Redemptive Suffering: Uncovering The “Hidden Treasure” Of Suffering
“It all just feels so pointless.” A few days into Lent, a good friend shared these words with me about the practices she decided to adopt for the season. This friend,...
March Liturgical Living Guide
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What You Need To Have A Great Lent
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“Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” | Did God Forsake Jesus?
Surely one of the most perplexing verses in the New Testament is one of Jesus’ “Seven Last Words” from the Cross: “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why...
2nd Sunday Of Lent: The Story Of The Transfiguration
Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the...
The College To Post-College Transition And How I Learned To Expect God’s Grace
Significant changes mark this season of my life. The biggest being my transition from college to post-college. I like to use the actual seasons to help describe the kind of...
7 Deadly Sins: Is Busyness A Form Of Sloth?
Everyone seems to be doing something all the time. On one end of the spectrum, you have hustle culture, the “grindset,” calendar creep. On the other end, you’ve got gaming...
3 Things You Need To Use Lent As A Time Of Conversion According To Pope Leo XIV
Listening: "making room for the word through listening." Our God is one who seeks to involve us. Even today he shares with us what is in his heart. Because of this, listening...
Lent Is A Journey Of Surrender For Body And Soul | Crux
"It's about stepping into small, daily challenges that rub up against our weaknesses," Fr. Columba Jordan explains, "and learning to meet God right there." Crux: A Lenten...
Conversion Stories Through The Rosary: Saved By Beads!
The Rosary has been called many things - ‘Gospel on a string’, ‘weapon of mass conversion’, ‘beads that save.’ In a simple and yet beautiful way, we can connect to Momma...
March Liturgical Living Guide
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7 Deadly Sins: Is It Gluttony Or Is It Feasting? Find Balance
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are my kryptonite. I tell myself I’ll just have one or two, but somehow the wrapper count tells a different story. There’s just something about...
3 Women Saints That Will Inspire Your Daughter
It can be easy to see some pious images of saints and think that you have nothing in common. The truth is though, that the saints were people just like us–with a variety of...
Living As The Image Of God: A Christian’s Mission
“God created man in the image of Himself, in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them.”— Genesis 1:27 Created In The Image Of God In the Genesis...
A Devotion To The Five Holy Wounds Of Christ
The Five Holy Wounds of Christ The Five Holy Wounds of Christ refer to the wounds Jesus suffered during His Crucifixion—one in each hand, one in each foot, and one in His...
“Follow” St.Dominic Savio: How This Saint Inspires Today’s Catholic Teens
Are you looking for ways to awaken your ten-year-old’s faith? Or are you trying to help your 16-year-old granddaughter discern God’s will? Below you’ll find a letter...
Delay And Pray: 3 Ways To Use Fasting To Transform Your Lent
Lent has the potential to be the most profound, life-changing Lent you’ve ever had. It could also be the start of the best year of your life. Why? Because this year, you can...
Teresa Tomeo’s Rome and Vatican City Highlights
This article is an excerpt from Italy's Shrines and Wonders: Discovering Sacred Spaces, Fascinating Places, and Destinations Off the Beaten Path. Italy offers the unique...
3 Catholic “Influencers” That Prove Christ Is For Everyone
Isn’t it exciting when you discover that not only do you enjoy someone’s work, but they are Catholic, too? That’s how it felt when I read Timothy Larsen's chapter on E. E....
“I Call You Friends”: Entering The Kingdom Of The Poor Christ With St. Vincent de Paul
“Why do you serve the poor?” “Why do you spend time with the poor?” These two questions have been put to me recently, and they’ve gotten me thinking about my...
8 Things Catholics Can Do For Their Spouse Every Day
Whether you are in a blissful period in your marriage where things are going smoothly and your love for each other is easily expressed, or you are in a more difficult period...
These Saints Will Help Your Struggle With Addictions
by Diego Hernández Herrera Suffering from an addiction —or even a habitual vice— can be quite embarrassing, especially when you are a Christian, because you are aware...
4 Practical Ways To Inspire Your Teen’s Faith Journey
What comes to mind when you think about raising a teenager in today's world? Technology overload? Social media addiction? The constant struggle against anxiety and being...
