Jesus Wants To Meet You In Confession—Don’t Keep Him Waiting!
Yesterday, I drove on the interstate in “the city” to drop a friend off at the airport. I consider it a huge accomplishment. You may say, “So what? I drive to the city all...
Divine Mercy Sunday Gospel Reflection: We Are Easter People!
On the evening of that first day of the week,when the doors were locked, where the disciples were,for fear of the Jews,Jesus came and stood in their midstand said to them,...
5 Things Parishes Must Do For Better Digital Engagement In 2026
Nearly twenty-five years ago, St. John Paul II issued a bold summons to the Church: he called us to “put out into the deep” of the internet, which he described as a “new...
April: Living The Liturgical Year Guide
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The Joys Of A Large Catholic Family
Imagine this: a car full of chatter and laughter as twelve siblings are on their way to Mass. Some are reading the day's reading, some are whispering jokes, and others are...
Autism Consecrated: A Neurodivergent Ministry By Neurodivergent People
After several years of wishing for spiritual resources for neurodivergent people from a Catholic perspective, I collaborated with Father Mark P. Nolette, an autistic Catholic...
Fools For Christ: The Strange Joy Of The Saints
The World Today A missile cuts through the night sky, sending people scrambling across open space and towards safety. Elsewhere, a father scans his grocery list,...
Washed In Love, Pierced By The Cross: Following Christ To The Vigil
The Triduum is at the heart of our whole Christian life. It celebrates the Lord’s Pasch. We can understand Pasch as passage and passion. Our Lord passes from death to life...
Easter Sunday Gospel Reflection
On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. ...
Eucharistic Miracles And The Real Presence Of Christ
We live in a world where secularization and technology have rendered most people detached from organized religion of any sort. Science has, to some extent, been hostile or at...
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God Chose To Be Known | St. Peter Chrysologus
St. Peter Chrysologus (c. 380 – c. 450) was Bishop of Ravenna from about 433 until his death. He is known as the “Doctor of Homilies” for the concise but theologically rich...
The Most Important And Holy Spiritual Practice | Br. Lawrence
“The most holy and important practice in the spiritual life is the presence of God.” - Brother Lawrence Learn more from Brother Lawrence HERE.
In All Things Be A Man Of Prayer | St. Bonaventure
In All Things, BE A MAN OF PRAYER“If you would suffer with patience the adversities and miseries of this life, be a man of prayer. If you would obtain courage and strength to...
The True Measure Of Loving God | St. Berndard Of Clairvaux
"The true measure of loving God is to love Him without measure."–St. Bernard of Clairvaux
In The Face Of My Darkness | St. Gregory of Narek
"In the face of my darkness, You are light. In the face of my mortality, You are life."- St. Gregory of Narek
You Heart Is The Gift God Wants Most | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
"Put your heart at His feet. It is the gift He loves most."— St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic Religious Orders Explained!
Franciscans Dominicans Carmelites Augustinians Servite Jesuits Benedictines Missionaries of Charity Camillians...
You Are A Chosen Race | 1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of his own, so that you may announce the praises" of him who called you out of darkness into his...
14 People Who Were Filled With The Holy Spirit According To Scripture
14 People Who Were Filled With The Holy Spirit According To Scripture More About Pentecost True Devotion to the Holy Spirit In the School of the Holy Spirit Sober...
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Is Christianity About Rule Keeping? | C.S. Lewis Quote
"People often think of Christian morality as a kind of bargain in which God says, ‘If you keep a lot of rules I’ll reward you, and if you don’t I’ll do the other thing.’ I do...
The Marvelous Power Of The Cross | Pope Leo The Great
Our understanding, which is enlightened by the Spirit of truth, should receive with purity and freedom of heart the glory of the cross as it shines in heaven and on earth. It...
Lay It In God’s Hands And Offer It Up | St. Edith Stein
"And when night comes, and retrospect shows that everything was patchwork and much which one had planned left undone, when so many things rouse shame and regret, then take...
Detach From Wordly Things | St. John Bosco
"Be brave and try to detach your heart from worldly things. Do your utmost to banish darkness from your mind and come to understand what true, selfless piety is. Through...
God’s Infinite Mercy | Venerable Louis Of Grenada Quote
"For God, in His infinite mercy, is not content with effacing our sins and restoring us to His favor; He delivers us from the evils sin has brought upon us, and renews the...
Hope For The Elderly | Pope Leo XIV Quote
As elderly persons, we can hopeThe Book of Sirach calls blessed those who have not lost hope (cf. 14:2). Perhaps, especially if our lives are long, we may be tempted to look...
