Published October 31, 2023 The profound spiritual wisdom of The Rule of Saint Benedict is a seminal text that has significantly influenced Western monastic life. This enduring guide, penned by Saint Benedict himself, lays out the principles for communal living under the monastic order, striking a balance between individual and […]
Published October 31, 2023 “The Life of Our Most Holy Father Saint Benedict” is a significant historical account written by Gregory the Great, a 6th-century Pope. This text provides valuable insights into the life and work of St. Benedict, one of the most revered figures in Christian history. Its detailed […]
Published October 14, 2023 Children are one of God’s greatest gifts. They are also the most highly favored ones. Jesus even told his disciples that unless they change and be like children, they can never enter the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 18:3) But they are the most prone to sickness […]
Published September 26, 2023 If there’s one character in the Bible who’s truly underrated, it’s probably Saint Joseph. He is Jesus’s earthly father, but somehow, none of his words were recorded in the scriptures. There are very few mentions of him in the Bible. And when he is mentioned, it’s […]
Published September 26, 2023 In Catholicism, patron saints play a crucial role and are incredibly significant to the community they oversee. Patron saints are saints or blessed chosen to be special intercessors with God. The seas can be incredibly treacherous, often taking the lives of many sailors. For this reason, […]
Published September 26, 2023 Holy water is a common fixture in Catholic churches. You’ll often see ornate stoups filled with holy water right at the church’s entrance. Growing up as a Catholic, you’ve probably dipped your fingers in these basins and made the sign of the cross thousands of times […]
Published September 22, 2023 Baptism, communion, and confirmation are three of the seven sacraments in Catholicism. They’re typically the first three sacraments that Catholics receive. So if you grew up Catholic, you’ve probably gone through all these sacraments. However, those new to the faith might have a hard time understanding […]
Published August 18, 2023 Catholicism might be a thousand years old, but that doesn’t mean we can’t make use of modern technology to practice our faith. Catholic apps allow us to seek a deeper connection with God and understand what Catholicism is really about in the context of our digital […]
Published August 4, 2023 The wearing of “mantilla” or chapel veil was a commonplace tradition for the first 2000 years of the Catholic Church. But for many decades, this beautiful tradition has seen a slow decline. Lately though, many millennial Catholics are readopting the practice. So why do Catholics wear […]
Published July 27, 2023 As Catholics, we grow up in the knowledge that committing a sin takes us farther away from God. But in the Catholic tradition, sins can be classified into two types: venial sins and mortal sins. In this post, we’ll talk about the latter. What is a […]