Five Steps To Teaching Kids To Conquer Sin
Sin can be a challenging concept to teach to children, especially in today’s world where sin is not only tolerated but often celebrated. But as Christians, we know that sin...
Bl. Ana de Jesús: What To Know About Her Holy Life
Pope Francis will beatify Discalced Carmelite nun Ana de Jesús (Ana de Lobera y Torres) on September 29, 2024, during a Mass in Belgium that is expected to draw thousands of...
The Legend Of St. Brendan’s Stone
What is the legend of St. Brendan's Stone? Enjoy an imaginative retelling of this Irish folklore and an inspiring Saint! St. Brendan's Stone Where the green ground of the...
The Hidden Truths Behind St. Joseph’s Quiet Fatherhood
St. Joseph, the silent husband of the Virgin Mother, terror of demons, and earthly father of Christ our Lord, is a man of few words. His role within the Holy Family as the...
The Saints Who Saved Lives With Beer
Drink to good health! That has been the cry of saints and popes as they have served mugs of beer to the sick. In times of plague, members of the church have used beer to...
5 Catholic Women We Should Be Talking About More Often
First things first. When I embarked on the quest to find Catholic women, who are not saints or blesseds, I was prepared for surprises. Many of us know our holy and inspiring...
Why I Choose To Dress Modestly (And How You Can, Too, Ladies!)
For much of my life as a child, a teenager, and even a young adult, I never really considered my clothing except for those “big” moments like what I would wear for a...
Should Catholic Parents Allow Their Children To Believe In The Easter Bunny?
Easter is the holiest day of the Christian calendar, a time of prayerful reflection and celebration, commemorating of the death and resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ....
4 Reasons To Wear The Cord Of St. Joseph
The cord of St. Joseph is a powerful devotion that grants special graces to those who wear it with faith. These graces will help you grow in your spiritual life. Delving...
St. Frances Of Rome, 3 Cars, And A Blessing To Remember
In 2004, I became that convert who immediately jumped, with both feet, into all things Catholic. I was the one running to the Religious Goods store regularly, because, of...
3 Reasons You Should Consecrate Your Family To St. Joseph
So…why should you consecrate your family to St. Joseph? 3 Reasons You Should Consecrate Your Family to St. Joseph There is a battle waging against your family “The final...
A Catholic’s March To-Do List
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7 Things Saint Patrick Might Have Done On Saint Patrick’s Day
While we often hear a lot about the popular culture that surrounds St. Patrick's Day, many of us are quite ignorant when it comes to the man himself. To put it simply, we do...
10 Things You Can Do Instead Of Worrying
I’ll admit it - it can be annoying to watch a movie with me. As soon as the movie begins, I try to figure out who the bad guy is or what the twist will be. If I do say so...
7 Things Every Husband Should Ask From Saint Joseph
Today we celebrate a great Saint, a model man and protector of families: Saint Joseph. We know very little about this Saint who, along with Mary through her generous Yes,...
Celebrating International Women’s Day: The Most Influential Catholic Women of our Times
This March 8th, the world celebrates International Women´s Day. We celebrate the struggle of countless women whose efforts have secured for women of today the right to higher...
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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...
Meaning Of Repentance | St. John Climacus
"TO REPENT IS NOT TO LOOK DOWNWARDS AT MY OWN SHORTCOMINGS, BUT UPWARDS AT GOD’S LOVE.IT IS NOT TO LOOK BACKWARDS WITH SELF-REPROACH, BUT FORWARD WITH TRUSTFULNESS.IT IS TO...
Do Not Renounce Your Ability To Think | Pope Leo XIV
Do not renounce your ability to think There has long been abundant evidence that algorithms designed to maximize engagement on social media — which is profitable for...
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...
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 Lent Resources
“Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?” | Did God Forsake Jesus?
Surely one of the most perplexing verses in the New Testament is one of Jesus’ “Seven Last Words” from the Cross: “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why...
