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While the most famous saint who promoted the devotion to the Sacred Heart is undoubtedly St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, to whom Our Lord appeared in 1673, the devotion can be observed as far back as the 2nd century with St. Justin Martyr. Devotees in the early centuries promoted the Sacred Heart devotion as the inexhaustible…
The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a timeless devotion that has been celebrated for centuries. Catholics familiar with this devotion may take it for granted, as images of Our Lady’s Heart are plentiful in Catholic art and as theologians talk extensively of Our Lady. It can easily become a commonplace devotion, for which many give…
As Christmas approaches, the familiar fir trees, ornaments, Santa decorations, and gingerbread cookies will appear in stores and homes. One of the most beautiful things to see in the season of joy is the devotion that people around the world have for Christ and the Holy Family, and their unwavering dedication to commemorate the feast…
Easter is the most important feast day in the Catholic Church, as St. Paul noted in 1 Corinthians 15:17: “And if Christ be not risen again, your faith is vain, for you are yet in your sins.” Here are some unique ways that this wonderful feast is celebrated throughout the world in Christian, Orthodox, and…
Our modern world often forgets it, but did you know that Halloween actually has Catholic roots? Many today associate Halloween with pagan traditions. But the feast itself does not come from pagan traditions – a misconception that comes from a Protestant reimagining of history, which came about to discredit the Catholic traditions of the holiday.…
Need a saint to assist in an impossible situation? Turn to St. Jude! St. Jude, brother of St. James the Less and cousin to Jesus, is the patron saint of hopeless and impossible causes. He is a powerful friend to turn to in times of difficulty, and I can attest firsthand that his help is…
While there are several different novenas to St. Therese, here is a shorter, more accessible version. Comment below with any answered prayers from this wonderful saint! O Little Therese of the Child Jesus, please pick for me a rose from the heavenly gardens and send it to me as a message of love. O Little…
Many of us have heard of the eight Beatitudes – but do we know what they really mean, and have we considered how to implement them into our daily lives? In the book of Matthew, Christ begins His Sermon on the Mount with these blessings: First Beatitude In the first Beatitude, the “poor in spirit”…
Each year, Catholics around the world perform penances and pray during Lent – the 40 days before Easter. But every year, Catholics commonly wonder what to give up for Lent. What is Lent? Lent is the period of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in the 40 days leading up to Easter. It begins with Ash Wednesday…
The 14 Stations of the Cross is a beautiful and ancient devotion, in which the faithful can walk with Jesus on the Via Dolorosa, the Way of Suffering. The Stations are commonly found in Catholic churches, but can also be in cemeteries, hospitals, or on mountainsides. It can be prayed at any time, privately or…
