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“God had spared their lives…for the divine purpose of defeating the communist empire.” So ends the prologue of this months’ Catholic Book of the Month, “A Pope and a President” within these pages you’ll uncover the extraordinary and previously untold story of two great men of the 20th century, President Ronald Reagan and Pope John […]

For centuries, the celebration of Advent has encouraged faithful Catholics to find hope, peace, joy, and love through their preparation for Jesus Christ’s birth and His second coming. Of course, as our world has evolved, traditions have also evolved — and it can be hard to slow down and truly give ourselves over to the […]

Updated September 2023 For more than 1,000 years, Advent has been observed and celebrated by people of faith around the world. And while the tradition has been through quite an evolution since its beginnings, the heart of the season still remains—preparing for the birth of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, as well as His […]

While its origins are unknown, reciting the St. Andrew Christmas Novena prayer has been a staple tradition within the Catholic Advent season for at least a century. As most faithful Catholics know, Jesus called St. Andrew first to become a disciple. So, it’s quite fitting that the Feast of St. Andrew, which occurs on Nov. […]

The Advent season helps us prepare and celebrate the days leading up to the main event: the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. But once Christmas arrives, what is the best way to honor Catholic tradition and create a time of joy for your family? In this Christmas 101 blog post, we share […]

The Advent wreath may be one of the most prized and iconic Advent traditions, serving as a way to quietly reflect and measure the progression towards Christ’s birth since the Middle Ages. Of course, Advent wreaths are also an important element of holiday decor, adding beauty and seasonal spirit to our homes. Whether you’re looking […]

For centuries, the nativity scene has been part of the Advent and Christmas tradition, serving as iconic decor and honoring the blessed birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. From our perspective, the nativity scene can also serve as a fantastic teaching tool, helping us tell the story of the magical birth to our […]

With each passing day we are coming closer and closer to the start of the Advent season. One of the best ways to celebrate Advent and prepare for Jesus’s birth is to read and reflect upon the story of Jesus with a Jesse Tree. Traditionally used in medieval times to help teach the Bible to […]

Divine Providence in the Rise of the Republic- Shocking, surprising, impossible, preposterous, amazing! No…Providential! All these words and more fill these pages as popular author and radio host Michael Medved takes you on a journey through history as viewed through the eyes of the Christian faith. Our selection for October’s Catholic Book of the Month […]

Advent is a special season for any Christian, and for many it’s the pinnacle of their Christmas celebrations. To help you appreciate Advent, we’ve rounded up everything you need to know about Advent in this Advent 101 blog. Whether you’re new to Catholicism or not, we have the details you need. Advent 101: The Basics […]