You’re A Lay WHAT…?! | What Is A Third Order Religious?
When I became Catholic fifteen years ago, I was amazed by all the organizations available to Catholic laypeople. They are the outward, organizational expressions of our...
3 Essential Elements Of Lent (And Where To Find Them)
Not long after the New Year’s resolutions have faded, we Catholics are thinking about our next opportunity to make changes…the 40 days of Lent. Some of us rejoice and say,...
Sunday Gospel Reflection On The Beatitudes
When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain,and after he had sat down, his disciples came to him. He began to teach them, saying:"Blessed are the poor in...
The 4 Essential Elements Every Catholic Curriculum Needs
Sister Ruth. What a woman. May she rest in the eternal glory of our heavenly Father. Sister Ruth led me into the Catholic Church when I was five years old, alongside my mom...
This Little Light Of His: The Miracle Of Father Ferd
I am a Catholic children’s writer whose second vocation is to intercede for priests. Of all those I have ever prayed for, this priest was very different... The weight of his...
Are You Obligated To Go To Mass In Bad Weather?
There are snowstorms headed to many parts of the United States this weekend. Are you obligated to go to Mass? Is Bad Weather A Grave Reason To Miss Mass? Can I Miss Mass...
A Brief Meditation On The Our Father
One of the most ancient approaches to spiritual formation comes from the desert fathers who used to offer brief commentaries on various prayers. In keeping with the ancient...
Lent 2026: A Catholic Guide To All The Lent Resources
In 2026, the forty days of Lent will begin on Ash Wednesday, February 18, and end on Holy Thursday, April 2. Easter Sunday is on April 5. During this sacred season, we are...
How To Stop Failing Your New Year’s Resolutions: 3 Pillars To Lasting Transformation
Every January, many women enter the new year with sincere intentions and clear goals—only tofeel discouraged when those resolutions fall apart a few weeks later. The problem...
2nd Sunday In Ordinary Time Reflection: You Have Been Called To The Liturgy Of The Holy Mass
This reflection is an excerpt from The Liturgical Sense of the Readings at Mass (Year A). Click here to purchase! After the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, Years A and C...
How To Stop Failing Your New Year’s Resolutions: 3 Pillars To Lasting Transformation
Every January, many women enter the new year with sincere intentions and clear goals—only tofeel discouraged when those resolutions fall apart a few weeks later. The problem...
Catholic Liturgical Living: January
Links to purchase: Unshakeable: Building a Life of Virtue, Pray for You t-shirt by Nichole Lanthier, Ascension Planner 2026 Catholic Kids: January Links to...
How To Help Children See Jesus At Mass In The Eucharist
Their sounds, their wiggles, and their questions are signs of life in every parish family.Do not worry if they get fussy or distracted. You are doing holy work by bringing...
7 Deadly Sins: Why Can’t I Be Happy For Others? Envy!
Two years ago, after I’d been in my current job for several years, I felt I’d finally get the promotion for which I’d longed. In my mind, I deserved it. And, based on subtle...
The 8 Pillars Of Moral Money – Is Your Money Immoral?
Most people never think about the morality of their money. Our use of dollars, euros, or yen is simply "the way things are"—background elements of economic life, like the...
How I’m Using St. John Bosco’s Teaching With My Toddler… And Why It Works!
Saint John Bosco is well known for his work with disadvantaged youth and his innovative educational methods. In a time when teachers used corporal punishment and public...
The Winners And Losers Both Gave God The Glory In This Year’s National Championship
"I'm happy to see godly men come out on top."- Riley Leonard | University of Notre Dame Quarterback Notre Dame didn't win a National Championship in college football this...
My Favorite Name For Jesus
Occasionally, on a warm breeze, clear sky evening when my schedule’s empty, I enjoy reclining on my deck and gazing upward. Looking up thrusts me into the endless darkness...
Should Catholics Do Yoga?
Should Catholics do yoga? This is a hotly debated question that provokes a wide variety of answers, ranging from people who are unconvinced that Christians have any worries...
Baptism Of The Lord | Gospel Reflection
Baptism Of The Lord The people were filled with expectation,and all were asking in their heartswhether John might be the Christ.John answered them all, saying, “I am...
12 Catholic Quotes To Help You Find Hope In 2025
Pope Francis officially declared 2025 a Year of Jubilee with a papal bull, Spes Non Confundit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint.” These quotes will help you to keep your...
PILGRIMS OF HOPE 🜋 JUBILEE YEAR 2025
INTRODUCTION to JUBILEES SPES NON CONFUNDIT. “Hope does not disappoint.” With these words, borrowed from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Romans (chapter 5, verse 5), the...
