Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn “I’ll pray.” What better response could we find for any challenge or difficulty? St. Paul tells us to pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17), remaining like the widow petitioning the judge until he heard her request. God is our loving Father, and he wants to hear our prayers, so how […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Have you ever wondered what a Cardinal is wearing and why? Catholic-Link breaks it down for you! What Does A Cardinal Wear? Mainly red, specifically Scarlet, representing a willingness to die for the Catholic Faith.

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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Habemus Papam! Who is the new Pope? “I’m a son of St. Augustine. I’m an Augustinian.With you I am a Christian, and for you I am a bishop.So may we all walk together toward the place that God has prepared for us.May we walk together, accompany each other to the […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn WHAT IS A PAPAL BLESSING AND HOW CAN I GET ONE? Papal blessings can be received at the Papal Audiences in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesdays, or during the Sunday Angelus held at noon. CAN’T MAKE THE TRIP?A Papal Blessing can often be granted for special occasions like baptisms, confirmations, […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Every man elected to the office of the papacy hopes to leave behind a lasting legacy, a testament of love and dedication to the Catholic Church and the world. Jorge Mario Bergoglio began his pontificate in 2013 as Pope Francis. By the time of his passing on April 21, 2025, […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Health and soundness are better than all gold, and a robust body than countless riches. Sirach 30:15 St. Paul made clear that our bodies are the temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 3:16 -1 7; 6:19 – 20), and St. Thomas elaborated in his great Summa Theologica that Christ’s […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?  – Edgar Allan Poe The film, The Pale Blue Eye, opens with this line from the famous poet, Edgar Allan Poe. It is a fictional story […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn The pursuit of the best solution requires first identifying the right problem. The concept sounds quite obvious at first, but I’ve found that many of life’s thorniest dilemmas require some serious investigation into its true origin.  In my work as a counselor, part of my daily role involves searching for […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn I’ve been asked more times than I can count whether I’m an introvert or an extrovert. I love going to parties, meeting new people, and public speaking. I also crave a long, silent walk in the woods alone, and I am a voracious reader. I adore silent retreats, as if […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn “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 well-behaved teenager with good grades, who […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Sacramentals are powerful sacred signs and an indispensable means of grace. Through them, the liberation from evil and the healing of sicknesses (including psychological disorders) can occur and conversions may happen. Sacramentals can help to overcome multiple difficulties in life, providing a manifold help on the way to God. The […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 happening in our spiritual lives, specifically, where we are in relation to God and what spiritual forces are acting upon us. […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn “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 I just don’t feel like it.” Sound familiar? These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the reasons I […]

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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Is Pope Leo XIV, Chicago native, a White Sox or a Cub’s fan? The debate has been solved with two pieces of evidence. Is Pope Leo XIV a White Sox or Cubs fan? This interview with Pope Leo XIV’s brother.           View this post on Instagram […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Dear Brother Cardinals,Brother Bishops and Priests,Distinguished Authorities and Members of the Diplomatic Corps.Greetings to the pilgrims who have come for the Jubilee of Confraternities! I greet all of you with a heart full of gratitude at the beginning of the ministry that has been entrusted to me. Saint Augustine wrote: […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 new Leo. Leo XIV even explained to the College of Cardinals that his choice of name was mainly inspired by Leo XIII’s […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn What is the Steward of the Kingdom? A steward is appointed by the ruling king or queen to represent them and help them to govern. Another word we could use to describe the steward is “prime minister.” In the Old Testament, the chief steward of the king was able to […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn During this Season of the Resurrection, we are mindful that the ministry of Jesus did not come to an end with His earthly life. Just before His Ascension, Jesus promised to send the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, to strengthen and guide His Church. The Holy Spirit descended at Pentecost, filling […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Jorge Mario Bergoglio was elected Pope on March 13, 2013, during the season of Lent. Each year, during this season of the Church, Pope Francis provides wisdom and encouragement for our Lenten journey. Today, we present a Lent quote from each year of Pope Francis’ papacy to inspire and guide […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Is there something wrong with your life? Maybe something is missing. Maybe you’re depressed. Maybe you’re overwhelmed. Maybe you’re trapped by compulsive behavior. Maybe there’s a particular sin you haven’t been able to overcome no matter how hard you’ve tried? Maybe you’re in a state of despair because you think […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn I have a confession to make. Through my spiritual journey, and even through my professional path, I have struggled again and again with comparing myself to others. It has been a bump on the road that has stopped me from flourishing in an authentic, peaceful, and joyful way. It touches […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn I want to introduce two things to you- discernment of spirits as taught by St. Ignatius and Satan as the great accuser.  St. Ignatius taught that there are three spirits at work in our lives. The first is the spirit of God. The idea is that we can tell which spirit […]