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What Do You Need To Bring To Christmas Mass? A Guide For Parents
Are you bringing your child to Mass for the first time this Christmas? It is difficult to know what to expect, especially if you haven’t been to church in a while. If you have young children, you may wonder if your child will be able to sit and be quiet for the...
A Liturgical Guide To Living December
December | The Immaculate Conception Among many feasts, memorials, and reasons to celebrate throughout Advent and Christmas season, this month is full of famous feasts: St. Nicholas on December 6, St. Lucy on December 13, Our Lady of Guadalupe on...
4 Saints Whose Trauma Led To Their Holiness
We are sometimes quick to believe that saints lived lives of constant holiness, free from struggle and pain. But the truth is much more human—and much more encouraging. Many saints - dare I say, most saints - didn’t live holy, peaceful lives for the entirety of their...
When Catholics Rediscover Their Evangelical Wings And Evangelicals Rediscover Their Catholic Roots
I went to Mass on Saturday evening.And I went to an evangelical service on Sunday morning. Scandal, I know—not literal, but literary.A devout Catholic, at an evangelical church.Scandal two: I loved it. But let me be clear from the start: nothing surpasses the Holy...
The Eucharist’s Real Presence Or Virtual Reality?
“The lawless one…the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of his mouth and bring to nothing by the manifestation of His presence” (2 Thess 2:8). This verse is full of loaded terms. The Word of God is potent here with a rich array of interrelated...
Catholic Gift Guide & Giveaway Package #4
Catholic-Link’s Liturgical Living Guide is here! We want you to embrace this style of living, so we’re giving away FIVE Catholic Gift Packages to help you get started. It’s easy to enter, just sign up for our emails HERE. If you’re looking for...
How To Help Children See Jesus At Mass In The Eucharist
Their sounds, their wiggles, and their questions are signs of life in every parish family.Do not worry if they get fussy or distracted. You are doing holy work by bringing them close to Jesus. During the “Ecce Agnus Dei,” the priest lifts the Host and says, “Behold...
Advent Resources For Catholics 2025: Books, Apps, Videos, And More!
This year, Advent begins on Sunday, November 30, 2025, and will end on Thursday, December 25, 2025. Before Advent begins, take some time to create a plan that will prepare your heart to celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Advent is a season inviting us to...
Your Catholic Guide To Living The Liturgical Year
Ever feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of devotions, prayers, novenas, saint days, feast days, celebrations, fasts, Holy Days of Obligation, octaves, and other observances in the Catholic Church? In this digital age, we have more resources than ever—Catholic books,...
Catholic-Link Connect Advent Study
Please join Catholic-Link Connect this Advent as we journey alongside the Abiding Together Podcast for their beautiful seasonal study. This year, we will embark on a pilgrimage of the heart, traveling through four sacred spaces—Eden, Loretto, Elizabeth’s home,...
St. Homobonus: A Model For Faithful Leadership In Business
On November 13th, the Church celebrates the feast of St. Homobonus, patron saint of business leaders, merchants, and tailors. For Legatus members, his life offers an inspiring model of holiness in the business world. In an age that often separates faith from...
Why Is The Language We Use To Talk About Mary So Important?
This article originally appeared in the Pearl & Thistle newsletter. Subscribe HERE! I'm deviating from my standard body literacy fare this week, because a MAJOR document was released by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith and I wanted to put down some...
Holy Days Of Obligation 2026
The Holy Days of Obligation within the universal Catholic Church are the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Epiphany, the Ascension, the Body and Blood of Christ, Holy Mary the Mother of God, her Immaculate Conception,...
Triumph Over Evil: A Spiritual Re-Awakening And The Eternal Victory Of Divine Protection
“Do not rejoice because the demons are subject to you, rejoice because your names are written in heaven.“ (Lk.10:20) In this life of strife and struggle, in the midst of a storm, the ability to declare victory is both counterintuitive and seemingly unrealistic to do....
How Do I Approach A Friend Or Family Member Who Needs Help?
Imagine it’s Christmas Day. Your family is gathered around the dinner table—laughter, stories, the clatter of silverware on plates. But your sister isn’t joining in. She has just returned home from college out of state. You notice how quiet she is, detached from the...
7 Deadly Sins: How The Devil Uses Lust To Attack God’s Plan For Love
Lust is more than a personal weakness or a private struggle—it is a direct assault on the sacredness of the human person, on marriage, on family, and ultimately, on the very image of God. Among the seven deadly sins, lust uniquely wounds not only the soul of the...
7 Deadly Sins: Is It Gluttony Or Is It Feasting? Find Balance
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are my kryptonite. I tell myself I’ll just have one or two, but somehow the wrapper count tells a different story. There’s just something about that perfect blend of chocolate and peanut butter—it’s like the culinary version of harmony. I...
7 Deadly Sins: Why Can’t I Be Happy For Others? Envy!
Two years ago, after I’d been in my current job for several years, I felt I’d finally get the promotion for which I’d longed. In my mind, I deserved it. And, based on subtle clues from my boss and others, I thought it was coming. I told my family it was coming. I was...
Guess That Saint! October Edition
October is full of some powerhouse saints. Can you guess these saints? Tip: All of the answers are listed as "St.", not "Saint." You'll get the answer wrong if you type out the word saint so be sure to abbreviate it for the sake of winning this fun game. Challenge a...
Catholic Review: St. Bernadette’s Grit, Guts, And Grace
The drama of this saint’s story arrives to U.S. cinemas September 28 and 29. Every live theater lover longs for a remarkable and spellbinding connection during the show. Bernadette of Lourdes: The Musical offers exactly that—a spectacular work for both the faithful...
4 Beautiful Catholic Shrines In The U.S. To Visit With Kids
These family-friendly pilgrimage destinations offer faith, beauty, and hands-on experiences for young hearts. Living less than an hour away from the only approved Marian Apparition Site in the United States–the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion–I grew up...
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 with my sisters and forgetting my bedtime prayers, are not very interesting. I was a...
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 talents, flaws, and interests. If you have a daughter or girl in your life, you may be...
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 them. Wanting to secure your physical well-being through financial assets is good. Greed...