“O what a novel and wonderful mystery! John has not yet been born but already he gives voice with his bounds; he has not yet appeared but already he manifests signs of his presence; he cannot yet cry and already he is heard through what he does; as yet he has not...
Important feasts such as Christmas require great preparation. Catholics throughout the ages have creatively come up with all sorts of ways to do so, many of which are symbolic. The tradition of the church incorporates material symbols because they help us get a better...
Saint Nicholas is not a jolly, chubby man dressed in red who brings gifts and lives in the North Pole. And while there are many popular versions to his story, today, we want to introduce you to who this great saint known as “Santa Claus” really was. This saint was a...
Where has the time gone? We are already ending Week 3 of Advent. Hopefully you have taken the time to pray, reflect, and prepare for the Birth of Christ. If you are a Catholic active on social media, you have probably noticed that many of your favorite Catholic...
The video we are presenting in today’s post, #ManontheMoon, offers us a beautiful story that helps us to remember some of the essential attitudes for this Advent Season. This is the story of a girl named Lily. One night, when she looked at the moon through her...
“Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am glad to welcome you at the General Audience a few days before the celebration of the Lord’s Birth. The greeting on everyone’s lips in these days is “Happy Christmas! Best wishes for the Christmas festivities!”. Let us ensure that in...
Gospel of the Luke 3: 10-18 The crowds asked John the Baptist, “What should we do?” He said to them in reply, “Whoever has two cloaks should share with the person who has none. And whoever has food should do likewise.” Even tax collectors came to be baptized and they...
The Christmas season gives us all a little extra time to relax and enjoy a good movie. Everyone should try to set some time aside to watch at least one movie that puts you in the holiday spirit! From comedies to dramas, this list of heartwarming films will surely...
If you are a Catholic active on social media, you have probably noticed that many of your favorite Catholic websites are offering daily Advent reflections. How do you decide what to read or watch when there are so many wonderful options? Catholic Link to the...
This is the time of year in which many of us run ragged trying to find the “perfect” gift for everyone on our list. If you’re buying for a Catholic or looking for an opportunity to witness to the faith, we have done the work...
If you are a Catholic active on social media, you have probably noticed that many of your favorite Catholic websites are offering daily Advent reflections. How do you decide what to read or watch when there are so many wonderful options? It's nearly impossible to...
Many of us have participated in Advent activities since we were young children. Traditions such as the Advent wreath and Jesse tree bring memories of childhood, but do we really know the meaning behind them? Don't let the season of Advent pass you by without taking a...
Have you heard the Good News? An angel announced to the Blessed Virgin that a child would be born. A child will come to give His life and bring peace to the world. How can this be true? I'm not sure how this could be. I'm not sure but it's a big deal because Malik,...
Today's featured video is a seasonal Ikea commercial that does a wonderful job conveying the message of what children truly desire for Christmas… and it’s probably not what you would expect. This is one video that you don’t want to skip over. Watch it when you are...
7 How do you let Christ reign in you? | St. Josemaria Escriva “Christ should reign first and foremost in our soul. But how would we reply if he asked us: “How do you go about letting me reign in you?” I would reply that I need lots of his grace. Only that way can my...
In times when many world leaders seem to be indifferent or opposed to the Christian way of life, it is vital that we remember who truly is king, who truly reigns over our societies and our lives. This is an excellent moment to reflect on this, as we will be...
Advent: ’Tis the season to string up Christmas lights, decorate the tree, plan out party menus, and buy gifts at shopping centers where it’s close to impossible to find parking. Ladies and gentlemen, the Christmas season is in full effect…and it’s only November!...
Every baptized person is called to live out a vocation as either a single, married, consecrated or ordained person to grow in holiness here on earth and lead to our eternal happiness. This type of vocation is more than your job or your career; it is your calling from...
How often do you take the time to reflect on the blessing it is to be gifted with an angel to guide us and guard us? As children many of us prayed The Guardian Angel prayer, but as adults we tend to forget the importance and power that the angels can have in our...
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross though this day is a commemoration of three events in the history of the Church (St. Helena finding the True Cross; the dedication of churches that St. Constantine build on the site of the Holy...
Gabriel Marcel once described saying, “I love you,” as equivalent to saying, “You will never die.” The act of loving thus reveals itself to be alive both in the present and in the future; it is both an immediate act and a promise. The promises in our lives radically...
Today, we present three innovative ministries that are making Catholic prayer life a little easier. Feast Days Celebrate the Feasts - Do you have trouble remembering Holy Days and Feast Days? Perhaps you remember them, but you have no idea what they signify or...
The Holy Spirit has given us seven gifts, yet few of us choose to use them as often as we should. Sometimes it's due to a lack of knowledge about what the gifts are and other times it's because we simply forget they are available to us. The Holy Spirit is not just...
Who is Pope Francis’ new saint? Pope Francis recently canonized St. Junipero Serra, who he called “the evangelizer of the west”, in January while on board Sri Lankan Air Flight on the way to Manila. Beatified by St. John Paul II in 1988, the 18th century...
St. Joseph and St. Maria Goretti, two incredible Saints who chose to live holy and chaste lives no matter what the cost, are the focus of this video reflection. These two Saints led very different lives but each shows how chastity can be implemented in any...