Published October 11, 2022 For Catholics, a wedding is a sacred sacrament. It unites a man and a woman in the bonds of matrimony before God and the people. In most Catholic cultures around the world, it’s also a community affair. Their family, friends, and colleagues join the couple to […]
Published July 12, 2022 Candles are a staple in the Catholic faith. We light candles when we pray at home, during mass, vigils, and baptism ceremonies among others. Pretty much every Catholic religious activity involves lighting a candle. But have you ever wondered why we do such or what those […]
Published June 3, 2022 Baptism is one of the most important life events for Catholics. Aside from being the very first sacrament that we receive, it also signals the start of our journey as Catholics. As such, it essentially opens the door to all the other sacraments. So when giving […]
Published April 22, 2022 Almost all Catholics are probably familiar with the song titled “Prayer of St. Francis”. It’s often sung in mass and other religious gatherings. But how about the man behind these iconic lyrics? Who is Saint Francis of Assisi? A friar, deacon, and mystic, St. Francis of […]