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Today is the sixth day of the Easter Octave. This means that, even though it’s Friday, there is no requirement for penance. So keep feasting! The reason for this is pretty straightforward: Penance is usually required on Fridays, but not when that Friday is a Solemnity. Each day of...
It’s true. God really doesn’t owe us anything. God can never be in our debt. But, as Fr. Mike Schmitz explains so well, this isn’t a bad thing. Rather than make us depressed, this should bring us great joy! Here’s why: [See also: What Became of...
This looks really cool! Blogger Amy Brooks is working on a beautiful new journaling book for Catholics girls, and it’s now available for pre-order. Called Be Yourself! A Journal for Catholic Girls, it will have “more than 80 pages of fun activities, quizzes, personal ‘letters’ from women saints, and...
What a cool insight into religious life! The amazing video below shows you how Franciscan novices at San Lorenzo Seminary in Santa Ynez, CA celebrated Holy Week this year. While you watch, you’ll wish you could’ve been there with them! You can learn more about the Franciscans of...
The most important events for the Christian faith, Christ’s Crucifixion and Resurrection, were real historical events. So do we know exactly when they happened? We know Jesus died on a Friday and rose on a Sunday, but do we know exactly which day and year? The brilliant Dr. Taylor...
It all comes down to the Empty Tomb. Yes, the meaning of all of human history and of the entire universe hinges on whether the tomb really was empty. The reason is quite simple: the Empty Tomb means Jesus really did rise from the dead. And if Jesus really did...