Catholic Books To Read In 2025
If one of your goals is to read more Catholic books this year, you've come to the right place! We have an amazing list of spiritual books for all ages that will help you grow...
Two Friends Of Servant Of God Michelle Duppong Share How She Helped Them Pray
Meet Servant of God Michelle Duppong through the lens of those who knew and worked with her and then see Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story in theaters on Nov. 12....
What Does Family Prayer Look Like? A Father Of 16 Shares His Tips
For some reason, family prayer can be difficult. Carving out time in a day and gathering everyone into the same room seems particularly hard. It was hard when my wife Ashley...
When Can We Use The Name Of Jesus
When I was growing up, I heard people everywhere using the name of Jesus and God in different contexts. Sometimes it was as a simple expression of surprise, fear, shock, and...
9 Saints Who Devoted Themselves To The Holy Name Of Jesus
Family movie night. We hadn’t watched a movie with my 19-year-old daughter for months. Her boyfriend was there too and as we pushed “play,” I relished the first satisfying...
24 Pro-life Books To Read
The culture of death which is constantly pressing in upon us as Catholics, can feel threatening and be overwhelming. It is important to fortify ourselves with good...
How To Bless Your Home On The Epiphany
Traditionally, Catholics bless their home and those who live in their household on the Feast of the Epiphany each year. It’s not difficult to do and we highly recommend you...
A Catholics Guide To Living 2025: Quotes, Devotions, & Resources For A New Year!
Start 2025 strong by committing to grow in your Catholic faith and answering the call to be devoted to daily prayer. Our Catholic Guide to 2025, the Jubilee Year of Hope,...
Why Are Saturdays Devoted To The Blessed Mother?
In the third apparition at Fatima, the Blessed Mother told the little seers that, to save souls and avert war, she came to request not just the praying of the Rosary and...
2025 Catholic Monthly Devotions And An Inspirational Catholic Quote For Each Month
It is a tradition of the Catholic Church to observe a specific devotion during each month of the year. Here is the list of those devotions and a saint quote that will inspire...
How To Pray A Pro-life Rosary
While praying the rosary, offer each mystery and meditate on these short introductory prayers based on the fruits of each mystery with a pro-life focus. ...
Pray The “Veni, Creator Spiritus” On January 1 (New Year’s Day) For A Plenary Indulgence
Veni, Creator Spiritus | Catholic Prayer For New Year's Day (January 1) Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest,and in our souls take up Thy rest;come with Thy grace and heavenly...
64 Books Every Catholic School Library Should Have
Does your child's Catholic school have a Catholic library? You'd be surprised at what books you can find on the shelves of Catholic schools across the country. Talk to...
How To Bless Your Home For The Feast Of The Epiphany
Traditionally, Catholics bless their home and those who live in their household on the Feast of the Epiphany each year. It's not difficult to do and we highly recommend you...
Devote January To The Holy Name Of Jesus| Catholic Devotions
Did you know that each month has a traditional Catholic devotion? This year, let’s focus on each devotion month-by-month to grow in our faith and traditions! Make yourself...
If Every Catholic Did This This Year, We Would Change The World
Looking for a New Year’s Resolution that could change the world? This idea is simple, effective, and is guaranteed to save souls. The tradition, known as a Living...
7 Spiritual Ideas To Replace The Typical New Year’s Superstitions
The New Year, as a celebration, is a strange thing, nice, but strange. The tenderness, peace, and quiet lived during Christmas, just a few days ago, suddenly gives way to...
The Saint’s Name Generator – Find Your Patron Saint For 2026!
Perhaps, like me, you have already made and broken several New Year’s Resolutions. Maybe you haven’t made any, or maybe you are doing great with all your plans. But have you...
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Catholic Liturgical Living: February
Links to purchase: Three to Get Married, The All Saints Sock Club, Engraved Catholic Pen Set Are you ready for Lent? Get your Lent Guide HERE!...
How To Bless Your Home On The Epiphany 2026
Traditionally, Catholics bless their homes and everyone who lives there on the Feast of the Epiphany each year. It’s easy to do, and we highly recommend giving it a try!...
Holy Family, Pray For Us
Holy Family, pray for us! “O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we may imitate them in practicing the virtues of...
Say This Prayer Before Opening Christmas Gifts
Come, Lord Jesus, be our guest, and let these Christmas gifts to us be blessed.“Give thanks unto the Lord,for He is good and His mercy endures forever.”- Psalm...
The Catholic Liturgical Year
Catholic Liturgical Year Dates For 2025 First Sunday of Advent – December 1, 2024 Advent Season – December 1–24, 2024 Christmas Day – December 25, 2024 Christmas Season –...
