7 Deadly Sins: The One Prayer Everyone Struggling With Pride Needs To Say Daily
“It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels”. — St. Augustine My first memories of mature confessions, not centered around fights...
3 Women Saints That Will Inspire Your Daughter
It can be easy to see some pious images of saints and think that you have nothing in common. The truth is though, that the saints were people just like us–with a variety of...
7 Deadly Sins: Subtle Signs You Struggle With Greed
Greed, or the older term avarice, is an excessive or disordered love of riches. To be clear up front; money, or any material good, is exactly that. Good. That’s why we desire...
Women’s Catholic Study: The Chosen Season 2
Women's Catholic Study: The Chosen Season 2 Begins October 8th | 8:00 PM (EST) | Via Zoom Step into the world of The Chosen Season 2...
5 Things You Can Do To Show Your Priest You Appreciate Him
The work our priests perform in “shepherding the flock” is extensive and often taken for granted. The vocation extends far beyond Sunday and daily Mass, weddings, baptisms,...
How Can You Offer Your Mass For An Intention? 3 Helpful Tips
I met Andy on a recent Mariam pilgrimage to Spain, France, and Portugal. He had a pleasant personality and a terrific sense of humor. I became more and more aware from...
Mary, Undoer Of Knots: How Our Mother Helped Me Heal My Marriage And Find My (little v) Vocation
You can find images of Mary throughout my day - tiny figurines on my bookshelves, a TinySaint keychain on my bag, a fun sticker on my laptop or Stanley cup, and even Marian...
The Forgotten Half Of Rerum Novarum
Like many, I became interested in learning more about Rerum Novarum, the encyclical known as the foundation of modern Catholic Social Teaching, when our new pope chose the...
Over 20 Practical Ways To Love Your Husband And Renew Your Marriage
There are many things that I wish I knew when I was younger. One of those is that a man’s primary core need is to be respected. Women desire to be respected too, but men...
The Two Biggest Lies The Enemy Whispers That Keep You From Living Your Best Life
“I don’t have the time.”“I’m too tired.”“I’ve tried everything, and nothing works.”“I can’t do it perfectly, so what’s the point of trying?”“I started off motivated, but now...
What Does It Mean To Be Made In God’s Image?
I know the phrase “made in the image of God” gets tossed around a lot in Christian circles, but do we truly understand what it means or feel its weight in our lives? From the...
Using Art To Form Our Kids In The Langauge Of The Body
One of the biggest challenges facing Catholic parents today is trying to navigate tricky conversations about everything body-related with our kids. I work in menstrual cycle...
St. Michael The Archangel Prayer
Prayer to St. Michael the ArchangelSt. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we...
What Is It Like To Visit Calcutta? My Experience
I love to travel, and the more exciting the place, the better. But my experience in Calcutta, India, pushed my limits even as an experienced traveler. And yet, it was there...
Poetry To Read During Adoration
Something More There’s something moreBeyond that doorThan what meets the eyeTiny HostWe adore the mostOn the altar there abidesAppears as breadChrist, risen from the dead,The...
The Questions Jesus Asks Us | Gospel Of John
The Word of God is living and effective (Hebrews 4:12)! That means God is speaking to you through Scripture right now. The questions Jesus asked back then are relevant to you...
3 Things Men Can Learn From Mother Teresa’s Letter To Women
We need one another. As men, we need strong women. We need their support. Women need strong men and need their support as well. When it comes to being men and women, we...
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...
Did You Know Know These 3 Scientists Were Catholic?
As a physician, my faith has been questioned by those who think I adhere too much to science and my science questioned by those who doubt my objectivity by being true to my...
3 Simple Ways To Help Children Learn About And Foster Vocations
God is calling your child to be a saint. But how? Which vocation will He lead them to? Teaching your children to listen to God’s call in their lives and uncover how He wants...
What’s With The Lion? Things We Can Learn About St. Jerome Through Art
Some saints are instantly recognizable when you spot them, others remain in hazy anonymity. You know St. Therese when you see her, pristine Carmelite habit surrounding a...
What St. Padre Pio Can Teach Us About Enduring Trials
Padre Pio is one of the most beloved saints in Catholic history. Many know him for having the stigmata or for his ability to bilocate and read hearts in the confessional. The...
