Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 the Rosary we know today. The Rosary invites us to make a beautiful meditation about the life of Jesus and the Holy Virgin Mary. Whether […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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. However, these books were well known in Jesus’ time and were part of the broader scriptural tradition. Sirach is essentially a manual on living […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 one should believe in it. But why? What is the Evidence for the Rapture? (14:22) The primary scriptural evidence cited for […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 mental obstacles like pride, doubt, and shame. Let’s start with pride. Pride convinces us that we don’t need […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 Christ.” So really, this is the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ. And what we’re talking about […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Michael Schattle spent his adult life as a missionary — first, in a traditional sense, as a FOCUS Catholic missionary, then, through active involvement in young adult communities. At the age of thirty-three, on December 2, 2024, Michael died unexpectedly. In the week following, friends of Michael — from multiple states and […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 revamped to focus on the Catholic Church in America. “The Catholic story is your story.” – Taylor Kemp Why Highlight the Church in America? […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 sit up next to the priest as well. They should resemble the pews in the church, but they should be […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 people, particularly Gen Z, have little to no exposure to Christianity, making them more receptive to encountering the Gospel for the first […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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, we have our first-ever unboxing of the best Catholic Bible, period. Alright, here we go! The Best Catholic […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn 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 resources designed to equip Catholics with the tools and confidence to spread the Gospel effectively. In this interview, Stephanie Parks, a missionary […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Are you searching for answers to life’s struggles? The key to overcoming challenges and becoming the best version of yourself lies in one word—virtue. In this conversation, Drew Taylor of Catholic Link sits down with Dave DiNuzzo, founder of TrueManhood.com, to explore how embracing virtue leads to authentic Catholic manhood […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn A common misconception about Catholicism is that we worship statues. If someone asks you, “Why do you worship statues?” here’s how you can respond with clarity and charity. Do Catholics Worship Statues? “Catholics don’t worship statues. We use them to remind us of those who lead us to Christ.” – […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Discover the deep symbolism of the Paschal Candle with Fr. George in this enlightening video. Used during the Easter Vigil, baptisms, and funerals, this sacred candle represents Christ as the light of the world and the hope of the resurrection. Learn how its flame connects us to our faith and […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn What is an Ambry? What are Holy Oils and why are they important, and why do they need to be protected? Catholic Holy Oils are used in Baptism, Ordinations, Consecration, Confirmation, and Anointings; learn more about a Catholic Ambry. Father George provides a Catholic Church tour and explains the Catholic […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn The Rosary takes about 20 minutes to pray—so what could Father Mark-Mary possibly talk about for an entire year? That’s exactly what we’re diving into today on the Catholic Link Show with your hosts, Drew and Katie Taylor! We’re thrilled to welcome back our first-ever three-time guest, the incredible Father […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Today I’m going to show you how to make your very own paracord Rosary. This is the first of three videos I’ll be releasing over the next few weeks, all about the Rosary. First, I’ll show you how to make your own Rosary. Then, I’ll guide you through praying the […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn If you have ever wondered: Can you pray a rosary without beads? What is the significance of Rosary beads, and why do we pray the Rosary with beads? What is the Rosary, and how do we pray it? What are the mysteries of the Rosary? What are the prayers of […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn The History Of Latin In The Catholic Church When did Latin become the official language of the Church, and should it be used in today’s Mass? These are questions many Catholics ponder, especially when considering the role of Latin in modern worship. Historically, Latin began to be used in the […]

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Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Have you ever considered a home birth but thought, “That’s a little bit much”? We’re going to talk about five reasons it might be a good decision for you and your family. Having experienced hospital, birthing center, and home births, we hope this video is a blessing for you. Welcome […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn Corporals are ordinarily square in shape, and they’re the linen that is opened on top of the altar before the priest consecrates the bread and the wine. It’s called a Corporal because it is meant to catch the Corpus or body of Christ that may break off of the host […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn This is a baptismal font. This particular baptismal font has two parts. It includes a smaller section where we can perform what is called a baptism by infusion, which involves pouring water. There is also a larger section where a full immersion baptism can be conducted. Both types of baptism […]

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn “With God there is no need for long speeches.” -St. Jane Frances de Chantal Wisdom from the Lives and Letters of St. Francis de Sales and St. Jane Frances de Chantal Image: Photo by Mateus Campos Felipe on Unsplash

Facebook Twitter Pinterest Gmail LinkedIn The altar has six candles, with options to use two, four, or six. They are typically arranged in even numbers on either side and sometimes in the center. A cross can be placed on the altar or nearby. The altar setup is meant to direct the entire liturgy, which is […]