Saints, Mary & Devotions
The Blessings of Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
"Come to Me, all you that labor and are burdened, and I will refresh you."--Matt. xi. 28. Love is not loved! This was the constant, ever-recurring complaint of…
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The Saints
The Blessed Virgin Mary
The Seven Offerings of the Precious Blood
The Precious Blood in the Holy Scriptures Sacred Scripture mentions seven specific instances in Jesus' life where He shed His Precious Blood, relating to our salvation. Holy Mother…
Catholic Prayers
Prayer to St. Raphael for the Wise Choice of a Marriage Partner
O Glorious St. Raphael, Patron and Lover of the Young, I call upon thee and plead with thee for thy help. In all confidence I open my heart…
Current Issues & Commentary
Who Were the Desert Fathers and Why Do They Matter?
Brief Overview The Desert Fathers were early Christian hermits and monks who lived in the deserts of Egypt, Palestine, and Syria starting in the third century. They sought…
Saints, Mary & Devotions
Who Was the Saint That Invented the Name “Christian”?
Brief Overview The name "Christian" first appeared in Antioch, as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles, marking a significant moment in the early Church. Saint Evodius, the…
Saints, Mary & Devotions
Did You Know Catherine of Siena Was Not a Nun?
Brief Overview Catherine of Siena, born in 1347 in Siena, Italy, is often pictured in a Dominican habit, leading many to assume she was a nun. In reality,…
Spiritual Warfare & Discernment
Have You Been Betrayed? Here Are Two Saints for You
Brief Overview Betrayal is a painful experience that many people face, and the Catholic Church offers guidance through the lives of saints who endured it. Saints Epipodius and…
Faith & Doctrine
Want to Learn More About the Holy Spirit?
Brief Overview The Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Holy Trinity, alongside the Father and the Son. In Catholic teaching, the Holy Spirit is fully God,…
Catholic Prayers
A Prayer for Mondays
Here is a short but powerful prayer from Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein). I surrender myself entirely to Your divine will, O Lord. Make my…
Saints, Mary & Devotions
Can Saints Have Family Conflicts? Five Examples from Catholic History
Brief Overview Family life can be a source of both support and tension, even for those who become saints in the Catholic Church. This article explores five saints…
