and catechize a largely illiterate population. In her latest book, How Catholic Art Saved the Faith: The Triumph of …
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Ever wanted to get to know Thomas Aquinas? Maybe you cracked open the massive Summa Theologica and felt you energy dwindling. If you started to read the work of Aquinas, you probably quickly realized that the saint’s writing isn’t exactly beach reading material. So, if you, like many, struggle with the density of Aquinas, how can we …