Should Catholics Boycott Woke Companies? 8 Tips For Shopping With A Conscious
We’ve all been there: you’ve done your research, you’ve waited for the big sale, and you’re all set to buy the accent chair/party dress/outdoor power tool of your dreams. But...
How Mary Fulfills The Jewish Role Of The Queen Mother
Despise Not Our Petitions Mary is the Queen Mother in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. The Queen Mother had a particular role in the Jewish world and that meaning is elevated and...
What The Church Really Teaches About Evolution? Plus – How To Explain It To Your Know-It All Teenager!
One of the most contentious issues throughout history has been the question of whether life resulted from design or nothing more than physical processes. Are we the product...
How To Hear God’s Voice When Life Is Busy
As human beings, we all long for a deeper connection with God. We want to hear His voice, feel His presence, and know that He is with us in our daily lives. But how can we...
7 Principles Of Catholic Education
As the school year winds down, Catholic school teachers – heroic leaders that they are – are already planning to make next year even better. Novice teachers have realized how...
September Is Devoted To The Seven Sorrows Of Mary
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...
12 Works Of Our Guardian Angel According To St. Bonaventure
St. Bonaventure researched and wrote about the twelve works of our Guardian Angel. Watch this short video to find out what they are! 12 Works Of Our Guardian Angel According...
Read 11 Of The Best Quotes By St. John Chrysostom OR Listen To 10 Hours Of His Homilies
The feast of St. John Chrysostom is September 13th. He is a Doctor of the Church and was known for his incredibly insightful and powerful preaching. Saint John Chrysostom...
10 Simple Ways To Bring Your Children Closer To God
Being parents makes us responsible not only for taking care of our children, but also for the spiritual education we give them from the moment they are conceived. For this...
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How To Find Meaning In Life | St. Carlo Acutis
"Find God and you will find the meaning of your life."St. Carlo Acutis
God Chose To Be Known | St. Peter Chrysologus
St. Peter Chrysologus (c. 380 – c. 450) was Bishop of Ravenna from about 433 until his death. He is known as the “Doctor of Homilies” for the concise but theologically rich...
The Most Important And Holy Spiritual Practice | Br. Lawrence
“The most holy and important practice in the spiritual life is the presence of God.” - Brother Lawrence Learn more from Brother Lawrence HERE.
In All Things Be A Man Of Prayer | St. Bonaventure
In All Things, BE A MAN OF PRAYER“If you would suffer with patience the adversities and miseries of this life, be a man of prayer. If you would obtain courage and strength to...
The True Measure Of Loving God | St. Berndard Of Clairvaux
"The true measure of loving God is to love Him without measure."–St. Bernard of Clairvaux
In The Face Of My Darkness | St. Gregory of Narek
"In the face of my darkness, You are light. In the face of my mortality, You are life."- St. Gregory of Narek
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 –...
You Heart Is The Gift God Wants Most | St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
"Put your heart at His feet. It is the gift He loves most."— St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Catholic Religious Orders Explained!
Franciscans Dominicans Carmelites Augustinians Servite Jesuits Benedictines Missionaries of Charity Camillians...
The Marvelous Power Of The Cross | Pope Leo The Great
Our understanding, which is enlightened by the Spirit of truth, should receive with purity and freedom of heart the glory of the cross as it shines in heaven and on earth. It...
Lay It In God’s Hands And Offer It Up | St. Edith Stein
"And when night comes, and retrospect shows that everything was patchwork and much which one had planned left undone, when so many things rouse shame and regret, then take...
Detach From Wordly Things | St. John Bosco
"Be brave and try to detach your heart from worldly things. Do your utmost to banish darkness from your mind and come to understand what true, selfless piety is. Through...
God’s Infinite Mercy | Venerable Louis Of Grenada Quote
"For God, in His infinite mercy, is not content with effacing our sins and restoring us to His favor; He delivers us from the evils sin has brought upon us, and renews the...
Hope For The Elderly | Pope Leo XIV Quote
As elderly persons, we can hopeThe Book of Sirach calls blessed those who have not lost hope (cf. 14:2). Perhaps, especially if our lives are long, we may be tempted to look...
