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25 Ordinary Things Catholics Can Do Well

by Brittany Smith | Nov 7, 2026 | Evangelization, Faith & Life, Leadership, March

Since I was a little girl, St. Therese of Lisieux has always captured my mind and heart. Through this powerful saint, I have come to fully believe in her “Little Way”- all people can find holiness through ordinary day-to-day acts if done with love. You don’t have to...

The Journey Into The Unspeakable: What Is Mysticism, Really, And Why Does It Draw Us In?

by Bernardo Pérez Marzal | Nov 6, 2026 | January, Prayer, Saints

Imagine being assigned the task of describing with absolute precision, within a finite number of pages, everything science currently knows about the universe. It would be a monumental undertaking, wouldn't it? Yet, the mystic faces an even greater task. A mystic must...

Memento Mori: A Gospel Reflection On Matthew 25

by Augustine Munnu | Nov 5, 2026 | Gospels, Prayer

Jesus told his disciples this parable:"The kingdom of heaven will be like ten virginswho took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones, when taking their lamps,brought no oil with them,but the wise...

The Coolest Relics In The Catholic Church

by Cristina Dominguez | Nov 1, 2026 | November, Saints

On September 24, 2026, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was beatified in St. Louis, MO. During this momentous celebration, the first-class relic of his jawbone was presented for public veneration. According to the National Catholic Register, his jawbone was chosen...

Solemnity Of All Saints Gospel Reflection

by Tim Sullivan | Oct 29, 2026 | Gospels

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 spirit,for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.Blessed are they who mourn,for they will be comforted.Blessed are...

How Can We Truly Get To Know The Holy Spirit?

by Colleen Eisley | Oct 27, 2026 | April, Holy Spirit

8 Ways The Catholic Church Teaches Us To Get To Know The Holy Spirit Oftentimes, when people think about the Holy Spirit, images like the dove or a flame we learned about in Sunday School come to mind. These are powerful symbols, but they don’t give us a full idea of...

How To Overcome Distractions In Prayer

by Cristina Dominguez | Oct 23, 2026 | February, Prayer

Growing up, I would hear stories of saints who would spend hours and hours with God in prayer. I would hear about how St. Padre Pio would wake up at 3:30 AM to prepare to celebrate Mass, pray for 2 hours, and how his Mass would last 3 HOURS! According to testimonies,...

Questions Children May Ask About Miscarriage — And Catholic Answers Parents Can Give

by Raquel Rose | Oct 20, 2026 | Family, Meaning of Suffering, Parenting

“Mommy, what’s wrong? Why are you crying?” There are some conversations you wish you didn’t have to have with your children. We had just announced our pregnancy 2 short weeks ago. After a traumatic visit to the ER, I lost my baby at 15 weeks. Not only did I have...

Beyond the Click: eCatholic and The Catholic University of America on Finding True Fruitfulness in Digital Ministry

by O’Maria Akpati | Oct 19, 2026 | Evangelization, Outstanding Initiatives

There is a palpable peace you feel in a well-run parish. When administrative foundations are set in place with care and intention, the noise of the work fades and what remains is a community built on systems that actually support those who serve. Having worked in...

How To Create A Space For Prayer In Your Home

by Adriana Michalowski | Oct 16, 2026 | Evangelization, Faith & Life

“Be still and know that I am God!” - Psalm 46:11 Our homes are meant to be domestic churches. They are places where we live out our faith not only on Sundays, but in the ordinary moments of everyday life. Creating a prayer space in our home can be a simple and...

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