You’ve probably heard of apparitions like Our Lady of Guadalupe, Our Lady of Lourdes, and Our Lady of Fatima. But there are lots of other places where people claim Mary has appeared. [See also: 4 Literally Awesome Facts About Our Lady of Guadalupe] Here are just 5 examples of...
Rarely has there been a more misunderstood word than chastity. The term that’s practically universally thought to be synonymous with “abstinence” has, in reality, and incredibly richer and deeper definition. Abstinence is merely refraining from doing an action — just a plain “no” — whereas chastity is essentially, “the successful integration...
If you care about quality, the next time you’re looking to buy something, you might consider buying from a monastery. Think about it: the monks (or nuns) have dedicated their lives to prayer and discipline and perhaps have been making their products for decades or even centuries. It’s...
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in...
April 29th is the feast day of the great St. Catherine of Siena. [See also: The Incredible, Inspiring Death of St. Catherine of Siena] Here are 11 things you (probably) didn’t know about the life of this incredible saint: 1) She had a twin Though it’s not clear...
Europe’s cathedrals might get most of the attention, but there are gems throughout the world. One of the largest and most beautiful churches in the world is located in the U.S. capitol, and most Americans haven’t even heard of it. I’m talking about the Basilica of...