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Catholic Prayer For Thanksgiving: Litany Of Gratitude
We thank you, Lord!
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Can I Recieve The Anointing Of The Sick?
What IS Anointing of the Sick? “By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests, the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified...
Jesus Is Here With His Cross | St. Therese
“Yes, my heart’s dear one, Jesus, is here with His cross. Since you are one of His favorites, He wants to make you into His likeness; why be afraid that you will not have the...
Undertake Courageously Great Tasks For God’s Glory | St. John Eudes
"Undertake courageously great tasks for God's glory, to the extent that he'll give you power and grace for this purpose. Even though you can do nothing on your own, you can...
Spend Time Gazing At The Crucifix | Pope Francis
God loves us, and He loves us madly, as one of the saints used to say. God’s love appears to be madness. He loves us: “God loved the world so much that He gave us His only...
Never A Child So Wise | Christmas Quote St. Peter Canisus
“Never was a whimpering bit of humanityso powerful that, while lying on His bed of straw, He could command the very starsto direct whom He wished to visit Him.Never a child...
A Midnight Christmas Mass Homily | St. Francis de Sales
“Among the solemnities of Holy Church there are three which have been celebrated at all times and which have their original source in that great feat of Passover which was...
Christmas – A School Of Faith And Love (St. John Paul II)
Dum medium silentium teneret omnia..."– "While earth was rapt in silence and night only half through its course, your almighty Word, O Lord, came down from his royal throne"...
The Purpose Of Advent | Pope Benedict XVI
“Advent’s intention is to awaken the most profound and basic emotional memory within us, namely, the memory of the God who became a child. This is a healing memory; it brings...
The Bread Is The Bread | St. Ambrose
"This bread is bread before the words of the Sacrament, but when the words of Christ come to it, it is the Body of Christ…Before the words of Christ it is a cup full of wine...
Pope Leo XIV’S Prayer For When Life Surprises You
This is what Pope Leo XIV told reporters he did when he realized he would be named the new Pope. His response is the type of surrender we all need. Follow his lead. Take a...
The Feast Of The Miraculous Medal
“I feel so happy to be able to help the children who beg me for protection. But so many do not ever come to me.” —Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal "The Virgin held in her...
Catholic Movies To Watch: Pope Leo’s 4 Favorite Movies
What kind of movies does the Pope enjoy? Gather a group of friends or family and take the time to watch these four movies are Pope Leo's favorites. These should be added to...
Catholic Baptismal Font Explained!
What is the Catholic Baptismal Font? Fr. George explains! https://www.youtube.com/shorts/y-j236ILhbg What Happens In Baptism? What Are The Effects of Baptism? Why Should You...
Pope Leo XIV Blesses Catholic Young Adults At SEEK26
What do you seek? Jesus asked the disciples this question because he knows their hearts. They were restless in a good way. They did not want to settle for the normal routine...
Family Issues? Don’t Let It Ruin Your Holidays
Try these tips if your family is causing you stress this holiday season. Learn More Here - https://catholic-link.org/family-healing-catholic-prayer/...
Pope Leo XIV Just Recommended This Book | The Practice of the Presence of God
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Catholic-Link.org (@catholiclink_en) Why Did Pope Leo XIV Recommend This Book? "One of you, there is a German journalist on here...
Graced And Gifted: An Interview With Kimberly Hahn
Kimberly Hahn's Bible Study, Graced and Gifted: Biblical Wisdom for the Homemaker's Heart and podcast Beloved and Blessed by the St Paul Institute are incredible resources...
Can You Pray A Rosary Without Beads?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDyAxyVIbuE How To Pray A Rosary The origin of the Rosary dates back to the year 800, but it has evolved throughout the centuries resulting in...
Anger: When Is It A Sin?
Our first reading today comes from Sirach 27:30–28:7. Sirach is one of the deuterocanonical books, which are not included in Protestant Bibles due to historical reasons....
Do Catholics Believe In The Rapture?
A common claim from some Protestant groups is that Catholics do not believe in the Rapture. That is correct—Catholics do not subscribe to the Rapture doctrine. In fact, no...
St. Paul, Ted Lasso, & Receiving God’s Mercy
We’ve all had moments where we needed mercy. Just as important as giving mercy is the ability to receive it. But receiving mercy can be harder than it sounds. Why? Because of...
Catholic Baptism Resources
How To Choose Godparents For Your Child
Parenthood Parents, you are indispensable in the life of your child. You as mother or father have a God-given authority and duty to your child. The Fourth Commandment states:...