Prayer Is Powerful And Necessary For Salvation | St. John Vianney Quote
"My dear brothers and sisters, not only is prayer very powerful; even more, it's of the utmost necessity for overcoming the enemies of our salvation. Look at all the saints:...
AI And Society | ANTIQUA ET NOVA
50. As Pope Francis observed, “the inherent dignity of each human being and the fraternity that binds us together as members of the one human family must undergird the...
Praying The Chaplet Of The Holy Face
Chaplet of the Holy FaceOn the cross, make the Sign of the Cross and pray: "O God, come to my assistance; O Lord make haste to help me. Glory be..."On the single bead, in...
3 Things All Christians Need According To St. Bonaventure
"Three things are necessary to everyone: truth of faith which brings understanding, love of Christ which brings compassion, and endurance of hope which brings perseverance."—...
Let Weapons Be Silenced | Pope Leo XIV Quote
"For my part, I will make every effort so that this peace may prevail. The Holy See is always ready to help bring enemies together, face to face, to talk to one another, so...
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....
Do Catholics Believe In The Rapture?
A common claim from some Protestant groups is that Catholics do not believe in the Rapture. That is correct—Catholics do not subscribe to the Rapture doctrine. In fact, no...
St. Paul, Ted Lasso, & Receiving God’s Mercy
We’ve all had moments where we needed mercy. Just as important as giving mercy is the ability to receive it. But receiving mercy can be harder than it sounds. Why? Because of...
A Priest Explains Corpus Christi, The Eucharist, And Why It Matters
Today is the Feast of Corpus Christi—or in English, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ. “Corpus Christi” is Latin for “the Body of...
The Untold Story Of American Catholicism
Taylor Kemp, former professional soccer star and vice president of content at the Augustine Institute, shares why Symbolon, the most popular series on FORMED.org, has been...
What Is A Catholic Priest’s Seat Called And Why?
These are the presider's chairs, or the fancy word is the sedilia. They are chairs in which the priest and, if you have deacons, deacons sit. Sometimes you'll have servers...
The Power Of Authentic Faith In Evangelizing The Next Generation
In a world filled with information overload, it's easy to assume that younger generations are too far removed from faith. However, the opposite may be true. Many young...
The Best Catholic Bible. Period.
Hey everyone, welcome to the Catholic Link Show! We're your hosts, Drew and Katy Taylor, and we pray this time will be your link to living the faith like never before. Today,...
How To Evangelize For Catholics
Evangelization can be daunting—you want to share the message of Jesus, but you’re afraid of saying the wrong thing or not knowing where to start. Thankfully, there are...
Catholic Saints
3 Women Saints That Will Inspire Your Daughter
It can be easy to see some pious images of saints and think that you have nothing in common. The truth is though, that the saints were people just like us–with a variety of...
Meet The Venerable Who Followed In The Footsteps Of St. Patrick
Venerable Fr. Patrick Peyton reached literally millions of souls across the globe. Before he set the world ablaze with the fire of God’s love through the Rosary, he was born...
St. Francis And The First Indulgence
Indulgences have been available in the Catholic Church throughout it’s history. Originally, a person who attained one brought about a partial remission of the temporal or...
Blessed Stanley Rother: The Ordinary Martyr
“If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his...
St. Claude La Colombière: 5 Quotes From St. Margaret Mary Alacoque’s Confessor
Some saints were famed in their day; others lived humble lives of duty. When St. Claude La Colombière died, all the chronicler wrote of him was that “there was nothing...
Saint Alphonsus Liguori’s Contribution To The Church
Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, 1696-1787, born into wealth and influence, was initially trained as an attorney. Suddenly realizing that his interest in legal victories was...
THE EUCHARISTIC VISION OF ST. FRANCES OF ROME: MYSTICAL INSIGHTS INTO THE DEPTHS OF THE SACRAMENT
St. Frances of Rome (1384-1440) is a remarkable and radiant figure among the pantheon of Catholic saints, who has inspired particular love and veneration since her own times...
St. Simon Stock: 5 Things To Know About The Carmelite Saint Of The Brown Scapular
St. Simon Stock is a “hallowed” figure in Catholic tradition, best known for his great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and his association with the Brown Scapular—a...
5 Things The People Who Knew Blessed Carlo Acutis Said About Him
When people talk about Blessed Carlo Acutis today, it’s often with headlines about sneakers and memes about a modern saint who played video games and built websites. But...
