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....
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...
Following Jesus’s Development In The Womb: Conception
Congratulations! Your Lord and Savior has been conceived! Due Date: December 25th Through the power of the Holy Spirit and the fiat of Mary, the...
Cultivating Community: 6 Elements Of Peak Communication
The longing for genuine connection and community has never been more pronounced. Building and nurturing community is an essential endeavor in response to Christ’s call to...
A Heart For The Poor
The following is an excerpt from The Father: 30 Meditations to Draw You Into the Heart of God. One of the rules of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal is to live in an area...
The Process Of Writing Faith-Inspired Fiction For Teens
It had to be wrong to love something this much. I had worked on my fantasy novel since I was a teenager, poured so much love, time, and pencil dust into it, that it became...
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...
Standing Strong As A Catholic Parent Of Teens
The beauty of the beast. “Sixteen is the terrible twos times eight plus a driver’s license.”—One mother in speaking for many. “Just enjoy them now; those teen years are...
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...
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...
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...
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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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....
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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...
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"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...
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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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What Happens At A Catholic Mass? Man should tremble, the world should vibrate, all heaven should be deeply moved when the Son of God appears on the altar in the hands of the...
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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...
The Name Of Jesus Defends Us | St. Alphonsus
In the second place, we said that the name of Jesus defends us. Yes, it defends us against all the deceits and assaults of our enemies. For this reason the Messias...
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...
Top 3 Secrets Of The Power Of Going To Mass
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H_dA8ea2kec Father Rob Adams answers why go to Catholic Mass? Going to Catholic Mass can be a spiritual experience that benefits your life in...
The Hiding Place: A Catholic Movie Review
Katie shares her thoughts on "The Hiding Place" in this week's video. “Even as the angry vengeful thoughts boiled through me, I saw the sin of them. Jesus Christ had died for...
Despicable Me 4 Trailer Reaction From The Cinematic Catholic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Z9EaMOdCA Hey everyone, it's Mateo Rivera, also known as the Cinematic Catholic, bringing you something a little different today. At...
Best Things To Give Up For Lent This Year!
What are the Best Things To Give Up For Lent this year? Drew and Katie will help you decide! Best Things To Give Up For Lent https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BZFhfr_3HY As we...
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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 homebound. ...
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...
And So It Begins | A Reflection To Prepare For Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday And so, it begins. The gospel tells us that Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days and forty nights, and there He prayed, fasted, and...
3 Easy Lent Recipes To Help You Fast On Ash Wednesday| The Lenten Cookbook
This Lent move beyond attending fish frys, making tuna fish casserole, and ordering cheese pizza! We have some Lent recipes to help you maintain your energy levels while you...
The Best Catholic Lent Resources
This year we've had a bit more time to think about Lent, but it still feels like Ash Wednesday is coming too soon! How will you spend these forty days dedicated to prayer,...
10 Ways To Make A Pilgrimage This Lent Without Leaving Home
How many of us find ourselves yearning for the dusty streets of Jerusalem during Lent? Lent has traditionally been a time of pilgrimage, particularly to the Holy Land as we...
Jesus Will Not Reject Us | Restore
BEHOLD, NOW IS THE ACCEPTA B L E T I M E ; B E H O L D , N O W I S THE DAY OF SALVATION.2 CORINTHIANS 6:2 We have all had the experience of knowing that we need to do...
Struggling With Fasting? These Resources Will Help
Fasting is a powerful and beautiful way of living out penance and self-denial, both important aspects of the Christian life. Scripture affirms the importance of this...
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...
3 Ways To Be Intentional This Lent
We are in Lent – a season of renewal, a season of “leaning in,” a season of surrendering more and more. Lent is a sacred and beautiful season. What I’d like to propose is...
Mark Your Calendar: March Is Dedicated To St. Joseph
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...
7 Things To Do To Distract Yourself When You’re Tempted To Break Your Lenten Fast
I distinctly remember grade school lunches on Fridays. They were conveniently meatless. Then in high school, when Lent arrived, as I bit into my chicken sandwich, I looked up...
A Guide To The Best Catholic Lent Resources
Lent is less than a week away. Doesn't it feel like we just finished taking all the Christmas decorations down? Now it's already time to start preparing spiritually for the...
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...
How To Recover When Lent Goes Wrong
The Best-Laid Plans The best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. We layout the best plans for our Lenten journey. We seek to approach Easter having undergone a well...
