Why Abstain from Meat on Fridays? 10 Things Every Catholic Should Know
Why do Catholics choose Friday as a day of penance? Here's everything you need to know about Friday fasting and abstinence!
Get our inspiring content delivered to your inbox.
Join us, for free!
Processing your application
Please check your inbox and click the link to confirm
your subscription.
There was an error sending the email
Trending this week:
Facing 'Sister Death' Fearlessly: 10 Inspiring Lessons From Saint Francis Assisi's Final Hours
As Saint Francis of Assisi's final hour approached, he is said to have exclaimed: “Welcome, my Sister Death!”
Saint John Paul II Urged Devotion to the Shroud of Turin— Shrine’s Exhibit Now Answers This Call
"The Shroud is thus a truly unique sign that points to Jesus, the true Word of the Father..."
Matteo Bocelli Attends Sunday Mass Before Performance at Major Music Festival in Chile
“The Lord comes before all else.” - Matteo Bocelli, son of singer Andrea Bocelli
Disney’s Upcoming Short Film ‘Versa’ Sparks Viral Reaction for Pro-Life Message
“The story features a pregnant family and even shows a baby kicking in the womb.”
Brave Priests Deliver Rooftop Eucharistic Blessing Over Mexico Amid Violent Unrest
"Holy Mary of Guadalupe, Queen of Mexico, preserve our faith and save our homeland.”
Saint Teresa of Avila's 4 Spiritual Secrets for Living a Holy Lent
What do you think of Saint Teresa of Avila's tips for living a holy Lenten season?
Why Isn’t Lent Exactly 40 Days? The Surprising History Behind the Church’s Calendar
In 2026, Lent begins on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, and ends on Thursday, April 2, 2026, so there are 44 days.
20 Powerful Saint Quotes to Kick Off Your Lenten Season The Right Way
“Unless there is a Good Friday in your life, there can be no Easter Sunday.” - Soon-to-be-Blessed Archbishop Fulton Sheen
The Child Saint Who Received the 'Hidden Jesus' Only Once: The Remarkable Story of Saint Francisco Marto
Saint Francisco Marto received Jesus in the Eucharist only once… and that single Communion was enough for him to live — and die — as a true saint.
'Very Moving': Olympic Medalist Thanks God at Mass in Italy After Historic Victory for Poland
"It was a very moving Mass. Kacper was the lector and wanted to thank God for the medals.” - Father Edward Pleń
Prayer Before a Crucifix: The Plenary Indulgence You Can Obtain on Fridays During Lent
On Fridays during Lent, there is a beautiful way to obtain a plenary indulgence: reciting the Prayer Before a Crucifix. Here's how to do it!
Catholic Celebs Wear Ash Wednesday Ashes, Urge Prayer & Sacraments: 'Go to Confession'
Celebrities David Henrie, Mark Wahlberg, Jonathan Roumie, Patricia Heaton, Gwen Stefani, and Raymond Arroyo are encouraging Catholics to grow in holiness this Lent!
Your Comprehensive Guide to Ash Wednesday Ashes
What do your ashes look like this year? Let us know in the comments!
Can Non-Catholics Get Ashes? All Your Ash Wednesday Questions, Answered
Ash Wednesday is the Church’s doorway into Lent — a day when we wear on our foreheads what our hearts are called to live: repentance, hope, and a new start with Jesus.
3 Stabbed, Killed Inside Notre Dame Basilica in France in "Barbaric" Terrorist Attack
Please pray for Nice, France! Three people were killed on Thursday morning around 9 am local time at the Basilica of Notre Dame in Nice, France. Mayor Christian Estrosi deemed the slaying a terrorist attack. The perpetrator beheaded one woman and stabbed two others while shouting, “Allahu Akbar”. Police shot...
How to Gain a Plenary Indulgence for Souls in Purgatory Amid Pandemic, According to Vatican Decree
Every November, the Church offers the faithful an opportunity to offer a plenary indulgence for the souls in purgatory. This means we can release souls from their temporal punishment in purgatory so they can immediately go to heaven! (This indulgence applies to one soul of your choice each time you...
Need a Miracle? Here's St. Jude's Powerful Prayer for Desperate & Hopeless Cases
Have you ever asked St. Jude for prayers? St. Jude, also known as St. Jude Thaddaeus, was one of Christ’s 12 apostles. He also wrote the Epistle of St. Jude. Not much is recorded about this apostle, however, there is some evidence that both St. Jude and St. James...
"Serious Scandal": Medjugorje "Visionaries'" Former Spiritual Director Excommunicated
An Italian diocese announced the excommunication of a former spiritual director for six alleged Medjugorje visionaries in a recent press release. The Diocese of Brescia, Italy announced that the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith excommunicated former Franciscan priest Tomislav Vlasic on July 15. He was laicized...
Movie About St. Maximilian Kolbe's Life Hits Theaters for One-Night-Only Event - Watch the Trailer!
This looks like a great movie! 🙌 A feature film about the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe hits theaters for one night only Monday, Oct. 26. Two Crowns explores the life and reveals unknown facts about this amazing and heroic saint. The docudrama’s description states, “Two Crowns is the first...
The Lost Books of the Bible: The Little-Known Missing Epistle of St. Paul Mentioned in the Bible
This is so interesting! 😮 On this week’s episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan Scheel, Fr. Rich Pagano, and Ryan DellaCrosse discuss “The Lost Books of the Bible.” In this clip, Ryan Scheel explains the missing letter St. Paul mentions in the Bible. Watch this week’s episode below:...