Knowing Your Child’s Temperament Can Help You Become A Better Parent
Do you ever wonder why your children behave differently than you did as a child? Is one of your children well-behaved while another seems extremely difficult? A study of...
“Follow” St.Dominic Savio: How This Saint Inspires Today’s Catholic Teens
Are you looking for ways to awaken your ten-year-old’s faith? Or are you trying to help your 16-year-old granddaughter discern God’s will? Below you’ll find a letter...
The Saint Who Dedicated Her Life To Confronting Racism And How Her Legacy Continues Today
Racism is an ugly stain on society that many courageous people have tried to heal. Like me, you can probably rattle off names like Martin Luther King, Harriet Tubman, or even...
How I’m Using St. John Bosco’s Teaching With My Toddler… And Why It Works!
Saint John Bosco is well known for his work with disadvantaged youth and his innovative educational methods. In a time when teachers used corporal punishment and public...
These Saints Will Help Your Struggle With Addictions
by Diego Hernández Herrera Suffering from an addiction —or even a habitual vice— can be quite embarrassing, especially when you are a Christian, because you are aware...
12 Catholic Quotes To Help You Find Hope In 2025
Pope Francis officially declared 2025 a Year of Jubilee with a papal bull, Spes Non Confundit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint.” These quotes will help you to keep your...
St. Nicholas I And The Question Of Trousers
This article is an excerpt from Why Christians Can Wear Pants: Spiritual Lessons from Strange Stories in Papal History. When one looks through the letters of the great Pope...
Four Types Of People Dorothy Day’s Story Speaks To
“We cannot love God without first loving each other, and to love, we must know each other.”Dorothy Day This powerful quote encapsulates what sparked a massive 20th-century...
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Two Friends Of Servant Of God Michelle Duppong Share How She Helped Them Pray
Meet Servant of God Michelle Duppong through the lens of those who knew and worked with her and then see Radiating Joy: The Michelle Duppong Story in theaters on Nov. 12....
Saints & Symbols Quiz
How well do you know your favorite Catholic saints and the symbols that represent them? Put your saint knowledge to the test with Catholic-Link's Saints & Symbols Quiz!...
Princess Saints? Meet 6 Of Them
Looking for a list of princess saints? Here are six princess saints who prove you can be royalty and live a holy life in the Catholic Church. Let their virtue inspire us....
Meet One Of Our Newest Female Saints: St. Marie Leonie Paradis
St. Marie Leonie Paradis is one of fourteen saints that Pope Francis canonized on October 20, 2024. What do you need to know about this holy woman of God? 5 Things To Know...
Meet One Of Our Newest Female Saints: St. Elena Guerra, Apostle Of The Holy Spirit
What do you need to know about the Catholic Church's newest female saint, St. Elena Guerra? Here are five things that will help you understand this holy woman, known as an...
4 Ways St. Thérèse Befriends People Here on Earth
As a Carmelite friar, or a member of the Carmelite order to which St. Thérèse of Lisieux belonged, many times over the last several years a young person has said to me: “St...
Bl. Ana de Jesús: What To Know About Her Holy Life
Pope Francis will beatify Discalced Carmelite nun Ana de Jesús (Ana de Lobera y Torres) on September 29, 2024, during a Mass in Belgium that is expected to draw thousands of...
What Is It Like To Visit Calcutta? My Experience
I love to travel, and the more exciting the place, the better. But my experience in Calcutta, India, pushed my limits even as an experienced traveler. And yet, it was there...
Three Essential Steps To Following St. Ignatius’ 14 Rules For Discernment Of Spirits
Be aware. Understand. Take action. These three steps are the fundamental message of St. Ignatius’ 14 Rules for Discernment of Spirits. First, we must become aware of what is...
St. Paschal: Seraph Of The Eucharist
I stared at my computer at the half-written essay. I had been working on it for one of my toughest classes and feared it wouldn’t be finished before it was due at 11:59pm...
The Legend Of St. Brendan’s Stone
What is the legend of St. Brendan's Stone? Enjoy an imaginative retelling of this Irish folklore and an inspiring Saint! St. Brendan's Stone Where the green ground of the...
