Byzantine Catholic Tradition + Liturgy
You might have heard that there are various rites within the Catholic Church, but you might not be sure what exactly that means. In order to more fully understand the...
The Significance of the Angelus
Ever hear bells ringing at your church in the morning, at noon, or in the evening, and wonder why? In a time before smart phones and fitness-tracking watches, the...
Why We Need St. Oscar Romero
In October of 2018, Pope Francis canonized the seven newest Saints in the Church. Among them was Bishop and martyr, St. Oscar Romero, whose first feast day we celebrate today....
Resting with Sleeping St. Joseph
Recently, my husband and I meandered into a Catholic shop we had never been to before. We slowly made our way through the aisles taking inventory of what was offered....
The History + Meaning Behind the St. Patrick's Day Parade
Who is this man we celebrate today? In the 4th century, Maewyn Succat was born in Britain to a family with Roman citizenship. At just sixteen years old, he was...
Sts. Perpetua and Felicity: What Modern Catholic Women Can Learn from Two Third-Century Martyrs
I recognized their names from the Roman Canon, but it wasn’t until daily Mass one March 7th that the priest brought Sts. Perpetua and Felicity to life before the eyes...
The Feast of St. Peter's Chair
Several years ago, as an eager Confirmation student, I remember paging through The Book of Saints. I attempted to get a snapshot of several Saints to help me determine who...
Our Lady and Lourdes and Her Love of Healing
Today marks a feast day in the Church that gives much solace and hope to my heart. It is the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, which is the day...
St. Josephine Bakhita + Other Black Saints
Right before His Ascension, Jesus tells His Apostles, to “...make disciples of all nations…” (Matthew 28:18). After an outpouring of the Holy Spirit, the Apostles went and did just that....
The Feast of St. Blaise + the Blessing of the Throats
Although any farm-kid will tell you that there are limitations to being tied to the land, I have always romanticized it. I love the stability and commitment to a particular...
Loving the Hearts of Our Youth (a la St. John Bosco)
For a brief period of time in my young adult life I explored a vocation as a high school science teacher. As I immersed myself in the day-to-day joys and...
Give Chase to Chastity with the Help of St. Thomas Aquinas
It’s important to start a piece on chastity by pointing out that sex is a very good thing. It’s mysterious, making a union of man and woman while also allowing...
