Carlo Acutis, who passed away in 2006, was beatified October 10, 2020 in Assisi. Blessed Carlo Acutis is proving to the world that you don’t need to be rich, famous, crazy smart or the coolest kid in school to make an impact. He once said, “To be always close to...
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5 Books About Angels Catholics Should Read
Do you believe in angels? The Catholic Church certainly does, but the teachings about these heavenly creatures are often misunderstood. Do yourself a favor and read about all the ways angels can help you in your daily spiritual life! "Since God often sends us his...
What Does The Bible Have To Say About Angels?
The Bible has many references to angels. This will certainly not be an exhaustive treatment, but we will give some context to what angels are and then discuss the three archangels. What are Angels? The word “angel” comes from the Greek word “aggelos” meaning...
Learn To Rely On God By Observing St. Michael’s Lent
Increased attacks on Catholic churches in Europe, the US, and South America; growing political tensions; and abortion still considered healthcare are enough to prove the spiritual battle is intensifying. And, when you add on a growing pandemic and horrific accidents...
What’s The Deal With Catholics Praying In Front Of Statues And Icons?
In this two part series we will explore 1) Icons and Statues in the Catholic Worldview and 2) Images and Statues in Secular Culture Forbidden Images The First Commandment expressly forbids the worship of anyone and anything other than God. “I am the Lord your God, who...
This Is Why St. Dominic Is Given Credit For The Holy Rosary
The Holy Rosary The Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of the most popular devotions of the Latin Rite of the Catholic Church. The image of the Rosary is inseparable from the Roman Catholic Church. Certainly, there are countless devotions in honor of the...
Mary’s Lent? Find Out About The Dormition Fast
Full of Grace In the first chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke, we hear that the Blessed Virgin Mary is to be the Mother of God. The Angel Gabriel greets Mary with a strange greeting. The angel says, recorded in the Greek, “Chaire, Kecharitomene… (Lk. 1:38).” St. Jerome...
What We Can Learn About Being ProLife From Sts. Zelie And Louis Martin
St. Therese’s parents, as they are most commonly known, are incredible prolife witnesses. They didn’t found the March for Life or repeal laws or establish pregnancy crisis centers, which are all amazing ways to help protect and respect life from conception until a...
What You Can Do To Make Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati A Saint!
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, mountain-enthusiast, student, fun-lover and passionate Catholic, was born in Italy in 1901 and died when he was only 24. Born to a wealthy family, he used his privileged position to secretly support the poor. For all intents and...
How One Priest’s Doubt Led To The Feast Of Corpus Christi
A Priest in Doubt A German priest named Fr. Peter of Prague was struggling with his faith in the Most Holy Eucharist. He saw around him a lack of interest on the part of the laity, a general immorality and laziness of the clergy, and a lack of reverence for the Sacred...
13 Things To Know About Our Lady Of Fatima
Our Lady of Fatima is one of the most well-known, famous, and venerated Marian apparitions of our day. What is remarkable is how over 100 years later, the message of Fatima cuts right to the heart and speaks to all. Here are some reasons why. 13 Things To Know About...
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 hear the saving message that Christ died to save them upon the Cross. But, how exactly does...
Seeking Easter Joy
Christ is risen! Truly He is risen! The stone is rolled away. The tomb where Christ once laid is empty. Death did not hold Him. He conquered death and restored life. Jesus, Our Redeemer, brings us life, love, and hope won for us all through His passion, death, and...
Sacred Catholic Music For Holy Week & Easter Sunday
I would like to offer a few songs to listen to during Holy Week, the Triduum, and Easter. I tried to incorporate some Byzantine Catholic chant from the Divine Liturgy or the Divine Office as well. PALM SUNDAY Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord (Latin Rite)...
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 thought out and executed routine of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. If you are like me, this...
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! We've created a list of free resources to help you with your quarantined Lenten adventure....
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 like the climb of exercising virtue to get up the mountain. We are to go as the Lord directs us,...
A Catholic’s March To-Do List
Lent Resources https://catholic-link.org/what-should-you-give-up-for-lent-penance-fast-catholic/ https://catholic-link.org/discern-consolation-desolation-spiritual-exercises-gospel-reflection/...
These Bible Verses Will Help You Decide How To Spend Lent
These Bible Verses Will Help You Decide How To Spend Lent Catholic-Link Lent Resources https://catholic-link.org/confused-lent-take-quiz/ https://catholic-link.org/7-ways-lent-food/ https://catholic-link.org/wild-scary-interior-lent-gospel-reflection/...
How To Choose Your Lenten Practices
Mardi Gras rolls around every year, and every year I think "Oh shoot. What am I going to give up for Lent this year?" Now, for starters, I suggest that you consider what your Lenten practices are going to be before Fat Tuesday, but hey, we've all been there and just...
“The Skinny On Fasting” – A Funny Video On A Serious Christian Discipline
Have you been fasting this Lent? Sure, it's a struggle, but this ancient, scriptural, necessary Christian discipline is something Jesus expected and which Catholics for hundreds of years took as a given. (Check out our Illustrated Guide to Fasting) You're not supposed...
A Few Of Our Favorite Catholic Valentine’s Gifts
What will you buy your Catholic Valentine? Here are a few of our favorite things... Sock Religious FREE! Catholic Valentine's Day Cards From Be A Heart Custom Journaling Bible Gethsemani Farms - Chocolate MIRACULOUS SLIDER BRASS | Telos ARt Little Catholic Box...
Liturgy Live | Baptism of the Lord
This week on the Podcast we talk about the prophecy of the baptism and the fulfilment in Christ. We really go into our response to holiness. In maturity we are able to rejoice in the gifts of others, not tear them down in jealousy or envy. We talk about how John...
12 Children’s Books To Read For The 12 Days Of Christmas
Did you know that Christmas is just beginning on December 25th? It's another amazing aspect of the Catholic faith. The Christmas Octave lasts until January 1st, but we can continue celebrating the season of Christmas until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, which...
Meditating On Perfection| 4th Week Of Advent Reflection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_0SwaOhhqU&feature=emb_logo Questions For Reflection: Do you have a false notion of perfection?What areas of woundedness in your heart need attention?How is the pattern of communication in your family? Challenge: Make a plan now so...