Catholic Letters 
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by …
An old Jewish story recalls Adam’s quest to find the “oil of mercy,” which is fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ.Pope Benedict XVI recalled in a 2010 homily an …
We don’t think enough of the ministry of angels, today and in history. National angels have been in the news recently, and reading about them has helped solve a problem …
Dear Holy Saints of God, We join our prayers of praise to yours on this day. With you, we sing of God’s goodness, rejoice in God’s mercy And celebrate God’s, …
The beautiful meaning behind the rarest liturgical color On one Sunday each Advent and Lent, Catholic priests have the option of wearing a rose chasuble. Odds are likely if the priest chooses …
Good Friday is called “good” for a variety of reasons, one of which refers to the goodness of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross. One of the strangest sounding names in …
The wood of the cross recalls the tree of life in the Garden of Eden and the tree of life in the Book of Revelation. In the Act of the …
The traditional feet washing on Holy Thursday has a rich history, dating back to the earliest centuries of Christianity. One of the signature parts of the liturgy during Holy Week …
First, read a selection of Scripture for today: Jn 13:1-15 Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. …
My way of liturgical living calls for little prep and no stress, but still achieves the most important thing. Being a Catholic mom in the age of Instagram and Pinterest …