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“What are you giving up for Lent?” This is a common question among Catholics during this time of year. While we can tend to see the Lenten fast as just another thing we do for two months each spring, it is far more than merely tradition. It is a way for us to move closer […]

Explore what the Holy Eucharist is, its connection to Communion, the practice of Eucharistic Adoration, and the symbolism associated with this sacred rite.

At the heart of Catholic worship lies the Holy Eucharist, a sacramental rite that holds immense significance and reverence. The Eucharist, also known as the Blessed Sacrament, is the central act of Catholic liturgy and a focal point of our faith. Rooted in the Last Supper of Jesus Christ, the Eucharist embodies the tangible manifestation of God’s love and presence.

Reflection on the Feast of Annunciation of the Lord The Feast of Annunciation of the Lord celebrates one of the greatest moments in history. An angel appeared to the Blessed Virgin Mary to announce to her that she would bear the Son of God, conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. The Annunciation is […]

Print These InstructionsShop for St. Michael Chaplets For those who recite his Chaplet, St Michael the Archangel promises the protection of his army of angels during the life of the person who prays. The Chaplet of St Michael the Archangel helps to purify the heart of the temporal punishment of venial sin and it also […]

Why are Advent wreaths so meaningful? Learn about the rich symbolism and history of this classic Advent tradition.

This year the feasts of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary fall on June 24th and 25th. Celebrated 19 days after Pentecost, the dates of these two feasts change each year. These celebrations, while side-by-side on the calendar, have their own unique origins.

Do you ever wonder about how the Christian faith was professed throughout the ages, from its earliest days to today? Why were the early Christians willing to die to protect a single iota of the creed? Why have the Judeans, Romans, and Persians—among others—seen the Christian creed as a threat to the established social order? […]

“Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name…” the words are so familiar that it’s sometimes easy to forget what the Lord’s prayer actually means, and what it asks of us as Christians. The Lord’s Prayer, also called Our Father Prayer, is a prayer of central importance to Christians because it not only venerates the will of God, but also gives us an opportunity to give thanks to God for our many blessings, and to forgive and be forgiven by those with whom we disagree.

There are nearly 76 million Catholics in America today (Pew Research) and many learn God’s Word from an edition of the Bible that stretches back some nearly 50 years – the New American Bible.