Prayer Is Powerful And Necessary For Salvation | St. John Vianney Quote
"My dear brothers and sisters, not only is prayer very powerful; even more, it's of the utmost necessity for overcoming the enemies of our salvation. Look at all the saints:...
AI And Society | ANTIQUA ET NOVA
50. As Pope Francis observed, “the inherent dignity of each human being and the fraternity that binds us together as members of the one human family must undergird the...
Praying The Chaplet Of The Holy Face
Chaplet of the Holy FaceOn the cross, make the Sign of the Cross and pray: "O God, come to my assistance; O Lord make haste to help me. Glory be..."On the single bead, in...
3 Things All Christians Need According To St. Bonaventure
"Three things are necessary to everyone: truth of faith which brings understanding, love of Christ which brings compassion, and endurance of hope which brings perseverance."—...
What Is The Paschal Candle?
Discover the deep symbolism of the Paschal Candle with Fr. George in this enlightening video. Used during the Easter Vigil, baptisms, and funerals, this sacred candle...
What Goes In The Ambry?
What is an Ambry? What are Holy Oils and why are they important, and why do they need to be protected? Catholic Holy Oils are used in Baptism, Ordinations, Consecration,...
Can You Pray The Rosary Without Beads…And More Rosary Questions Answered!
The Rosary takes about 20 minutes to pray—so what could Father Mark-Mary possibly talk about for an entire year? That’s exactly what we’re diving into today on the Catholic...
How To Make Paracord Rosaries
Today I’m going to show you how to make your very own paracord Rosary. This is the first of three videos I’ll be releasing over the next few weeks, all about the Rosary....
The Internet’s Top Questions About The Rosary With Fr. Mark-Mary
If you have ever wondered: Can you pray a rosary without beads? What is the significance of Rosary beads, and why do we pray the Rosary with beads? What is the Rosary, and...
The History Of Latin In The Catholic Church
The History Of Latin In The Catholic Church When did Latin become the official language of the Church, and should it be used in today’s Mass? These are questions many...
What Is A Tabernacle?
What Is A Tabernacle? Fr. George Answers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkpW5GVblwo
5 Reasons For Catholics To CONSIDER A Home Birth
Have you ever considered a home birth but thought, "That's a little bit much"? We're going to talk about five reasons it might be a good decision for you and your family....
What Is A Catholic Corporal?
Corporals are ordinarily square in shape, and they're the linen that is opened on top of the altar before the priest consecrates the bread and the wine. It's called a...
What Is A Catholic Baptismal Font?
This is a baptismal font. This particular baptismal font has two parts. It includes a smaller section where we can perform what is called a baptism by infusion, which...
May is Mary’s Month!
The Seven Sorrows Of Mary: Why You Should Know Them And Pray Them
The Seven Sorrows of Mary are important for us to know and pray. They are all based on scripture and help us recall Mary's role in salvation history. Though the practice of...
Mary’s Lent? Find Out About The Dormition Fast
Full of Grace In the first chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke, we hear that the Blessed Virgin Mary is to be the Mother of God. The Angel Gabriel greets Mary with a strange...
13 Things To Know About Our Lady Of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima is one of the most well-known, famous, and venerated Marian apparitions of our day. What is remarkable is how over 100 years later, the message of Fatima...
Reflections On Spiritual Motherhood
Listen to Mother Gabriella of Christ the Bridegroom Monastery as she shares her insights on the significance of spiritual motherhood and the calling that all women have to...
Mary Follows Jesus, Not Fashion
Famous, powerful women hang out with other famous, powerful people. Michelle Obama or Ivanka Trump might volunteer at a soup kitchen on Christmas, but usually,...
St. Francis of Assisi’s Prayer To Mary
Hail, holy Lady, most holy Queen, Mary, Mother of God, ever Virgin.You were chosen by the Most High Father in heaven,consecrated by Him, with His most Holy Beloved Son and...
15 Promises Of The Rosary | Video
Mary made 15 promises to those who commit to praying the Holy Rosary. Watch the video to see what they are! 15 Promises Of The...
Pray A 15 Minute Rosary Set To Space, AC Window, Jazz, FIREWORKS & More
Did you know that we are asked to pray the rosary every day during October? I'm so excited to share this resource with you during the month of the Holy Rosary. This is an...
The Ascension Vs. The Assumption
How To Pray A Patriotic Rosary
Have you ever prayed a Patriotic Rosary for the United States. Follow the guide in our video. How To Pray A Patriotic Rosary [video width="480" height="480"...
The Four Marian Dogmas Explained
There are four Marian (related to Mary) Dogmas. Dogmas are those doctrines of the Church which have been defined by the Pope and the teaching authority of the Church....
