Anne Of Green Gables And Childlike Wonder
“What was wonderful about childhood is that anything in it is a wonder.” - G. K. Chesterton As a child, I remember exploring in the woods for hours with my cousins, playing...
This Is Your Invitation To Daily Mass
When you love someone, you don’t just hang out with them once a week for Friday night dates. You want to be with them, in person, every moment you can. You don’t need...
Discernment Of Spirits And Mental Health: The 3 Spirits At Work In Our Lives
I want to introduce two things to you- discernment of spirits as taught by St. Ignatius and Satan as the great accuser. St. Ignatius taught that there are three spirits...
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. ...
5 Things Even Devout Catholics Can Do To Go Deeper In Discipleship
As Catholics, we have a desire to know the Lord, to deepen our relationship with God. To somehow invite Jesus Christ, who pursues us each personally, into every part of our...
“Dog Gone” Is Packed With Life Lessons
911 Lone Star lead actor Rob Lowe stars in Netflix’s latest movie, Dog Gone. It’s one of the first feel-good movies of the year based on a true story of a father and son who...
Who Taught Mother Teresa To Be A Person Of Virtue?
Saint Teresa of Calcutta was known for spending countless hours attending to the dying, the sick, and the poor. This flowed from her rich prayer life: Daily Mass and a daily...
Why Is Peter The New Steward Of The Kingdom?
What is the Steward of the Kingdom? A steward is appointed by the ruling king or queen to represent them and help them to govern. Another word we could use to describe the...
Top 3 Ways Catholics Can Start Improving Their Mental And Physical Health Today
Health and soundness are better than all gold, and a robust body than countless riches. Sirach 30:15 St. Paul made clear that our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit (1...
9 (Easy To Understand!) Quotes From Pope Benedict XVI’s Encyclicals That Teach Us To Love, Hope, And Trust
CARITAS IN VERITATE | June 29, 2009 Each person finds his good by adherence to God's plan for him, in order to realize it fully: in this plan, he finds his truth, and through...
Top Catholic News Stories From 2022
This Catholic Year in Review is not an exhaustive list of every important event to happen in 2022, but these are some of the biggest news stories in the United States and...
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...
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. ...
8 Things The Name Of Jesus Is According To St. Bernardine
The Name Of Jesus: Refuge Of The Penitent Sinner The Name of Jesus is the refuge of the penitent sinner, a refuge full of meekness in...
THE LITANY OF THE HOLY FAMILY
THE LITANY OF THE HOLY FAMILY Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.Christ, hear us.Christ, graciously hear us.God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.God...
A Catholic Reflection Guide For The Chosen
What's The Chosen? The Chosen is the first multi-season television series about the life of Christ, as witnessed through the eyes of those He impacted. Directed by...
How Jesus’s Birth Leads The Way To Heaven
When you rock climb, the routes or ways you get up the wall are called a problem. You spend time trying to solve the problem, figuring out where your hands and feet go to...
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...
How Will We Know Disciples?
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...
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God’s Always Going To Give Us The Grace
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What Does Jesus Christ Do In The Eucharist? | St. John Vianney
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I Am The Living Bread | Jesus
John 6: 22-59 The Bread of Life Discourse The next day, the crowd that remained across the sea saw that there had been only one boat there, and that Jesus had not gone along...
Man Needs God | Pope Benedict XVI
Without God man neither knows which way to go, nor even understands who he is. - Pope Benedict XVI
Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions For 2023
Praying for the Pope's intentions is an important part of our Catholic faith. It is a way for us to show our respect and appreciation for the Pope's leadership and his...
Prayer For The Gift Of Piety | Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit, Give Me Piety! PRAYER FOR THE SEVEN GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, before ascending into heaven, did promise to send the Holy Spirit to...
Epiphany Home Blessing And Prayer Service 2023
Blessing of the Home on the Feast of the Epiphany When all have gathered, a suitable song may be sung. The leader makes the sign of the cross, and all reply, “Amen.”The...
The Lord Wins In The End | Pope Benedict XVI
New Year’s Advice From St. John Of The Cross
"In the twilight of life, God will not judge us on our earthly possessions and human successes, but on how well we have loved." - St. John of the Cross
Why Christ Became A Baby | St. Ambrose
Image by christify.artworks He was a baby, a child, so that you may become a complete, mature person. He was wrapped in swaddling clothes, so that you might be freed from the...
Give Souls To God | St. Sebastian Quote
“The devil strains every nerve to secure the souls which belong to Christ. We should not grudge our toil wrestling them from Satan and giving them back to God.” — St....
O God, I Believe In You | St. Arnold Janssen
O God, eternal truth, I believe in You. O God, our strength and salvation, I trust in You. O God, infinite goodness, I love You with my whole heart. St. Arnold Janssen Image:...
Novena To The Magi For The Epiphany
The Novena to the Magi begins December 28 (the Feast of the Holy Innocents) and ends on January 5 (the Vigil of the Epiphany). The Novena To The Magi For The Ephiphany...
THE WISE MEN | G.K. Chesterton
The Wise Men Step softly, under snow or rain, To find the place where men can pray;The way is all so very plain That we may lose the way.Oh, we have learnt to peer and...
The Beautiful Task Of Advent
"It is the beautiful task of Advent to awaken in all of us memories of goodness and thus to open the doors of hope." - Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Advent Prayer | Henri J.M. Nouwen
Master of both the light and the darkness, send your Holy Spirit upon our preparations for Christmas. We who have so much to do and seek quiet spaces to hear your voice each...