The Baptism Of The Lord: From The Jordan To Life In The Spirit
As the Church celebrates the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, the Body of Christ is invited to not only reflect on the event of Jesus’ Baptism, but also to reflect on the...
An Open Letter To My Baptized Infant
Dear Child, My parents baptized me three months after I was born. I don’t remember it. I wasn’t asked if I wanted to be baptized or not, nor would I have been able to...
Watch Mario Lopez Get Baptized In The Jordan – Saved By The Bell Star Gets Saved!
Mario Lopez, former star of Saved By the Bell and current host of "Extra," has spent the last week in the Holy Land. He has shared several video highlights from his trip...
What The “Despicable Me Minion Mayhem Ride” Taught Me About Baptism
In the spirit of spontaneity and pure wanderlust, my closest girls and I decided to check out the new Harry Potter world and return to a place of nostalgia - Universal...
5 Mosaics That Beautifully Explain What Happens In Baptism
“This fear of death is like a constant winter.” ~ St. Augustine Last week, in order to make the most out of the Christmas break, I went on a trip to Naples with friends from...
How To Explain The 7 Sacraments Without Boring Your Children
Don't know how to start explaining the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church to your son or daughter? Are you lacking material for your church’s catechesis program? Is...
25 Ways To Be A Great Long-Distance Godparent
So you’re a godparent? Congratulations! But, your beloved godchild lives miles away… how will you ever have a strong spiritual mentorship to him or her? Well, God, the Father...
Why Should You Get Your Baby Baptized? 7 Important Reasons
Why is it so important to get your baby baptized? From the moment of conception, parents begin to experience all of the emotions that come with welcoming a new life into this...
7 Ways To Be A Godparent | Catholic-Link.org
When we are baptized, a special pair of adults are chosen in addition to our parents to be our spiritual guides. Personally, my godparents go above and beyond the call in...
3 Great Videos On Holy Water, Baptism, And Works Of Charity!
Outside da Box is an apostolate dedicated to bringing Jesus Christ to the young church through digital media. In addition to the quality of the videos, it is immensely...
What’s The Big Deal About Baptism?
Our baptismal promises – promises that were made at one particular and special moment in our lives, yet through this sacrament’s indelible spiritual mark, do and must...
Why Does The Catholic Church Baptize Infants?
This six-minute video that comes as part of the Sacraments 101 Series by Busted Halo excellently presents a basic catechesis on the Sacrament of Baptism. During my...
Catholic Pro-Life Month
“I Was Gonna Be”: The Pro-Life Country Song Topping Charts & Touching Hearts
Headlines can be rough—another disaster, political hustle, crisis… but a very recent one recently that set a much different tone. A pro-life song by an eighteen-year-old...
24 Pro-Life Movies To Watch
As the current modern culture inundates us with entertainment that degrades the human person in a wide variety of ways, it is more important than ever to spend time on...
24 Pro-life Books To Read
The culture of death which is constantly pressing in upon us as Catholics, can feel threatening and be overwhelming. It is important to fortify ourselves with good...
This New Pro-Life Resource Is Making An Impact On College Campuses
As the Dobbs v. Jackson decision promptly put to rest the misguided decisions in both Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey, faithful men and women across the United...
Five Ways Catholics Can Live Out Pro-Life Values
Many people never thought they would live to see the day when Roe v Wade was overturned. This historical decision, while very praiseworthy, comes with a call to action. There...
What Every Man Owes To Women In A Post-Roe World
Are you a man unsure of your place in the discussion surrounding reproductive rights? Do you feel like abortion and contraception are women’s issues and that you have no...
Roe v. Wade Overturned: Now The Hard Work Begins
There is a lot to say and a tremendous amount of apologetic materials to discuss the issue of abortion. However, the gravity of today requires some comment. The Supreme Court...
How To Respond To School Shootings: Have Faith, Not Fear
“To our departed brothers and sisters… give kind admittance into your kingdom. There we hope to enjoy forever the fullness of your glory, when you will wipe away every tear...
Pro-Life Strategy: Keep Focused, Stay On Target, Stick To The High Road
On May 2, a friend texted me a news alert claiming that a leaked draft opinion from the Supreme Court showed that a majority of justices were prepared to overturn the...
I’m Personally Pro-Life, But Who Am I To Impose My Beliefs On Others?
PRO-LIFERS WANT TO IMPOSE THEIR MORALITY ON EVERYONE ELSE. THEY’RE JUST INTOLERANT. WE ARE ALL ENTITLED TO OUR OWN MORAL BELIEF SYSTEMS. ...
