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...
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...
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...
10 Catholic Saint Quotes On Christmas That Will Help You Find Joy! "May your soul, like a mystical bee, never abandon the little King and may everything within it be for Him." — St. Francis de Sales “What worthy return can we make for so great a condescension? The One...
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...
Votive candles are candles lit for intercession, usually for a particular intention. The idea behind a votive candle is that, as human beings, we cannot stay in church and pray all day, even if we want to. Therefore, we light a candle as an offering, saying, "Lord, I...
Every pope from St. John XXIII to Pope Francis has emphasized the Church’s need for a new Pentecost. Without it, the call to a new evangelization remains incomplete. Consider the stark contrast between how the disciples lived before Pentecost and how they lived...
Fr. Dave Tomaszycki talks about the three signs of the demonic and how they manifest in the culture today. He covers more of this topic in his book On the Demonic, which is a compilation of all of the writings of Fulton Sheen on Satan and demonic activity. Bishop...
We discovered the REAL purpose of marriage! We have been fed a lie, and if we want joy-filled marriages that last, our thinking needs to change! Drew and Katie Taylor share what makes Catholic marriage different and the actual purpose of Christian marriage! As a...
What Percentage of Gen Z Uses YouTube? Wondering what percentage of Gen Z uses YouTube? According to a study involving 1,500 people, in 2022, a staggering 96% of Gen Z reported using YouTube. By 2023, the number dipped slightly but was still high at 93%. Daily Usage...
This is going to be an interesting journey! Join Mateo as he watches THE CHOSEN TV series for the first time! Is this show worth the hype? We're about to find out. Get our Chosen Catholic Reflection guide HERE. The Chosen: Catholic Reaction...
Falling alseep in prayer or making prayer another item on the checklist....Fr Boniface Hicks discusses his book and reveals the secrets of deepening your Catholic prayer life! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPEchQluhuw I was thinking about what you said about prayer...
The question is, how does one identify his or her vocation? That's the question of the day, right? Yeah, that's an excellent question. First off, a shameless plug: I've had so many people ask me this question that I kept repeating the exact same answer over and over...
Drew and Katie Taylor give their biggest lessons on getting kids to church on time! Tip 1: Make breakfast the night before Sunday is a celebration for us, so we do sourdough chocolate chip pancakes! Tip 2: Dress the kids the night before. That way, there isn't any...
Join professional soccer player Taylor Kemp as he shares his faith journey and lessons learned in the locker room. This Catholic conversion story will inspire and enlighten soccer fans everywhere. Taylor Kemp works through the realities of high-performance team...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZDX5IGqx5U St. Michael’s Lent Tradition For today’s show, I’ve titled it “The St. Francis Tradition That Nobody Knows About.” Jamie, you’ve really embraced this on Exodus 90. Can you explain what St. Michael’s Lent is and why it’s...
I think we all recognize that there's something wrong with manliness in our society today. So, if you're looking to figure out what true manhood is, stay tuned because we're going to be talking to Dave DiNuzzo from truemanhood.com....
There are some incredible things happening in America right now. Recently, I attended a conference with a healing service and witnessed something truly miraculous. A girl in front of me, who had walked in on crutches because her foot had been crushed, couldn't even...
A few months have passed since Taylor Swift dropped her double album, The Tortured Poets Department, and I am still processing the 31 profoundly spoken songs. Taylor has long been known for her lyrical genius and genuine recollection of her feelings, but this album...
I want to talk about the Christian and even Catholic images in "A Quiet Place: Day One" because they were very interesting to see and prompted a lot of questions. Is there somebody Catholic working on the post-production of this film? Hi, I'm Mateo Rivera, The...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3pP0UCvJfQ The situation isn't a strict yes or no, especially if you've been married outside of the church but are now considering getting married inside. There's a window for confession in such cases, which I'll explain now. Some...
In this video, Fr. George discusses the formation and evolution of the Papal States, which emerged after the collapse of the Roman Empire amidst barbarian invasions. He shares about the role of the Catholic Church, particularly leaders like Pope Gregory the Great, in...
Ask A Priest Question: You mentioned that there are various resources discussing what one should and shouldn't do during Mass, as well as how to show respect and honor to the Lord. Recently, a friend of mine attended Mass, and a young couple seated in front of her...
I had to pause this movie at several points just to cry, just to feel the roller coaster of emotions that I was feeling. But in the struggle, there is grace. In that way, I think this movie is a glimpse of heaven, and I'm going to explain why. Hi, I'm Matteo Rivera,...
Join Drew and Katie Taylor as they discuss the best Catholic marriage advice they've ever received! This is so critical to build on-fire Catholic marriages, grow in your skills of Catholic parenting, and develop a faithful Catholic family!...