Is The Catholic Mass Part Of The Bible?
When I ask myself where the Mass is in the Bible, my mind goes to Luke’s Gospel, Chapter 24. On Easter Sunday, three days after Jesus instituted the Eucharist at the Last...
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
Links to purchase: Encountering Signs of Faith, Saintly Stack Bracelets by Lily & Lamb, Our Lady of the Eucharist Print by Nichole Lanthier Links to purchase: Divine...
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. ...
April: Living The Liturgical Year Guide
Links to purchase: Encountering Signs of Faith, Saintly Stack Bracelets by Lily & Lamb, Our Lady of the Eucharist Print by Nichole Lanthier Links to purchase: Divine...
The Eucharist’s Real Presence Or Virtual Reality?
“The lawless one…the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the manifestation of His presence” (2 Thess 2:8). This verse is...
Catholic Review: St. Bernadette’s Grit, Guts, And Grace
The drama of this saint’s story arrives to U.S. cinemas September 28 and 29. Every live theater lover longs for a remarkable and spellbinding connection during the show....
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About The Symbols Of The Holy Spirit?
What did the symbol of the tongues of fire on Pentecost represent? the burning bush on Mount Sinai from which God spoke to Moses the ability to speak and proclaim the Word of...
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...
Did God Create You To Be An Introvert Or An Extrovert? A Catholic Perspective
I’ve been asked more times than I can count whether I’m an introvert or an extrovert. I love going to parties, meeting new people, and public speaking. I also crave a long,...
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...
Married To An Atheist? How I Learned To Share My Catholic Faith Without Pushing Him Away
I kept my faith to myself for the first ten years of my marriage. My husband was an atheist, and although he came to Mass with me, he didn’t really get it, nor did he really...
5 Fundamental Truths About Your God-Given Beauty That Every Catholic Woman Should Know
In a world obsessed with filters and airbrushed perfection, it's easy to lose sight of what truly makes us beautiful. We chase fleeting trends, compare ourselves to...
Does Your Family Need A Retreat? 5 Things You Need To Make It Work!
When you hear the word retreat you probably think: solitude, monastery, deep prayer, and peace. These are all images of a retreat that you may have attended or...
5 Quotes From St. Vincent Ferrer & 5 Facts About His Life That Will Help You Grow Closer To Jesus
Saint Vincent Ferrer was a priest from Spain who lived in the 14th century. His missionary work is attributed to leading thousands of people in Europe to the Catholic...
Practical Ways To Teach Your Child How To Identify The Truth
The act of thinking is in a bit of a predicament these days. American culture has never cared less about what has been known for millennia as "objective truth." Despite the...
Ask The Blessed Mother For Help When Adoring Our Eucharistic Lord
Our Lord Jesus Christ calls to our hearts. He humbles Himself in the form of Bread — a simple Host — in order to be available to us — to remain with us, to heal our wounded...
The Power Of The Eucharist Makes The Devil Flee
St. John Chrysostom wonderfully tells us that when the devil sees us returning from the sacred Banquet of the Eucharist, he flees from us as if he has seen a lion “breathing...
How To Explain The Eucharist To A Child
What a beautiful time in our Catholic Church for all its members – the oldest all the way to our youngest. Personally, I am excited by the many possibilities to help our...
St. Julie Billiart And Bite-Size Sainthood
Modeling our lives after those of the saints can sometimes feel like a formidable task. We count the ways it seems impossible in the 21st century. We examine the actions of...
Four Ways To Foster A Child’s Love For The Eucharist
“Alright kids, why do we go to Mass?” We ask a variation of that question every time we arrive at our parish parking lot, usually sweaty and disheveled from wrangling four...
How Much Tech Is “Too Much” For Your Kids? 5 Ways To Tell (And 5 Ways To Fix It)
As Millennial parents, my husband and I have grappled with the issue of moderating screen time for ourselves and our children. Whether we want to admit it or not, the...
April Is Devoted To The Blessed Sacrament And The Holy Spirit – Mark Your Calendar!
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...
The Ultimate List Of Resources Needed To Explain The Relationship Between Science And Faith
Though the media would have us think differently, the Catholic Church does not oppose science. In fact, the Church encourages us to develop our knowledge of the world around...
