The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Two Mothers Rejoice!
At the end of May we celebrate the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary. I’ve always found this feast day (which is …
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Join The Catholic Company for their First Communion Photo Contest
The Catholic Company’s SIXTH ANNUAL First Communion Photo Contest Is a child in your life celebrating their First Holy Communion this year? If so, …
Perpetua & Felicity: Catholic Mom Martyrs
March 7 is the feast day of Perpetua and Felicity, two young mothers martyred for their outlawed Christian faith in Carthage in …
5 Miserable Actions to Wreck your Relationships
I recently came across this article at ThrivingMen.com about called Improve Your Relationships Today By Avoid These 5 Miserable Actions. I love …
A Preparation Guide for First Communion: The Big Stuff
There’s a lot to think about and do in preparation for your child’s First Holy Communion. From making sure your child is …
5 Popular Lent Resources for Kids
The Lenten season is 40 days of preparation for the greatest feast day in the Catholic Church: Easter. As such, Lent is …
The Brown Scapular: To Wear or Not to Wear
Since becoming Catholic I’ve collected just about every sacramental there is, but one that I’ve been holding out on is the scapular. …
Tips for RCIA Sponsors
Each Easter Vigil loads of new Catholics are received into full communion with the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation …
Catechisms for Your Kids: Baltimore Catechism & YouCat
When the Holy Father announced the Year of Faith, one of the major ideas he had in mind was for Catholics to …
Experiencing Difficulty in Prayer
I recently received an instant message from a friend who has been experiencing difficulty in prayer. Friend: I stink at praying. I’m …
Discovering the Universal Prayer
One of the coolest parts about being Catholic is the rich treasury of 2,000 years worth of prayers penned by some of …