Free Lent Resources To Help You Grow Closer To Christ
Many of us are living a Lent we never expected. Let's take this gift of time and use it to grow in holiness. There is so much we can do to continue our journey to Easter!...
2nd Sunday Of Lent | On The Mountain
On this second Sunday in lent we talk about aversion to climbing the mountain. When we make it to the top, we also don't want to leave. We don't like the cross, nor do we...
A Catholic’s March To-Do List
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What Does It Mean To Suffer?
How I Find True Joy In Difficult Times: Insights From A Catholic
Our Catholic faith is an absolute treasure trove of wisdom that I truly believe is deeper and greater than any human suffering, no matter how intense and unbearable. So if...
Strengthen Your Will— Fast
Is there something wrong with your life? Maybe something is missing. Maybe you’re depressed. Maybe you’re overwhelmed. Maybe you’re trapped by compulsive behavior. Maybe...
What Is Holy Abandonment And Why Is It So Difficult?
Have you ever struggled to fully comprehend the concept of "holy abandonment" when it is discussed? I have personally experienced this, and even though I understand it better...
Finding Joy In Times Of Struggle
When my grandma turned 91, I remember her saying: “You can find joy in all stages of life.” That’s always stuck with me. I know it to be true in regards to getting older, but...
Are You Experiencing A Dark Night Of The Soul? Here’s How To Tell
Who is St. John of the Cross? St. John of the Cross was a Spanish Catholic who was born in 1542 amidst the throws of the Protestant Reformation. He was a major figure in the...
Four Practical Ways Catholics Can Embrace Martyrdom Each Day
When we think of the saints and martyrs, especially the first Christians, we struggle to conceptualize their experiences. We don’t live in the same era, they seem “more...
Our Journey Of Healing Will Not Be Over Until We Are In Heaven
Gospel Of Luke 17:5-10 The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith."The Lord replied,"If you have faith the size of a mustard seed,you would say to this mulberry...
Gospel Reflection: Don’t Be So Absorbed In Your Feelings That You Miss What’s In Front Of You
Gospel of John 21: 1-19 At that time, Jesus revealed himself again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias.He revealed himself in this way.Together were Simon Peter, Thomas...
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...
Are You Really Happy? A Question We Should Ask Ourselves
Would you describe yourself as perfectly happy? Perhaps you’d say you are somewhat happy or happy enough, but not especially so. We often get the general impression that...
10 Things To Know About Child Loss That Will Help You Support Grieving Families
https://vimeo.com/642910917/510f2312a7 What do I do now? A question all families of loss ask themselves the day after the funeral....
5 Ways To Nurture Your Marriage In A Season Of Infertility
It is estimated that 1 in 6 couples struggle to get pregnant. Infertility is often a hidden suffering, and is even considered a...
8 Things A Priest Can Do To Support A Couple Experiencing Miscarriage
No little baby needs a ‘trigger warning’, not even a baby lost to miscarriage. But I do want to give a note here that I cover some very...
What Most People Don’t Understand About The Last Rites
Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen teaches in his Book of Sacraments (Sophia Institute Press) that there are two sacraments of healing:...
What You Shouldn’t Say When A Friend Miscarries…And What You Should
If you’ve had the terrible, heart-wrenching misfortune of losing a child by miscarriage, I understand. And so does St. Zelie Martin, who experienced child loss multiple...
Every Kind Of Suffering Is An Invitation From God
When we suffer in any way, it is normal to ask why. Why does this have to happen? Why would God allow this? In some of our worst moments of suffering, it can feel not only...
Why We All Need St. Jude Right Now
Who Was St. Jude? Judas Thaddeus is often known in Greek as simply “Thaddeus” because this is the name used in the Gospels according to St. Matthew and St. Mark. When...
4 Steps To Finding Peace In Troubled Times
We are living in unprecedented times. The tension has become palpable. You can see it on our roads, in stores, even within our churches – people are stressed beyond belief....
8 Things Catholics Should Do When They Have A Bad Day
Having a bad day? They happen. Sometimes more frequently than we want them to. However, no one is or should choose to be defined by their bad days. Rather, they should be...
Responding To The Other Virus: Unemployment
“After a lot of thought and it was a very hard decision, unfortunately, we have to make you redundant.” Those are words that rank up there with “you’ve tested positive for...
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