The best thing our family ever did for Lent
Figuring out what to do for Lent with young kids can be a struggle. Here’s what we did last year that turned out to be a big success! Lent with …
Spiritual
Epiphany water is a powerful weapon against Satan
he Roman Ritual provides a strong blessing of Epiphany water that casts out all evil spirits, emphasizing the symbolism of water as a cleansing agent. While the feast of Epiphany …
John XXIII’s simple prayer for Christmas day
Pause for a second today and pray this prayer. So much activity and merry making can sometimes distract us from the true spirit of Christmas. In the midst of all …
Did you know R.I.P. is a Latin prayer?
The abbreviation frequently found on gravestones has an ancient history tied to Catholic funeral ceremonies.Found on gravestones throughout the world, R.I.P. is an abbreviation that has a rich history. The …
The symbolism of a Eucharistic holy hour on Thursdays
Pope Francis recommends making a Eucharistic holy hour every Thursday, a practice that has a great amount of biblical symbolism. Among the many devotions that Pope Francis recommends in his …
Exorcist Priests’ Warning as Halloween Approaches
The International Association of Exorcist Priests (IAE) warned in early October against the deviations observed around Halloween: “Today, the celebration of Halloween seems closely linked to dark and obscure realities …
How to transform your home into a sacramental
We all desire that our homes be places of peace, joy, and healing. Here are some simple steps to help make your home a place of holiness. “Wow, your home …
Our Lady of Akita’s powerful message to the modern world
With ties to Fatima, Our Lady of Akita relayed a similar message of repentance and prayer to a Japanese religious sister. The apparitions began June 12, 1973. On June 12, …
How to make a consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Find some great resources to help you get started, along with two prayers from Maximilian Kolbe that you can pray as a family. During the past century, several Popes practiced …
9 Symbols of the Holy Spirit used by the Church
The Catholic Church lists nine symbols of the Holy Spirit that are most frequently used to help us understand the great mystery of the Third Person of the Trinity. The …