Join A Catholic Online Small Group On Prayer: Oremus
Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer teaches you the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. Over the course of eight weeks you will discover how to place yourself...
6 Lessons I’ve Learned From My Own Mistakes
Traveling the adventures of life, whether personal or professional, particularly as one tries to mature in our Catholic faith and holiness, the experiences inevitably are...
A List Of Catholic Songs To Help You Fall Asleep At Night
Why fall asleep to faith-filled music? Of all the things you want yourself or your family to have on their mind as they shut their eyes, you can’t go wrong with God-praising,...
Discovering Virtue In Jane Austen’s Emma
Jane Austen wrote Emma knowing that most people would not like the main character: "I am going to take a heroine whom no one but myself will much like." Perhaps you...
5 Things To Do Before Your Anger Becomes A Sin
We all have experienced anger. Everyone has been on the receiving end of somebody else’s anger. Anger is a response, a reaction when our ego is being attacked, a...
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...
5 Things A Convert Always Brings To Catholic Mass
I tease that I grew up as a “Metho-byterian-ist of God” - I was baptized United Methodist, sang in a Presbyterian traveling youth choir, went to Wednesday night Bible study...
Come Holy Spirit: Teaching Catholic Kids About The Pope
During this Season of the Resurrection, we are mindful that the ministry of Jesus did not come to an end with His earthly life. Just before His Ascension, Jesus promised to...
Two New TV Series That Make Prayer A Priority
The writers’ strike is over and many of us have been catching our favorite shows as they have returned to television on their respective networks. There are also new shows...
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....
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
Something special is going on in our country right now. I love it! The entire United States is in the midst of a three-year Eucharistic Revival. Think of the long-term...
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...
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...
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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Mary’s Connection To Jesus In The Eucharist
“Where on earth shall we find Jesus but in the arms of Mary! Was it not she who gave us the Eucharist? It was her consent to the Incarnation of the Word that inaugurated...
No One Is Beyond Christ | St. Leo The Great
"No one, however weak, is denied a share in the victory of the cross. No one is beyond the help of the prayer of Christ." –St. Leo the Great
3 Ways To Experience Divine Mercy
How To Experience Divine Mercy Go to Confession Read the Diary of St. Faustina Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 3pm Learn more about Divine Mercy Sunday...
Holy Week To-Do List For Catholics
Holy Week To-Do List Go to Confession. Forgive people. Help others. Clean your house and your mind. Spend time in silence reflecting on the sacrifice Christ made for you....
How To Make A Cross With Palms (Easy Illustrated Guide!)
How To Make A Cross With Palms Holding a palm strip fold the widest end in a loop. Bend the thin end of the palm to the right, ceasing a diagonal line. Fold the palm behind...
St. Eusebia’s Amazing Family Tree
Imagine having this many saints in your family lineage! Praise God! St. Eusebia's Family Tree More About St. Eusebia Of Hamage
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The Family Is The Foundation Of God’s Plan | St. Charbel
"Because the family is the image of God, from the beginning of the creation of this universe, The Evil one is focusing on destroying the family, the foundation of God’s...
PRAYER IN HONOR OF THE TEARS OF MARY
Prayer In Honor Of The Tears Of Mary Hail, countless and bitter tears which flowed in such profusion from thine eyes, O Mary, in thy loving and tender compassion for thy Son,...
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Holy Eucharist Quote | St. Maria Goretti
“The Holy Eucharist is the perfect expression of the love of Jesus Christ for man.” St. Maria Goretti Photo by Eric Mok on Unsplash
Prayer To Our Lady Of Sorrows For Holy Church
O Mary, Mother of the Universal Church, Who didst consent to remain in exile upon earth after the Ascension of thy Divine Son, and for long years to be deprived of His...
Make Reparation To The Father
"Oh, you, who are my friends, and my faithful children, look and see if there be any sorrow like mine. Everywhere My enemies despise and insult both my Eternal Father and My...
Lenten Penance Is A Commitment | Pope Francis
Lenten penance is a commitment, sustained by grace, to overcoming our lack of faith and our resistance to following Jesus on the way of the cross. This is precisely what...
A Great Lake Of Beer For The King Of Kings | St. Brigid
"I should like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings. I should like the angels of Heaven to be drinking it through time eternal. I should like excellent meats of belief...
An Altar Server’s Prayer By St. John Berchmans
An Altar Server's Prayer To be Christ’s page at the altar,To serve Him freely there.Where even the Angels falter,Bowed low in reverent prayer.To touch the throne most holy,To...
May Christ Be Seen In Our Life | St. Peter Damian
“May Christ be heard in our language, may Christ be seen in our life, may He be perceived in our hearts.” - St. Peter Damian Photo by Katt Yukawa on Unsplash
Best Quotes From Pope Francis’ Message For Lent 2024
"Through the desert God leads us to freedom.” We realize how true this is at those moments when we feel hopeless, wandering through life like a desert and lacking a promised...
