Finding out something that you might not have known is always a fascinating and illuminating experience. Things that you may take for granted have a nifty back story or custom/tradition that dropped it into the collective consciousness. As a budding historian, I have always been fascinated by facts and random tidbits of information. For …
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Lately, Big Bang Theory actress, neuroscientist, and outspoken Orthodox Jew Mayim Bialik has been catching some heat for how she chooses to dress on the Red Carpet—not because she’s wearing too little, but because she’s wearing more than the norm. Bialik follows tznius, the Jewish code of modesty, which at its most basic requires women …
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So many of the great universities in America are Catholic universities (yay!). Thanks to a number of religious orders dedicated to scholarship, service, and community, the higher education system is #blessed with the charisms of the Jesuits, the Benedictines, the Congregation of the Holy Cross, and so many more. Attending a religiously affiliated school is …
Well, here we are, just a few days after the New Year’s ball has dropped, and we still don’t know what resolution to make for this year. I’m in this position year after year, and it seems like as December 31st approaches, I have nothing to show for the previous year’s goals. This year will …
Ah, the comment section. It’s place where people can praise you for you’re work, where writers can further explain their point, and where arguments go to die. Ever since I started writing for this Catholic site, I have learned a lot about my fellow Catholics and other Christians. The comment section is a melting pot …
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There are many amazing saints, and many amazing blessed and venerables and servants of God, so many that lots often are overlooked. Here are my picks for a faithful departed you might start hearing more and more about sooner rather than later. Blessed Chiara Luce Badano October 29, 1971 – October 7, 1990, beatified September …
Ever wonder why some Catholics seem a little “overboard” with the faith? Celebrating a Saint’s feast day every week, going to Daily Mass, and constantly pondering on the writings of St. Thomas Aquinas? Well maybe they’re not “too into it,” perhaps you might not be experiencing all that the Church has to offer! Here’s seven …
The signature of Catholics calisthenics: Stand, sit, stand, sit, stand, kneel, stand, kneel, stand… . You’ve heard of beach-bod and dad-bod, but what about Mass-bod? Get Mass-bod ready with these 10 easy exercises: 1. Stretching A solid stretch. Always necessary to prevent injury. Bonus: Be sure to touch your toes to achieve the most profound …
