ST. BARTHOLOMEW | Feast August 24 From "Bartholomaios," the Greek form of an Aramaic name meaning "son of Talmai." JESUS KNEW HIM BEFORE THEY EVEN MET. He was martyred for his preaching. He was flayed to death by a whip. Patron saint of bookbinders and butchers....
Born in 1835 in Venice, Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto was pope from 1903 to 1914 as Pius X. He was a staunch defender of the truth, a liturgical reformer, and a man of great faith. “Without any doubt there is a desire in all hearts for peace. But how foolish is he who...
“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 do all things in him. His help will never fail you if you have confidence in his goodness....
Hail Holy Queen Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope.To you do we cry,poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears Turn then, most gracious advocate,your eyes of mercy...
BODY, BLOOD, SOUL, & DIVINITY“In the celebration of the Eucharist, bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit and the instrumentality of the priest. The whole Christ is truly present — Body, Blood, Soul, and...
Find more of these incredible Catholic Lego depictions in The Power of Prayer, part of the Building Blocks of Faith series, by Kevin and Mary O'Neill. Sundays | Trinity/Resurrection Christ Conquers! Christ Reigns! Christ Orders Mondays | Angels/Apostles/Holy...
7 Summer Tips For Catholic Parents 1.) Pray - If you've read any of my other lists here at Catholic-Link, you've probably noticed that I always include prayer. It's so basic, yet in the chaos of family life can easily be neglected. Schedule prayer time not only for...
Our Top Catholic Book Recommendations To Read This Summer Christ, Science, and Reason: What We Can Know about Jesus, Mary, and Miracles by Fr. Spitzer Cardiologist Examines Jesus: The Stunning Science Behind Eucharistic Miracles 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory ...
"In the recent Ordinary Jubilee Year of 2025, we walked as pilgrims of hope and were blessed with many graces. Strengthened by these gifts, we can move forward with confidence to face the arduous tasks and demanding challenges that lie ahead. In the era of artificial...
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 length the sword has passed. O how sad and sore distressedwas that Mother, highly blest,of the...
"The family is called to welcome, radiate, and show the world the love and presence of Christ.” -Pope Benedict XVI
"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
"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 Treasure” Of Suffering 4 Things God Might Be Up To When You Are Suffering And Cannot Feel His...
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 life as Catholics demands that we strive day after day and year after year for this perfection,...
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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! Here’s how: Epiphany House Blessing 2026 House Blessing Prayer From The USCCB When all have...
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 family life and in the bonds of charity.” - Collect, Feast of the Holy Family Image:...
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 136:1Traditional Prayer
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 – December 25, 2024 – January 12, 2025 Epiphany of the Lord – January 5, 2025 Baptism of the Lord –...
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We thank you, Lord!
What IS Anointing of the Sick? “By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests, the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them…”— Catechism of the Catholic Church,...
“I have already exceeded the amount of work my head can bear.”- ST. THEODORE GUERIN