Abortion Is Always Wrong. Here’s Why…
Abortion is Offensive to Human Dignity The worst offense against human dignity today is the scourge of abortion. It leaves at least...
What Does The Leaked Supreme Court Opinion Mean For The Pro-Life Movement?
On Monday evening, Americans were stunned to learn that a first draft of the majority opinion in the Supreme Court case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization had been...
21 People Who Prove That A Life With Down Syndrome Is Worth Living
It's hard to believe that some people actually feel those with Down Syndrome are not as valuable as other people. There was never a doubt in my mind that those with special...
“Butter” The Movie Offers Us An Opportunity To Talk About Teen Suicide
Whenever I hear about teen suicide, my heart breaks for the family and community. I remember when I was in college seminary, there was a string of teenage suicides in...
How To Pray A Pro-life Rosary
While praying the rosary, offer each mystery and meditate on these short introductory prayers based on the fruits of each mystery with a pro-life focus. ...
How To Pray For The Unborn
Not only is January the start of a new year, but it is also the perfect month to remind us to pray for the unborn who are at the start of their new life, where we all began...
What One Catholic Learned From Marching With Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil Rights activist, Paul Bokulich, marched with Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. In the short documentary You Have to Have Light to Dispel the Darkness, he reflects back on the...
Three Reasons Why Roe v. Wade Is Doomed
This article is written by guest author Camille Pauley, President of Healing the Culture. Perhaps you’ve heard the adage: “You can fool all the people some of the time and...
3 Reasons We All Need Our Own NFP Tribe & How To Find Yours
Living the natural family planning lifestyle can sometimes feel like a solo hike up a steep mountain. We start off excited, convicted (by the science and Church teaching),...
3 Pitfalls To Avoid While Practicing Natural Family Planning
Natural family planning has the potential to bring out either our best or our worst traits as people and as spouses. There’s...
10 Things To Know About Child Loss That Will Help You Support Grieving Families
https://vimeo.com/642910917/510f2312a7 What do I do now? A question all families of loss ask themselves the day after the funeral....
5 Ways To Nurture Your Marriage In A Season Of Infertility
It is estimated that 1 in 6 couples struggle to get pregnant. Infertility is often a hidden suffering, and is even considered a...
8 Things A Priest Can Do To Support A Couple Experiencing Miscarriage
No little baby needs a ‘trigger warning’, not even a baby lost to miscarriage. But I do want to give a note here that I cover some very...
Litany Of The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother Of Life
The demands on the lives of couples who practice natural family planning can seem very overwhelming at times. Every Catholic couple who is serious enough about their...
What Most People Don’t Understand About The Last Rites
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen teaches in his Book of Sacraments (Sophia Institute Press) that there are two sacraments of healing:...
The ABCs And 123s Of Catholic School Safety
With the new school year in session nationwide, our Catholic Schools find themselves balancing the challenges of returning to a “normal” school year while remaining mindful...
What You Shouldn’t Say When A Friend Miscarries…And What You Should
If you’ve had the terrible, heart-wrenching misfortune of losing a child by miscarriage, I understand. And so does St. Zelie Martin, who experienced child loss multiple...
“I’m Not Pro-Murdering Babies”: Resources For A Catholic Response To Abortion
There has been a post circulating around Facebook and other places which begins “I’m not pro-murdering babies.” The post then presents various circumstances in which an...
How Catholic Schools Can Create A Pro-life Culture
Creating a pro-life culture is not simply putting up posters during pro-life week or sending a few students to the March for Life. Those things are good, but if that’s all...
What Does Being Open To Life Really Mean?
Open to life. We’ve all heard it, and for the most part, think we know what it means. For those who are outside the Church, or perhaps those Catholics who...
4 Reasons Not To Give Up On NFP When It Gets Hard
Let’s face it. As wonderful as the idea of Natural Family Planning (NFP) can sound, the reality for many couples can be far from that beautiful ideal. A common...
How God Worked Through My Battle Against COVID
How many of the people that you know, who contracted COVID, are grateful that they got it? I know of no one, other than myself. I contracted COVID-19 and went on an intense...
20 Things To Remember When Having A Conversation About Abortion
We often enter conversations carelessly and find ourselves in an argument rather than a real conversation. For extremely controversial topics, such as abortion, conversation...
Seven Things To Know About The Seven Themes Of Catholic Social Teaching
Catholic social teaching is rightly called “social” because it pertains to how we organize ourselves as a society. Rather, I should say as individual societies that are gathered up into one human family.
6 Tips For Talking To Your Daughter About Puberty
When I chat with other moms who are raising daughters, there is one thing that really unites us: we’re worried about puberty. How will we navigate the mood swings and the...
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