A Guide To Celebrating Mary, Mother Of The Church
In the Fourth Century, St. Ambrose of Milan used a beautiful title for the Blessed Virgin Mary: “Mother of the Church.” This title was officially used by Pope St. Paul VI...
There’s Something Therapeutic About Watching The Restoration Of This Painting Of Mary
Watch and marvel as this artist meticulously restores a 150-year-old beautiful painting of Our Lady. Julian Baumgartner of the Baumgartner Fine Art Restoration in Chicago...
The Three Hail Marys Devotion: A Simple Lifeline To Love And Holiness
When you wake up in the morning, get on your knees: One of the greatest means of salvation and one of the surest signs of predestination, is unquestionably, the devotion to...
Can The Guadalupe Tilma Make An Atheist Convert?! 5 Signs That It’s Possible
Can the Guadalupe Tilma Make An Atheist Convert?! Well, I believe it can. In general, Our Lady appears to men and women of faith, and she does so in order to share a...
Trouble with Mary? Rethink Mary And Get Rid Of “Holy Jealousy”
People have all sorts of “Mary problems,” like issues with the titles Catholics give her, with her apparition sites, with her statues in our chapels, or with our dogmas...
This Movie Changed How I Think About Our Blessed Mother
Looking back, I only have one regret from our wedding. The day was filled with joy, family, friends, a beautiful Mass, and plenty of dancing, but every time I go to a wedding...
Discovering Mary In The Triduum, Easter, And Beyond
Back in January, I realized that I didn’t know my Mother. No, not my biological mother, my spiritual Mother…our spiritual Mother. The one who not only brought Jesus into the...
Five Feminine Virtues I Learned From the Joyful Mysteries
How many women ache in longing - in one way or another - for the men in their lives (fathers, husbands, boyfriends, sons) to man up? We see the problem, we get exasperated by...
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...
3 Things Mary Teaches Us About How to Follow Her Son | Catholic Bible Study
We invite you to watch Father's video, then prayerfully read the Gospel and reflection. We pray that this might help you in your apostolate, your family, your classroom, or...
Why Is It So Hard To Believe God’s Greatest Promise|Catholic Bible Study
“Consider, oh man, what God became for your sake; understand this lesson of surpassing humility presented by a teacher who, as yet, says no word.” - Saint Augustine The word...
Five Feminine Virtues I Learned From The Joyful Mysteries | Part 3: The Nativity
Relations between the sexes: Have they ever been worse? It's enough to tempt one to despair. Thankfully, the Church is a bulwark of sanity in every human realm, not least of...
Are You Willing To Be Wounded? The Paradox Of Mary’s Immaculate Love
“Salve, radix, salve, porta...” - 12th Century Marian Antiphon There are many ways to love. There are ways that cut through the different times in our lives and that often...
A Breathtaking Image Of The Immaculate Conception
Giovanni Battista Tiepolo painted this stunning depiction of the Virgin Mary in 1767-1768. The work was part of a project of seven altarpieces commissioned by King Charles...
You’re Going To Want To Watch “Fatima: The Musical” Again And Again
Michael Cygan, recent graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville, has been working on Fatima: The Musical for the past four years. In partnership with the Morning...
What a Broken Statue in a River Can Teach Us About Perseverance: The Story of Our Lady of Aparecida
October 12th is the anniversary of Our Lady of Aparecida, the patroness of Brazil. The story is a rather unusual one, and yet it's another beautiful reminder of the love of...
7 Surprising Things That Happen When You Pray The Rosary More Often
If you ever find the rosary hard to pray, or hard to commit to regularly, read on to find out our seven most surprising things that happen in your life when you start to pray...
Five Feminine Virtues I Learned From The Joyful Mysteries Of The Rosary: The Visitation
The 5-part series is the fruit of personal meditation, reading, and prayer. It is not an authoritative or comprehensive exposition, nor is it a theological treatment of the...
5 Feminine Virtues I Learned From Mary In The Joyful Mysteries Of The Rosary (Part 1: The Annunciation)
These days, I find myself praying often for a restoration of the masculine and feminine virtues in society. There's so much confusion swirling about, whether it's ...
It’s Sacrament Season For Catholics!
Read more“I tell you, in just the same way there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.”
Luke 15:7
NFP And The Deconstruction Of Love
One of the best things about the Catholic Church (which of course, there are many, many things) is the communion of saints. The wisdom and holiness of the men and women who...
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),...
How To Forgive The Person Who Hurt You
Forgiveness is so hard, but why? Often, the desire for an eye for an eye overwhelms us, we want the person who hurt us to receive justice and be held accountable. But does...
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...
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...
