Most people have seen a Madonna and Child, Pietà, or a depiction of the Nativity. But have you seen Mary clubbing a demon or squirting her breast milk at a saint? Here are 6 artistic depictions of the Blessed Virgin Mary that you may not have seen before. [See also:...
The earthly liturgy, in which we worship God, is a shadow of the heavenly liturgy (see Revelation for insight into the liturgy going on in heaven). Churches are special buildings designed to accommodate that lofty service. [See also: 22 Beautiful Altars Worthy of the Sacrifice of the Mass] [See also:...
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...
