Learn the interesting story of this popular carol sung across the world.

The 4th Sunday of Advent begins with the Introit from the book of the Prophet Isaiah: Rorate Caeli. Learn here the meaning and history.

On “Gaudete” Sunday, we think of Saint Juan Diego’s tilma holding those Castilian roses which Mary had him pick in the midst of winder.

Learn more about the relationship between St. the Baptist this Advent.

Bob and Penny Lord tell us about the Sacred Heart Devotion of the Sacred Heart that Jesus gave to St. Margaret Mary.

On this Thanksgiving Day, consider the religious freedom Catholics gained in coming to the Maryland colony.

With Advent we begin a new year of God's grace through the Sacred Liturgy.

Mother Angelica interviews Bob and Penny Lord.

Learn about the meaning of the touching of the tassels on Christ's garment.

As the bells toll again this November 11, their echo asks each of us a question: Have we become peacemakers? Do we carry light in the dark?

Learn the history and traditions of Martinmas.

Learn about this interesting feast day in the Church's liturgical year.

As we pray for the faithful departed, offer the Mass, light candles, and make sacrifices, realize our Catholic traditions came from Judaism.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus teaches the parable of the unforgiving servant, presenting a profound reflection on the nature of mercy.

Fr. Scott Haynes In the rhythm of the liturgical year, All Hallows’ Eve —the vigil before the Feast of All Saints—stands as a threshold between time and eternity. The Church, like Israel of old, sanctifies the seasons so that the faithful may discern in the cycle of creation the hidden mysteries of grace. The falling leaves, the shortening days, and the gathering of the harvest whisper to us of life’s transience and the promise of everlasting joy. For centuries, this sacred v

St. John Henry Newman teaches that the worst pain of purgatory is the working-out of its psychological conflicts.

Fr. Scott A. Haynes In Lewis Carroll’s book, “Alice in Wonderland,” Alice’s mother tells her: “Up is down; down is up; black is white; white is black; sugar is salt, and salt is sugar.” Alice’s mother likes to re-define truth. Like her, many people today are rather sarcastic about the truth. They ask the question of Pontius Pilate: Quid est veritas?  (“What is truth?”) [1]  I would propose they have asked the wrong question. The question should be, “Who is truth?” We believe

On this day of his canonization, St. Bartolo Longo preaches anew through his life: There is no sin that cannot be forgiven, no soul too lost to be clothed in light. The King still calls us to the banquet. The garment still waits to be worn. In confession, in the Eucharist, in the Rosary, the King Himself provides what we need. “Friend, how did you come in here without a wedding garment?” Christ asks each of us. May we, through the intercession of St. Bartolo Longo and the pr