Five Things Children Of Divorce Want The Church To Know
Every year over a million children experience the divorce of their parents, and at least one-quarter of all young adults are children of divorce. And those numbers grow when...
What Is Sin And What Are Its Effects?
Called to Conversion We are all called to conversion. This was a fundamental part of the proclamation of the kingdom of God and the...
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...
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:...
An Inside Look At How The Knights Of The Holy Eucharist Encourage Individual Spirituality
Since Pope Francis became pope, the way of life and the spirituality of Franciscans have received closer attention. With the pope’s...
Just Don’t Ask Me To Be A Sister Or A Priest! | Encouragement For The Reluctant Discerner
God, I’ll do anything you want, just don’t ask me to be a Sister (or a Priest)! That was the first thing both of us thought when we found ourselves pursuing God’s plan for...
A List Of Sacramentals To Use
What are Sacramentals? "Holy Mother Church has, moreover, instituted sacramentals. These are sacred signs which bear a resemblance to the sacraments. They signify effects,...
If This Is What Marriage Implies, Is It Really Worth It? The Strange Things That All Couples Fight Over
oday's video could be useful for illustrating the daily quarrels that we can all relate to. Although I myself am not married and am on my way towards the...
The Sweet And Sour Of NFP (Natural Family Planning)
It doesn’t take long when first discovering the world of natural family planning to realize that most couples have a love/hate relationship with NFP. The reasons to...
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...
3 Ways To Grow In Chastity Before Marriage
Chaste dating is no walk in the park, but it is possible. We’ve been in relationships in the past that were unchaste and ended very badly. When we started courting, we didn’t...
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:...
4 Unique Videos About The Holy Spirit
Pentecost brought the Holy Spirit to the Church. This Pentecost, let’s talk a little about the Holy Spirit! If you are looking for resources and ways to grow your...
Confession: Ancient, Apostolic, and Thoroughly Christian
The Sacrament of Confession has been expressed in various ways over the centuries. When Catholics say that Confession was instituted by Christ—as all the sacraments were—they...
The Gift Of Prophecy: A Small Group Reflection For Pentecost
What is the spiritual gift of prophecy? Are you a prophet? If you have already started to build up walls and cringe a little at this idea, check out this video by Drew and...
Discovering The Eucharist On Every Page Of The Bible
“Parousia: The Bible and the Mass” We are proud to share with you a phenomenal Bible study series at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology called “Parousia: The Bible and...
An Examination Of Conscience Illustrated Guide
An Illustrated Guide To Make An Examination Of Conscience 1. Open Yourself Up to God’s Presence Practical tip: find a quiet corner in your home or in a chapel. Having a...
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...
Three Key Tips For Praying As A Couple
Have you ever thought, "Wow, I want to have a great marriage...how does that happen?" The answer is simple - prayer. Here are three simple ways to implement prayer in your...
Is Chewing The Eucharist Ok?
If you missed Ask a Priest Live with Fr. George Elliott, you can watch the replay here. Each Sunday at 3:00 PM Central, I go live on the Catholic-Link...
A Seminarian Shares 5 Ways To Support Your Parish Seminarian
Summer months allow for seminarians to spend time in parishes and embrace pastoral and apostolic work more readily. Many priests recall lasting, grace-filled lessons,...
Your Complete Guide To Paying Priests For Things
“No one can serve two masters. He will either hate one and love the other, or be devoted to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon” - Matthew 6:24. How...
How One Priest’s Doubt Led To The Feast Of Corpus Christi
A Priest in Doubt A German priest named Fr. Peter of Prague was struggling with his faith in the Most Holy Eucharist. He saw around him a lack of interest on the part of the...
Three Thoughts From A Priest About Quarantine
You are missed. In his magnificent biography of Saint John Paul II, George Weigel writes that to Father Karol Wojtyła, “a priest without a parish was a vocational absurdity.”...
A Catholic Guide To Difficult End-Of-Life Questions | Fr. Jeff Kirby
Description: We Are the Lord's: A Catholic Guide to Difficult End-of-Life Questions is a video series with accompanying book, that serves as a succinct, quick-reference guide...
Mass Is Always Crowded On Sunday…Here’s Why
What Is A Priest? The popular definition of a priest is given as an ordained person with the authority to perform certain rites and administer certain sacraments. Properly...
Mass Will Never Be The Same After You See This
The Veil Removed, produced by Greg Krajewski and RD Delgado, powerfully shows what happens during each and every Mass that takes place in Catholic Churches across the world....
Why You Should Listen Closely To This Part Of The Wedding Ceremony
If someone asked you what was said in the Nuptial Blessing at a wedding, would you know? Probably not. This rather lengthy prayer is tucked between the Exchange of Consent...
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