PRAYER TO OUR SORROWFUL MOTHER
O my afflicted Mother! Queen of Martyrs and of Sorrows, thou didst so bitterly weep over thy Son, Who died for my salvation; but what will thy tears avail me if I am lost? By...
What Is Christian Morality? | C.S. Lewis
“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...
How Do I Know If I Need Counseling: A Catholic Mental Health Assessment
Welcome back to Catholic Link, where we delve into topics that intersect faith and daily life. Today, we're privileged to sit down with Catherine DiNuzzo, a Catholic...
Most Pastors Don’t Know They Can Do This For Their Parish
This weekend, I'm doing something a bit unconventional, something that many priests may not realize they have the authority to do. I'm moving the feast of our patron saint,...
Heather Khym’s Marriage Advice For Young Catholics Is Amazing
The Abiding Together Podcast's Heather Khym joins Drew and Katie Taylor from Catholic-Link.org to share Catholic marriage advice. This is an incredible conversation about how...
Catholic Parenting Mistakes We’ve Made So You Don’t Have To!
Nancy Bandzuch from Catholic Sprouts discusses Formed.org The Catholic Parent! Nancy shares Catholic parenting advice as we discuss the biggest parenting mistakes we have...
The Power Of Mary’s Femininity And How To Be Her Spiritual Daughter
In a recent episode of the Catholic Link show, host Drew and Katie Taylor welcomed Megan Madden, a homeschooling mother of six and author of "Mary, Teach Me to Be Your...
Should Catholics Watch JANE THE VIRGIN?
Recently, we ran a poll asking what type of content you'd like to see from us, and the response was overwhelming: you wanted recommendations for good TV shows suitable for...
ORDINARY ANGELS Sets A New Bar For Christian Movies | Catholic Review
I'm sure most of you didn't even have this movie on your radar, as there's been little to no marketing for it. This is a shame because "Ordinary Angels" is an absolute...
Should Catholics Watch Cabrini? A Catholic Movie Review
Hi, I'm Matteo Rivera, the Cinematic Catholic, and I just watched "Cabrini," the story of the first American Saint and her struggles with coming to America and all the...
How To Make Catholic Prayer Time Fun And Easy for Kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NKbwFcrJLI How To Pray With Catholic Kids Today, we want to share a simple and easy bedtime prayer routine that anyone can incorporate into...
Catholic Leadership Development From An Army Ranger And Fighter Pilot
Two Catholic men: Drew Taylor an F-16 Fighter Pilot and Marek Rudak a former Army Ranger and leadership consultant discuss their leadership development in light of their...
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Can The Holy Spirit Ask Us To Be Illogical?
Are Faith and Reason Compatible? A friend recently asked me a great question. Should decisions we make be made on faith alone or should we have faith and use reasoning. Put...
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...
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...
Have You Met The Holy Spirit? How One Prayer Opened The Floodgates And Changed My Life
In my journey back to the faith I had spent much time researching, listening, and learning about what it meant to be a daughter of God, what it meant to be a follower of...
Veni Sancte Spiritus: Summon The Holy Spirit With The Ancient “Golden Sequence” Prayer
Known and beloved as the "Golden Sequence," the Veni Sancte Spiritus is a beautiful, powerful prayer to the Holy Spirit that dates back to the thirteenth century. It is...
7 Must-Reads To Help You Understand The Power Of The Holy Spirit
The celebration of Pentecost reminds us of our need for the Holy Spirit. How often do you pray to and invite the Holy Spirit into your life? Jesus left us with the Advocate...
Let The Holy Spirit Transform Your Fear: How To Embrace The Challenges Of Your Mission
In today's Gospel reflection, Father Ian VanHeusen presents a spiritual exercise based on Acts 2:1-11. St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the term “Spiritual Exercises” is...
The Catholic Charismatic Renewal: Marking 50 Years Of A New Pentecost For Our Church
Don’t be surprised if you hear in the coming days that a few hundred thousand people are making their way to Rome. They’ve all headed there to mark the 50th anniversary of...
Baptism In The Holy Spirit: Why Every Catholic Should Consider Receiving It
The late Cardinal Suenens, one of the fathers of the Second Vatican Council, said the Catholic Charismatic Renewal is not a “movement” in the usual sense of the word, but it...
“I Will Not Leave You Orphans” I Catholic Bible Study
In today's Gospel reflection, Father Ian VanHeusen presents a Catholic Bible study and spiritual exercise based on John 14:15-21. St. Ignatius of Loyola explains, “By the...
How To Love Someone Who Leaves I Catholic Bible Study
One of the best ways to enrich your spiritual life is to pray with scripture and meditate on its application to your own life. Enjoy this free Catholic Bible Study that...
“Fearless” – A Powerful Film About The Holy Spirit That You Don’t Want To Miss
Have you ever witnessed the power of the Holy Spirit? Not many of us can say that we have actually seen a miracle occur before our very eyes. In the exciting new film about...
The Holy Spirit Is Starting A New Evangelization Where You Might Not Expect It
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...
