St. Simon Stock is a “hallowed” figure in Catholic tradition, best known for his great devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and his association with the Brown Scapular—a symbol of Marian protection and Carmelite spirituality. Born in the twelfth century in England,...
Watching my son arrange dinosaurs during Mass—his way of staying regulated—reminds me how far our Catholic family has come on our autism journey. What once felt impossible has become a chance to witness the Church embracing all her members, including those on the...
Every year on May 13, the Church honors the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, commemorating the Blessed Mother’s appearances to three young shepherd children in Portugal in 1917. Her message was simple but powerful: pray the Rosary every day, offer sacrifices for the...
Jesus teaches, “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matt 5:27-28) Pope St. John Paul the Great commented in one of his...
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...
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 Church...
Jesus said:“My sheep hear my voice;I know them, and they follow me.I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish.No one can take them out of my hand.My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all,and no one can take them out of the Father’s hand.The...
What is white space? It is empty space. (It can be any color.) And it is necessary. Think for a minute about a word: between each letter and then between words, there are spaces. There are spaces between lines on a page, and then when there is a larger space, it...
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. THE BIRETTAA hat that is square with rigid flap. THE...