3 Things You Need To Use Lent As A Time Of Conversion According To Pope Leo XIV
Listening: "making room for the word through listening." Our God is one who seeks to involve us. Even today he shares with us what is in his heart. Because of this, listening...
Lent Is A Journey Of Surrender For Body And Soul | Crux
"It's about stepping into small, daily challenges that rub up against our weaknesses," Fr. Columba Jordan explains, "and learning to meet God right there." Crux: A Lenten...
40 Lent Books For Catholics To Choose From
Spiritual reading is an excellent way to grow during Lent, but knowing where to start can be difficult. Here are some of the Lent books our team at Catholic-Link has found...
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,...
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...
First Sunday Of Lent Gospel Reflection From Breaking The Bread
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those...
4 Ways To Help Children Understand The Stations Of The Cross
The Stations of the Cross can be intimidating to introduce to little ones. Between all of the different parts involved in Christ’s journey, the length of the prayer, and the...
Delay And Pray: 3 Ways To Use Fasting To Transform Your Lent
Lent has the potential to be the most profound, life-changing Lent you’ve ever had. It could also be the start of the best year of your life. Why? Because this year, you can...
Lent 2025 Catholic Guide
In 2025, the forty days of Lent will start on March 5, 2025, Ash Wednesday, and conclude on April 17, 2025, Holy Thursday. Easter will be celebrated on April 20, 2025. During...
Lent Online Book Study With Catholic-Link Connect
A Guided Lenten Journal for Prayer and Meditation Join Catholic Link on a transformative journey with Sr. Josephine’s Garrett’s Lenten devotional, Wilderness Within: A Guided...
What Is The Altar Of Repose?
One day each year – and one day only – there is no Catholic Mass celebrated throughout the world. One day. The Easter Triduum begins with Holy Thursday Mass. What many...
Do Catholics Still Have Plenary Indulgences?
What is an Indulgence? Do Catholics still practice indulgences? That stopped after Martin Luther pointed out that they are wrong, right? To be sure, the 16th Century was a...
How Can Catholics Live An Authentic Lent? A Visual Guide
Lent dates back to the 4th century, a time when it began to be observed as a period of penance and renewal for the entire Church through sacrifice, fasting, and abstinence....
Cheesy Catholic Pick Up Lines For When Ash Wednesday And Valentine’s Day Are On The Same Day
Cheesy Catholic Pick Up Lines For When Ash Wednesday And Valentine's Day Are On The Same Day
Transform Your Life By Changing Your Habits This Lent
The day passes you by and the prayer time you wanted to spend with God never happens. Kids, job, spouse and other important demands seem to push out the time you wanted to...
Lent Quiz For Kids: What Should I Give Up For Lent?
After years of adults enjoying our "What Should I Give Up For Lent?" Quiz, we've decided it's time for kids to have their very own version! Whether you're at home with your...
7 Ways To Make Lent Meaningful If Your Parish Doesn’t Offer Ways To Grow In Your Faith
Lent, a season of reflection and spiritual growth, can still be meaningful even if your parish isn't offering specific activities, you work long hours, or you are...
Lent 2024 Catholic Resource Guide
Lent will last 40 days, beginning on Ash Wednesday (February 14, 2024) and ending on Holy Thursday (March 28, 2024). We are asked to pray, fast, and give alms during these...
Growing Daily In Perfection As We Prepare For Lent
As Lent draws near, we turn our hearts to Christ’s call to holiness in the Gospels: “You, therefore, must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect” (Mt 5:48). Although...
What Do Catholics Do On Spy Wednesday?
“I spy with my little eye…a dandelion!” my tiny voice would say with excitement as my mom and I would play the “I Spy” game. This game was a joy-filled way to notice the...
Embrace Silence During Holy Week (And Improve Your Mental Health!)
Palm Sunday Gospel One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot,went to the chief priests and said,"What are you willing to give meif I hand him over to you?"They paid...
10 Lent Quotes From Pope Francis To Celebrate His 10th Anniversary As Pope
Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope on March 13, 2013, during the season of Lent. Each year, during this season of the Church, Pope Francis provides wisdom and...