7 Names For The Holy Spirit That You Probably Didn’t Know
In college, I had the pleasure of taking a sacraments course with Dr. Scott Hahn, which was equal parts awe-inspiring and overwhelming. For starters, the man is practically a...
Are You Courageous Enough To Pray “Come Holy Spirit”?
I was excited to see that ‘The Wild Goose’ is inviting everyone to join them in a worldwide prayer vigil for Pentecost. If you don’t already know, ‘The Wild Goose’ is an...
7 Daily Situations To Ask For The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit has given us seven gifts, yet few of us choose to use them as often as we should. Sometimes it's due to a lack of knowledge about what the gifts are and other...
Ready For An Outpouring Of The Holy Spirit? “The Wild Goose” Project From Fr. Dave Pivonka
Just watching the promo video for The Wild Goose video series gets my heart pounding with excitement for what is to come! This past weekend at Mass our readings were...
The 7 Gifts Of The Holy Spirit And What The Saints Have To Say About Them
Do teens understand what Confirmation is all about? We pray that all those receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation are being prepared to experience the fullness of the Holy...
The History Of Pentecost And The Power Of The Holy Spirit
Today the Church celebrates the feast of Pentecost. After hours of searching for material for this feast - and almost ready to give up hope - we found this simple and...
Sacrament Season
A Poem About The Eucharist By Danielle Erwin
Your flesh dwells within me Your breath my life now be My heart is with one accord Whence receiveth Thy Holy Word Overabundant be Thy Grace In the Holy Eucharist I now...
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
Something special is going on in our country right now. I love it! The entire United States is in the midst of a three-year Eucharistic Revival. Think of the long-term...
Do Catholics Wear A Wedding Dress For First Communion?
Dressing up for special occasions is a common practice, but on certain occasions, the dress itself carries its own traditions and symbolism. The reception of First Holy...
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...
4 Lessons I Learned In Seminary That Help Me In Marriage
Four years ago, my future seemed clear to me. I thought I’d spend my days living in small-town Minnesota and ministering to country parishes as their priest. I love my home...
The Eucharistic Trilemma: Evangelizing Christians During The Eucharistic Revival
Living in Utah, it was only a matter of time before an LDS (Mormon) missionary came knocking on our door. They were very kind, but the conversation quickly moved on to more...
4 Ways The Old Testament Reveals The Eucharist
What is Typology? Since the time of the Apostles, the Church has shown how intimately interconnected the Old and New Testaments are in the plan of God. This unity is...
How To Choose Your Confirmation Saint
What Is A Patron Saint? When you are baptized, the priest says the name chosen for you by your parents. However, when you are confirmed, in the Latin Rite of the Church, you...
5 Ways To Engage Children With Jesus | Part 3 Of A Guide To Children’s Adoration
This is the third installment of our series on bringing children to adoration as part of a response to the USCCB’s call for a Eucharistic Revival. In the first part of the...
4.5 Ways To Prepare Your Children For Adoration |Part 2 Of A Guide To Children’s Adoration
Welcome to the second part of our series on bringing children to adoration. In case you missed it, the first part is here. In the first part, we established that not only is...
5 Pillars Of The USCCB’s Eucharistic Revival Explained
In response to a 2019 Pew Study that showed only 30 percent of Catholics believe in the Real Presence, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has launched a...
Consecration: A Priest Shares What You Need To Know About This Part Of The Mass
How can billions of men and women believe that what their eyes see as bread is God? How can sane people support the claim by the Catholic Church according to which, at Holy...
Two Things That Keep Parents From Bringing Children To Adoration | Part 1 Of A Guide To Children’s Adoration
This year, the USCCB has announced a three-year Eucharistic Revival. The goal of the revival is to draw people to the Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith. A...
A Poem About Christ’s Real Presence In The Eucharist
What but as bread, This appears to beIs You, Lord, it’s truly TheeIt is You, Lord, I now receiveThis is true, not just because I believe My belief cannot createCan’t sew a...
The Top 4 Questions Teens Ask Before Confirmation (And How to Respond!)
The question teenagers constantly ask is, “Why does this matter?” And if they don’t feel it matters, they won’t participate. (Or at best, they will drag their feet.) Math...
Animate Me With Your Spirit | Prayer To The Holy Spirit
Mark Me Dear Lord 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 finish Your...
Your Guide To The National Eucharistic Revival Resources
On June 19, 2022, the Feast of Corpus Christi, the United States Council of Catholic Bishops will begin a three-year focus on the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist...
Your Child Has Been Confirmed! Now What?
Congrats! Your child (or godchild, niece, or nephew) received the sacrament of Confirmation, sealing them with the same Holy Spirit who moved upon the watery void of...
I’m Catholic, But I Don’t Believe In The Eucharist | 3 Things To Do Now
Struggling to Believe in the Eucharist? If you are Catholic and struggling to believe in the Church’s teaching on the Eucharist, you are not alone. A Pew Research Center...
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