Make Jesus Lord Of Your Life | Pope Francis
It would mean very little, however, if we believed Jesus was King of the universe but did not make him Lord of our lives: all this is empty if we do not personally accept...
Communicate The Love Of Jesus | St. Frances Cabrini
“I will go anywhere and do anything in order to communicate the love of Jesus to those who do not know Him or have forgotten Him.”- St. Frances Cabrini- St. Frances Cabrini
When Should We Meditate? St. Charles Borromeo Answers
"We must meditate before, during and after everything we do." - St. Charles Borromeo Photo by Stefan Spassov on Unsplash
How To Serve God And Your Neighbor Well
“If we wish to serve God and love our neighbor well, we must manifest our joy in the service we render to Him and them. Let us open wide our hearts. It is joy which invites...
Why Is It So Hard To Go To Confession?
In this video Fr. George Elliott discusses some things that hold Catholics back from going to confession. Confession is a very important part of the Catholic faith, so it is...
Understanding Infertility Awareness And Secondary Infertility
Infertility awareness is an important and growing cause, as an estimated one in eight couples struggle with infertility. It is about raising awareness of the issues...
The Best Catholic Kids Books: Lion And Lamb Book Box Subscription
The books you read are important to the spiritual well being of your family. Jessica Thornton shares how to choose books that you can trust will lead your children closer to...
Why Can’t Catholic Priests Get Married?
Father George explains both the theological and practical reasons why priests don't get married. He also explains why the Catholic priest formation process is so long and why...
Rachel Bulman: With All Her Mind
Drew and Katie Taylor sit down with Rachel Bulman from Word on Fire Meet the Bulmans and editor of the new Catholic book With All Her Mind: A Call to the Intellectual Life....
What Are The Levels Of The Mass?
What are the levels of the Mass? Is there a difference between the Solemn High Mass, High Mass, and Low Mass of the Latin Mass? Fr. George explains in today's video. What Are...
What Is An Indulgence?
What is the Catholic teaching on indulgences? Fr. George is here to explain and help you understand! What is an Indulgence? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtRSwBoVJ4A The...
Mother Teresa: No Greater Love Movie Review
Drew and Katie Taylor provide a Catholic movie review of the new Saint Teresa of Calcutta documentary. The Catholic movie Mother Teresa: No Greater Love film produced by the...
Why Do Catholics Pray To The Angels And Saints?
It is a common misunderstanding that Catholics worship Mary and the Saints. Father George provides insight and an explanation as to why Catholics "pray" to the angels and the...
The Most Holy Name Of Mary | Pray For Us
Litany of the Most Holy Name Of Mary Lord, have mercy.Lord, have mercy.Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.Son of Mary, hear us.Son of Mary, graciously hear us.Heavenly...
Pope Benedict XVI
9 (Easy To Understand!) Quotes From Pope Benedict XVI’s Encyclicals That Teach Us To Love, Hope, And Trust
CARITAS IN VERITATE | June 29, 2009 Each person finds his good by adherence to God's plan for him, in order to realize it fully: in this plan, he finds his truth, and through...
Is Pope Benedict XVI A Future Doctor Of The Church?
Today we mourn the loss of Pope Benedict XVI, a holy man of God who lived the faith well. May he rest in the arms of God for eternity! Read more about his life and be...
Jesus May Be Silent, But He Is Always At Work | Benedict XVI Quote
“Let us not be consumed with haste, as if time dedicated to Christ in silent prayer were time wasted. On the contrary, it is precisely then that the most wonderful fruits of...
Is There Perhaps Something Of Herod In Us?
Perhaps the way to become better acquainted with these Magi and to understand their desire to let themselves be guided by God’s signs is to pause to consider what they find...
Live All That The Nativity Represents In Your Daily Life | Pope Benedict XVI Quote
"It gives me great joy to know that the custom of creating a crib scene has been preserved in your families. Yet it is not enough to repeat a traditional gesture, however...
How is it possible for me to experience the Birth of Jesus today? (Benedict XVI)
“Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am glad to welcome you at the General Audience a few days before the celebration of the Lord’s Birth. The greeting on everyone’s lips in these...
Understanding The Papal Transition From Resignation To Election
I’m sure many will, in the following days, be curious as to how the Papal election process takes place. Much of this will focus in on the practical details and perhaps no...
Pope Benedict XVI’s Legacy
There’s no doubt that our Holy Father’s decision has brought forth a wave of doubts, confusion, mixed emotions, and perhaps sadness as well. Today, together with an...
Why Did Pope Benedict Resign?
I'm making a brief reflection on the Pope's decision this morning, speaking for all of us at Catholic-link, I would like to thank our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI,...
The Simplicity Of A Holy Father: Pope Benedict XVI
I believe we are very blessed to have a Pope like Benedict XVI. Here, a group a Portuguese speakers interrupt him and he begins to sing along. As far as stage presence, he is...
Do You Know Pope Benedict XVI? Here Is A Simple Animation
Do You Know Pope Benedict XVI? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNXNVLGuP9E
Pro-Life Resources
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...
The Saints Show Us How Stewardship Starts With Wonder
I am impressed every time my child spots a dandelion and plucks it as if something truly magnificent has captured his attention. This kind of wonder seems to fade as we get...
What Would The Saints Say To Will Smith And Chris Rock?
Even if you didn't watch the Oscars, you've likely seen all over social media what occurred between Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Will Smith. An offensive joke was told...
“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...
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