Mary’s Fiat And Our Yes
“Do whatever He tells you.” —John 2:5 Mary’s quote from the Wedding Feast at Cana is one of my favorite Scripture passages. I often say that it is Mary’s second fiat, or...
This Lent, Take A Deeper Journey Through The Story Of Salvation
Salvation history has been called the most important story ever told—but even though it’s the most important, it’s surprising how few of us truly know it. ...
Why Every Friday Is Like A Mini Good Friday
What is Good Friday? Good Friday is the second day of the Sacred Triduum, in between Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil. Good Friday is the commemoration of the passion and death...
Before Palm Sunday: The Friday Of Sorrows
The Friday of Sorrows takes place on the Friday before Palm Sunday and it is a time set aside to honor the sorrowful Blessed Virgin Mary before Holy Week begins.
The Goal Of Lent
Gospel of Luke 4:1-13 Filled with the Holy SpFilled with the Holy Spirit, Jesus returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, to be...
4 Ideas For Lent Date Nights
Truly, Lent is a time to be solemn and focused on our Lord in his journey to the Cross. But as a couple, it still remains important to be united with our beloved through time...
Things To Give Up For Lent That Aren’t Chocolate
Things To Fast From That Aren't Chocolate Need More Ideas For Your Lenten Fast? Try this Quiz...
Looking Ahead To Holy Week And Easter
What To Read On Good Friday For Adults And Kids
How do you spend Good Friday? Catholic-Link has a list of 25 suggestions for what to do on Good Friday, but we have one more to consider. Spend time in silent reflection by...
Palm Sunday Catholic Bible Study Reflection
When the hour came,Jesus took his place at table with the apostles.He said to them,"I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer,for, I tell you, I...
Catholic Easter Basket Gift Guide
Easter Catholic Gifts For Kids Jesus Night Light The Risen Lord Puzzle When We Go To Mass Children's Missal Water Reveal Reusable Easter Sticker Book Jesus Christ The Risen...
What Did Jesus Actually Accomplish By Dying And Rising From The Dead?
“Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name…”...
How Much Of The Easter Story Should I Share With My Children?
I remember the first time I introduced my oldest child to Easter. It was Good Friday, and my wise-for-her-years two year old was asking about what was special about the day....
Should Catholic Parents Allow Their Children To Believe In The Easter Bunny?
Easter is the holiest day of the Christian calendar, a time of prayerful reflection and celebration, commemorating of the death and resurrection of Our Lord, Jesus Christ....
What Do Catholics Do On Spy Wednesday?
“I spy with my little eye…a dandelion!” my tiny voice would say with excitement as my mom and I would play the “I Spy” game. This game was a joy-filled way to notice the...
Embrace Silence During Holy Week (And Improve Your Mental Health!)
Palm Sunday Gospel One of the Twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot,went to the chief priests and said,"What are you willing to give meif I hand him over to you?"They paid...
Divine Mercy Sunday Is Good For Your Mental Health
Gospel of John 20:19-31 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...
Why It’s Important To Celebrate Easter EVERY Sunday Of The Year
The Sabbath Day Sunday, the seventh day of the week is the sabbath, a day of solemn rest, that is set aside for the Lord. This goes all the way back to the dawn of creation...
Why Every Friday Is Like A Mini Good Friday
What is Good Friday? Good Friday is the second day of the Sacred Triduum, in between Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil. Good Friday is the commemoration of the passion and death...
Easter Sunday Gospel Reflection
Gospel Of John 20:1-9 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.So...
5 Triduum Traditions To Help Your Family Celebrate Holy Week
In Holy Week, the Catholic Church invites us to experience the most critical moments in history. In the business of daily life, the repetitive nature of the liturgical...
Why Christ’s Sacrifice On Good Friday Is So Much More Than Just A Few Hours On The Cross
With all the evil and suffering in the world, how does the less than twenty hours of the Passion of our Lord atone for all of the evil of human history? Many new Christians...
Seeking Easter Joy
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! The stone is rolled away. The tomb where Christ once laid is empty. Death did not hold Him. He conquered death and restored life. Jesus,...
