This is funny, and it actually makes you think! Comedian Jim Gaffigan recently posted a video portraying himself in a Catholic rectory talking to a talking statue of Jesus. In the video entitled, “Barely Catholic,” Gaffigan goes back-and-forth with the talking statue, explaining why it is he can’t make...
One of the beautiful and consoling teachings of the Catholic Church is that each one of us has a Guardian Angel given to us by God to lead us on the path to salvation. St. Basil the Great said, “Beside each believer stands an Angel as protector and shepherd, leading...
Bishop Robert Barron, the Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles, recently opened up a message board on Reddit. Even though Reddit is not completely atheist, atheism definitely dominates this media forum. He invited atheists and agnostics to ask him anything regarding the Catholic faith! Here’s his original...
What are the Ember Days? Ember Days are “an ancient liturgical tradition that revolves around the changing of the four seasons and consists of 3 days set apart for fasting and prayer,” and are held on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday. Here is a great diagram that will help you remember...
One of the latest thrillers to hit theaters is The Nun, a film about a priest and a novice facing a demonic evil force that disguises itself as a nun while they investigate a Romanian nun’s suicide. There are some things you should know about the Church’s teaching...
All of the spiritual works of mercy are ordered toward reliving spiritual suffering. 1) To instruct the ignorant 2) To counsel the doubtful 3) To admonish sinners 4) To bear wrongs patiently 5) To forgive offenses willingly 6) To comfort the afflicted 7) To pray for the living and the...