10 Surprising Things That Happen When You Go To Adoration More Often
The Eucharist is described in the Catechism as the "source and summit" of our faith. Finding the time to go to Adoration can be difficult. But if you can make it happen,...
Do You Know About These 6 Incredible Eucharistic Miracles?
The True Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist is one of the greatest mysteries of our Catholic faith. It is something that can be very difficult for us to understand. How...
7 Things To Do Before You Receive The Sacrament Of Confirmation
I did not fully understand the significance of the Sacrament when I received my Confirmation. While I’m certain my teachers did a wonderful job preparing me in an academic...
How The Promises In Your Life Change The Way You Live Now
Gabriel Marcel once described saying, “I love you,” as equivalent to saying, “You will never die.” The act of loving thus reveals itself to be alive both in the present and...
Everything You Need To Know About Divine Mercy Sunday
This beautiful glimpse into the life of St. Faustina is a clip from the award-winning movie Faustina: The Apostle of Divine Mercy, recently released by Ignatius Press....
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The Stabat Mater
At, the Cross her station keeping,stood the mournful Mother weeping,close to Jesus to the last. Through her heart, His sorrow sharing,all His bitter anguish bearing,now at...
The Call Of The Family | Pope Benedict XVI Quote
"The family is called to welcome, radiate, and show the world the love and presence of Christ.” -Pope Benedict XVI
Work For The Master | St. Dominic Savio
"Nothing seems tiresome or painful when you are working for a Master who pays well; who rewards even a cup of cold water given for love of Him."— St. Dominic Savio
Thank God, Even In Suffering | St. Arnold
"God loves those who thank Him even in suffering."— St. Arnold Janssen More Resources For Those Who Are Suffering Real Suffering Redemptive Suffering: Uncovering The “Hidden...
3 Ways To Grow Daily In Perfection During Lent
During Lent, 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 our...
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 –...
When Troubles Come | St. Mary Mackillop
"Whatever troubles may be before you, accept them bravely, remembering Whom you are trying to follow. Do not be afraid. Love one another, bear with one another, and let...
Lent Should Bring Spiritual Renewal |St. John Chrysostom
"The fast of Lent has no advantage to us unless it brings about our spiritual renewal. It is necessary while fasting to change our whole life and practice virtue. Turning...
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"...
If You Become Christ’s… | St. Brendan
This video shows the beauty and wonder of God's creation, but it's still nothing compared with the wonders God will do in you if you choose to become Christ's. Let Christ...
How To Hear God’s Voice In Prayer | Fr. Mathias Thelen
Our video of the week is a talk given by Fr. Mathias Thelen to his parishioners at St. Patrick's in Brighton, Michigan. He has incredible practical insights that will allow...
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....
Catholic Easter Resources
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Take A Friend To Church This Holy Week: It Could Change Their Life
Each year during Holy Week, we celebrate the most fundamental aspects of our Catholic faith. We remember the love of God, the sacrifice of His Son Jesus for our sake, the...
3 Reasons To Watch “The Case For Christ”
The Case for Christ on DVD has just been released and I'm so excited to be able to view this great film and discuss with both my small group Bible study and my family. I had...
These 3 Essential Pillars Help Us Discover The Purpose Of Lent
What is the purpose of Lent? Lent is not simply a way to renew your commitment to a New Year's resolution or jump start your diet. It's much more than a tradition or ritual....
5 Things To Do To Make Holy Week The Most Important Week Of The Year
Holy Week should be the most important week of the year for all Christians. It should be the week in which we give of ourselves to the fullest in order to fully...
The One Word Never To Say During Lent
Most Catholics are aware of the Lenten traditions of fasting, almsgiving, and prayer. Besides eating meat on Fridays, there are a few other things that Church says we can't...
Looking Ahead To Pentecost
QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About The Symbols Of The Holy Spirit?
What did the symbol of the tongues of fire on Pentecost represent? the burning bush on Mount Sinai from which God spoke to Moses the ability to speak and proclaim the Word of...
The Importance of Pentecost in the Life of Today’s Catholics
I did a month-long program with Dr. Bob Schuchts, Sr. Miriam James Heidland, and the JPII Healing Center back in 2020, and if I learned anything, it’s that everyone in the...
What To Say Instead Of “What Would Jesus Do?”
Pentecost Gospel of John 20:19-23 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...
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