Ladybugs a Sign of Our Lady? The Enduring Story of How the Insect Earned its Name
Have you heard the enduring story about how the ladybug earned its name?
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The Story of Austria's Beautiful Engelszell Abbey, Home to Monks Who Make Trappist Beer
The beautiful Engelszell Abbey is located in Austria, on the banks of the Danube. This community of Trappist monks lives in silence to the rhythm of work and prayer. The community has only recently made a name for itself in the small circle of abbeys producing authentic Trappist beers. Did...
10 Fascinating Facts About St. Mark the Evangelist, Author of the Second Gospel
St. Mark the Evangelist is an important figure in the Christian tradition, author of the second Gospel and disciple of St. Peter. This article presents 10 fun facts about St. Mark that will help deepen your knowledge and appreciation of this fascinating saint, whose feast the Church celebrates on April...
The Inspiring Story of Anna Zelíková, the Young Girl Who Found “Heroism in Little Things”
Born in 1924 in the Czech Republic, Anna Zelíková died of tuberculosis at the age of 17 whispering “I trust.” Anna Zelíková was born on July 19, 1924 into a Catholic family in Napajedla, Moravia. The Sisters of the Holy Cross had a great influence on her religious upbringing. From...
Why Mass Matters: The Secrets of the Sunday Obligation for Catholics
Ever wondered about the mysteries of the Sunday Mass Obligation for Catholics? In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel, Ryan Dellacrosse, and Father Rich Pagano delve into the Sunday Obligation. They explore its significance in the lives of Catholics, the meaning of the Eucharist, and the reasons...
Bodies of Ulma Family Exhumed: Beatification for Poles Who Helped Jews Escape Nazis Set for Sept. 2023
The remains of the Ulma family have been exhumed! They will be beatified on Sept 10, 2023. This is first time the Church will beatify an entire family, including an unborn child. Sept. 10 will undoubtedly be a historic beatification. For the first time, an entire family will be beatified:...