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Wearing a Scapular is a popular devotion among Catholics – but what exactly is it? And why are there so many different colors of Scapulars? History of the Scapular The name “Scapular” comes from the Latin word scapula, which refers to the shoulder blade, over which the Scapular lays. Originally, the Scapular was a large…
The Tridentine Mass, more commonly referred to as the Traditional Latin Mass (or simply the TLM), has been practiced and loved worldwide for centuries. It is the same Mass that saints such as Padre Pio, Blessed Miguel Pro, Thomas Beckett, John Bosco, Therese of Lisieux, the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales, and countless others…
Indulgences in the Catholic Church are often misunderstood. Some may see them as an easy ticket to Heaven, an excuse to sin, or a transactional thing. But these are all incorrect. When we sin, we must confess our sins to have the guilt erased from our souls. But even confessed sins, for justice’s sake, require…
Catholics around the world pray countless novenas each year, seeking healing and divine assistance. While most novenas last just nine days, the 54-Day Rosary Novena stands out as a deeply powerful prayer tradition. It combines the manifold graces attached to the Rosary with the intercession of Our Lady, forming a habit of prayer that pleases…
Do-not-resuscitate orders (DNRs) can be ethically permissible. However, certain criteria, as described below, must be considered in determining whether a DNR can be ethically implemented. (Have questions about end-of-life care? Download HLI’s free e-book, End-of-Life Decisions: A Catholic Guide for Patients and Families, for clear, faithful answers rooted in Catholic teaching). What’s a Do Not Resuscitate Order?…
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