The Hidden Christian Meaning of the Easter Lily, an 'Icon of the Resurrection'
Did you know there's an incredible, and even supernatural, meaning behind the Easter Lily? Here's the ancient Christian symbolism behind this beautiful flower!
Did you know there's an incredible, and even supernatural, meaning behind the Easter Lily? Here's the ancient Christian symbolism behind this beautiful flower!
Upon returning home from work, this Catholic dad came home to a sweet surprise: his daughter dressed as the Virgin Mary and later, as St. Philomena!
“Jesus says on this one day, you can be forgiven not only of all sin, but also of all punishment. It is wiped clean..."
"When I read the Bible, and I look at all of the amazing things that were done for us..."
"I felt something I had never felt in any Protestant church: the True Presence of Our Lord. It was like a switch was flipped in my brain..."
Have you ever noticed that in certain parts of the Gospels, the authors leave some of Jesus’ words untranslated and then explain their meaning?
What a cool way to publicly commemorate the great holy day of Easter! 🙌
Most people know the meaning of Good Friday, the day when we remember that Jesus died on the cross for our sins. The same is true of Easter Sunday, when we remember that he rose from the dead in triumph over death. But what about Holy Saturday. What does this...
Have you ever heard of the Silent Mysteries of the Rosary? These beautiful meditations will silently guide you through Christ's death and burial.
"By this Novena (of Chaplets), I will grant every possible grace to souls." Diary, 796
Which one is your favorite?
"Let me kiss the wounds in Your hands, dear Lord. With sorrow deep and true, and may every movement of my hands be an act of love for You!"
Have you ever visited seven churches on Holy Thursday?
How often do we exchange moments with Christ for worldly desires? As we remember Judas' betrayal of Jesus, let us reflect on ways we can turn back to Jesus when we deny him.
Holy Week is an opportunity to pause, reflect on Jesus, and walk with Him as a family. To help you live this time more deeply, the Catholic app Theo offers seven simple prayers to pray together each day. Sometimes we don’t know what to say to God, especially when...
Did you know the Catholic Church has an official blessing for beer? In the 1964 edition of the Rituale Romanum, one of the Church’s official books of rituals, there is a section with “Blessings of things designated for ordinary use.” [See also: 11 Awesome Things You Can Buy from...
“Then the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that the man should be alone.'” (Genesis 2.18) Whether you are single and looking for someone to marry, are already married, or have taken a vow of celibacy, hopefully these can give you a good laugh! [See also: Attraction...
[See also: How All the Apostles Died & Where You Can Find Their Remains Today] [See also: 6 of the Oldest Images of Our Lord Jesus Christ]...
In February 1962, just a few months before the opening of the Second Vatican Council, some workers were digging in a Vatican courtyard to work on an air conditioning system when they came across a peculiar find: very large animal bones. At first, they thought they had discovered dinosaur bones!...
December 8th was the first day of the special Year of Mercy, called for by Pope Francis. After a full day of special liturgies inaugurating the jubilee year, crowds gathered in St. Peter’s square for something that had never been done before: a light show on the façade of...
The Wild Goose was a term that the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. From the first time I heard this it stirred something in my heart. Yes, there is a wildness to the Holy Spirit. The dominant images of the Holy Spirit are a meek dove or a...