Discovering The Heart Of A Saint Who Is Hawaii’s Hero
Growing up on Molokai, just a stone's throw from the Kalaupapa Peninsula – a place that once echoed with the solitude of lepers banished from society – I discovered a story...
The Rosary
5 Times The Blessed Mother Asked Us To Pray The Rosary
Mary has been known to appear many times throughout the world, and quite often the Blessed Mother has reiterated a similar message: pray the rosary. Meditate on the words of...
How Sacred Art Can Elevate Your Prayer Time
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been drawn to sacred art. I used to buy books as a kid about the Sistine Chapel and Michelangelo. Ironically, I had no idea of their...
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.
How To Pray A Pro-life Rosary
While praying the rosary, offer each mystery and meditate on these short introductory prayers based on the fruits of each mystery with a pro-life focus. ...
9 Incredible Facts About The Rosary
The rosary is one of the most well known devotions of the Catholic faith, but do you know these facts about it?! 9 Incredible Facts About The Rosary 1. The rosary is also...
How To Make A Daily Spiritual Plan In 7 Steps
We know what a spiritual life is, but what’s a basic way that we can get a daily spiritual plan going? What does a daily prayer life look like? Fr. Hanley offers tips and...
3 Things I Learned From PRAY: The Story Of Patrick Peyton
If you've not yet had the opportunity to watch PRAY: The Story of Patrick Peyton, I highly encourage you to make the time to see this inspiring documentary. Before watching...
How Can We Pray The Rosary Better?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYOCaRUgfO0&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0cUEyNgSkGwSNd07JXKiD8wTxnv3L1f8OgsCvRuOzlbKaBlHHbwuK3IT0 Jesus warns us not to pile up empty...
How Meditation On The Rosary Brings Healing
We all are in need of healing. Maybe it’s from something life-altering – the death of a loved one, a lost job, a chronic illness, a miscarriage, a hurting relationship. Or...
15 Promises Of The Rosary | Video
Mary made 15 promises to those who commit to praying the Holy Rosary. Watch the video to see what they are! 15 Promises Of The...
This Movie Changed How I Think About Our Blessed Mother
Looking back, I only have one regret from our wedding. The day was filled with joy, family, friends, a beautiful Mass, and plenty of dancing, but every time I go to a wedding...
If Every Catholic Did This This Year, We Would Change The World
Looking for a New Year’s Resolution that could change the world? This idea is simple, effective, and is guaranteed to save souls. The tradition, known as a Living...
7 Surprising Things That Happen When You Pray The Rosary More Often
If you ever find the rosary hard to pray, or hard to commit to regularly, read on to find out our seven most surprising things that happen in your life when you start to pray...
Five Feminine Virtues I Learned From The Joyful Mysteries Of The Rosary: The Visitation
The 5-part series is the fruit of personal meditation, reading, and prayer. It is not an authoritative or comprehensive exposition, nor is it a theological treatment of the...
5 Works Of Art To Help You Pray The Joyful Mysteries Of The Rosary
Today, we resume our series on sacred art as an aid to praying the Holy Rosary. Sacred art makes sense, and it is just one more of the countless treasuries of our Catholic...
These 8 Keys To Prayer Will Change The Way You Pray
Prayer is intended to be our way of communicating with God. It is a gift, yet sometimes it becomes a task, a burden, or a mundane part of our daily routine. We may also...
5 Works Of Art To Help You Pray the Rosary: The Luminous Mysteries
Did you know that these five mysteries were introduced by Pope John Paul II in 2002? His Apostolic Letter Rosarium Virginis Mariae established a Year of the Rosary - somewhat...
5 Works Of Art To Help You Pray The Glorious Mysteries Of The Rosary
Far from a distraction away from God or - even worse, as some claim - idolatry, sacred art makes sense. Whether as a teaching tool, a meditative window or - on the part of...
90 Ways To Pray…For Those Times When You’re In A Prayer Rut
Have you ever found yourself in a prayer rut? Perhaps you've been saying the same prayers for so long you no longer pay attention to the meaning behind the words. Your...
3 Ways To Use Your Rosary (Hint: It’s Not A Necklace)
You probably have a rosary lying around your house somewhere. Maybe you received it as a Confirmation gift or picked one up when the sweet old lady was passing them out...
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