Did you know that each month has a traditional Catholic devotion? This year, let’s focus on each devotion month-by-month to grow in our faith and traditions! Make yourself notes, write it on your calendar, and pray a specific prayer each day of the month to remember. You could use a prayer already associated with the […]

As she traveled through life with her wayward son Augustine in the 4th Century, St. Monica came upon many road signs pointing the way forward. Eventually, she came to a crossroad and needed heaven’s help to decide her next move. That turn of direction eventually helped lead her son home, and offers a profound witness to […]

What is the meaning of the Coming of the Holy Ghost? What did it accomplish? How did He tell us of His Presence; reveal It to us? By the fact that all spoke in the tongues of every nation. There were a hundred and twenty people gathered in one room; ten times twelve. The sacred […]

Because there are these two periods of time – the one that now is, beset with the trials and troubles of this life, and the other yet to come, a life of everlasting serenity and joy – we are given two liturgical seasons, one before Easter and the other after. The season before Easter signifies […]

Fasting cleanses the soul, raises the mind, subjects one’s flesh to the spirit, renders the heart contrite and humble, scatters the clouds of concupiscence, quenches the fire of lust, and kindles the true light of chastity. Enter again into yourself. – St. Augustine Related content: What Can Fasting Do For The Soul? It’s Not Just […]

Why He Became Small | St. Augustine He became small because you were small – understand how great He is and you will become great along with Him. – St. Augustine Over 115 Of The Best Catholic Gifts Related content: Beautiful Christmas Quote From St. Augustine It Is No Advantage To Be Near The Light […]

The Confessions is the book through which I encountered a great saint. It is the book I recommend the most when it comes to conversion and the spiritual fight. In addition to being a beautiful dialogue between Saint Augustine and God, this autobiography shows that the saints were also sinners just like you and me. […]

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St. Monica may have lived in the 4th century, but she can teach us a lot about how to reach souls in the 21st century.  St. Monica led her husband, mother-in-law, son (St. Augustine) and most likely many others to the Catholic faith.  We can learn a few things from her life that will help […]