Sacred Catholic Music For Holy Week & Easter Sunday
I would like to offer a few songs to listen to during Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter. I tried to incorporate some Byzantine Catholic chant from the Divine Liturgy or the...
3 Ways To Celebrate The Easter Octave
It’s Easter! Yes, really, it is STILL Easter. The Church, in her great joy and celebration of Easter, celebrates eight full days of solemnities in honor of the Resurrection...
5 Joys Of Preparing RCIA Candidates
What is RCIA? What are the Steps? For the past few decades, the normal way for an unbaptized non-Catholic to enter the Catholic Church is the RCIA process. This stands for...
If You’ve Never Been To Easter Vigil Mass, Here’s Why You Need To Go
The Mother of All Vigils The Easter Vigil is the most extraordinary liturgy of the entire year in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church. The Roman Missal guides the...
Catholic Gifts For Teens And Tweens Easter Baskets (And Confirmation Gifts Too!)
It's always so much fun filling a child's Easter Basket. There are many great Catholic children's books to choose from, Shining Light Dolls, Catholic coloring books, Saint...
The Path of Suffering | Liturgy Live Palm Sunday
This week on the podcast we go over the entrance into Jerusalem and the problem of suffering in our faith life. How our Baptism, or conversion, is a joyful entrance in to the...
TXT Stories Easter: He’s Back!
TXT Stories has imagined what communication would have looked like if the followers of Jesus had text messaging at the first Easter. Of course, this isn't...
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...
Finding Consolation In The Lord’s Passion And In Your Own Life
Fr. Ian VanHeusen presents a gospel reflection and spiritual exercise on the Gospel reading for Palm Sunday, Mk. 14:1-15:47. Throughout the Lenten season, Father encourages...
Suffering Doesn’t Always Make Sense, But Embracing It Could Save Lives
One of the things we say when referring to Jesus, is that we call Him our Redeemer. We do this because Jesus died on the cross to pay the debt that came to be on account of...
The Stations of The Cross | Video Reflections From 3 Saints
Praying the Stations of the Cross is an important spiritual practice during the season of Lent. Meditating on the sufferings of Our Lord will help us to more fully experience...
Discover Your True Identity When You Encounter Jesus | Catholic Bible Study
In today's video reflection, Father Ian VanHeusen presents a spiritual exercise based on Luke 24:13-35. We hope you enjoy and use this Catholic Bible study. A reading from...
Do Not Forget: You Are Part Of A Love Story
One of the best ways to enrich your faith is to read the scriptures daily. A great way of doing this is using the technique of Lectio Divina, a powerful method which we...
13 Things That Might Happen To You When You Encounter The Risen Jesus
Every person who has an encounter with the Risen Jesus is changed. The accounts in the New Testament show the many different emotions and responses people experienced when...
How Jesus’ Wounds Convinced Doubting Thomas To Open The Doors Of His Heart | Catholic Bible Study
One of the best ways to enrich your experience at Sunday Mass is to pray the Gospel Reading personally. A great way of doing this is using the "Lectio Divina"; this is a...
How To Liberate A Guilty Conscience | Catholic Bible Study
St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the term “Spiritual Exercises” is meant every method of examination of conscience, of meditation, of contemplation, of vocal and mental...
7 Easter Traditions To Celebrate All Seven Weeks Of Easter
Most people can tell you that Lent is 40 days, but how long is Easter? One day? Yes, Easter Sunday is one day, but do you know how long the season of Easter really is? Seven...
4 Signs You’ve Missed The Mark On Easter (Or Any Sunday)
Alleluia! Now what? Did you know that Easter is both an Octave (8 days) and a season (Eastertide is 50 days long!)? We are an Easter people, as the saying goes, and, as such,...
As We Bask In Glory, Will The World Still See The Cross?
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John 20:1-9 On the first day of the week, Remember, before Christianity, Sunday was the first day of the work week. Imagine that...
25 Things You Can Do On Good Friday To Remember Christ’s Sacrifice
Good Friday is the most solemn day of the year for Christians. This is the day when we remember Christ's death on the cross for us. We remember the suffering He endured for...
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