Ours is a happily-Catholic home. You don’t have to get much further than the threshold of the front door to realize it. Like many Catholics, we display statues, holy pictures, and other tangible reminders of our faith. These serve as inspiration for our devotional life and sometimes mark the current liturgical season. [...]
Father’s Day is a wonderful opportunity to think about WHY you ask Dad all those questions and go to him for advice, and then actually share your reflections with him. We’ve put together a list of 10 quotes to help you express what you most appreciate about your dad.
Dads are wonderful, but shopping for them can be...not so wonderful. Choosing a gift can be tough, especially when you need a gift for a man. Luckily, we are not just shopping for men in general. We are shopping for D-A-D. ( Yes, he can never find his socks, but he gives his whole heart to providing for his family.)[...]
Before you start down a rabbit hole of anxious planning, don't forget that, as we face any situation, God's grace is there too - in abundance! It's always easier to recall God's presence and peace when we have visible reminders of that presence in front of us. With that in mind, we present for your reflective, lighthearted enjoy[...]
A dark, bitter, boiling hot, and addictive beverage that bestowed almost super-human energy, sharpened the wits, and had its origins in the land of the infidels was certainly suspicious in 16th century Europe. Yet it was becoming so popular that some began to demand that the pope forbid Christians from consuming the wicked brew.
When it comes to patron saints and intercessors, Pope Francis has no shame playing favorites. He has made it clear in various audiences, such as his 2015 meeting with families in the Philippines, that St. Joseph is at the top of his list. From this report it wouldn’t be terribly difficult to guess that Pope Francis keeps[...]
If you still need to take care of those stragglers on your shopping list, or if you haven't even started yet, here are some unique religious Christmas gift ideas to help take you to the finish line. And remember, Christmas isn't just a day, it's a season that BEGINS on December 25th. So, there is no shame in spreading out your[...]
Getting ready for the Advent and Christmas season? We've put together an ultimate gift guide listing our top holiday sellers all in one spot. Each of the products listed here were our best-sellers from last season. It was tough doing this research and putting this article together, but we've done it just for you!
There is no sacramental or devotion in the Catholic Church that is more widely praised, preached, and practiced than the Holy Rosary. And for good reason . . . it works! Outside of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, the most powerful prayer is Our Lady's Holy Rosary. After all, it was given to the faithful as a spiritual weapon by[...]
If you've ever been perplexed about choosing just the right rosary for yourself or as a gift for someone else, you may have noticed that finding the right rosary will increase the likelihood of it actually being used for prayer, however silly that may sound. Getting the right look and feel that is attractive to the user is a gre[...]