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The rosary is a special prayer near and dear to Catholics. It is powerful in its sheer simplicity. However, it may be intimidating if you are just getting started. The rosary takes about 20...

Saint Ignatius hailed the Sign of the Cross as the trophy raised against the evils of this world. St. Paul used the Sign of the Cross to perform miracles. Some Catholic authorities even affirm...

Saint Jude Thaddeus is the patron of the desperate, the hopeless and seemingly lost causes. He’s the pray-to guy when times are toughest. For hundreds of years, those in need have invoked the...

The official Holy Bible used by the Catholic Church contains several extra books that are not part of the official canon used by most Protestant churches. These books are termed the Apocrypha...

Rope rosaries are often made with wood beads, but you can really use any type of bead as long as the hole is large enough to pull the rope through. The knots that separate the beads are exactly...

Catholicism plays an important role in Irish history. Making a rosary is a meditative way to connect with both religion and culture.

In order to become a Carmelite nun, you may begin with online information and support. Your stages of formation will take place in a Carmelite convent. The order of Discalced Carmelites provide...

A novena is when we pray for 9 consecutive days to obtain answers to our needs, problems, financial problems, illness and other favors. Like St. Jude and St. Rita, St. Philomena is a patron of...

When Catholic children reach their teen years they go through a ceremony known as confirmation. In layman's terms confirmation is the affirmation of faith and signifies that the teen has accepted...

Tithing was the way that the Bible made provision for Israel's priests and the poor. Many Protestant pastors preach that the Bible commands Christians to tithe. They usually insist that the tithe...

The San Fernando Rey de Espana was a mission founded in California. Part of the Spanish mission system, San Fernando played an important role in the region. This role extended beyond its obvious...

Perhaps you were raised a different religion but was curious about the Catholic Church. Maybe you feel like you have made the decision to join. There are a few things you should know about the...

With so many things happening in the world today people turn to a spiritual leader for guidance. But there are some that seem to be so overwhelmed only speaking with the pope will suffice.

In the Christian faith, water represents cleansing or the washing away of sins. Salt is a key element in holy water. One bishop wrote about how salt signifies the preservation of man's soul and...

Catholic spiritual direction is a process of spiritual guidance that helps people to deepen the way they live out their commitment to Christ. If you are having difficulty balancing your life,...

Raised a Roman Catholic, Mel Gibson is not shy about sharing his religious views with the world. While his relationship with the Roman Catholic Church is controversial, his firm belief in...

Confirmation, officially known as Crismation, is one of the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 1302 to 1303, the Sacrament of...

If you are concerned about your Catholic friends, and would like to see them attend your church, then this article is for you. By following these simple steps you will improve your evangelization...

Good Friday is the commemoration of the crucifixion of Christ. Read on to learn how to attend a Good Friday liturgy if you’re not Catholic.

Lent is observed during the forty days prior to Easter. It commemorates the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting and praying in the desert before his triumphal entry into Jerusalem and subsequent...

Lourdes is a French pilgrimage site known for the healing properties of its water. In 1858 the Virgin Mary made several appearances to Bernadette Soubirous, a peasant girl, in a cave near a trash...

The statue of the Infant of Prague has inspired devotion since the Seventeenth century.

The Twelve Days of Christmas is probably the most misunderstood time of the year among all people. Many think they come before Christmas day when indeed the 1st day of Christmas starts on...

During the Catholic sacrament of Confirmation, God the Holy Spirit comes upon you to bestow numerous spiritual gifts and "confirm" the faith given you in Baptism when Original Sin was wiped away....

Many people raised in the Catholic tradition or who have become catholic as adults choose to leave the Catholic church for a variety of reasons. Regardless of reason, those who decide to leave the...

A visit to a Catholic church can offer the visitor a wealth of insight into the Catholic religion. Some older and historical buildings may have interesting architectural features as well as...

You can meet the Pope after his usual weekly general audience on Wednesday mornings. Although there is no charge, an audience with the Pope requires tickets, arranged well in advance. Use the...

Many people choose to become Catholic as adults for marriage, personal belief or a host of other reasons. The process is called the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA. These steps,...

Lent is a special time during the year when the Church remembers Jesus Christ's time in the desert. He spent 40 days there preparing for His ministry, so Catholics fast for 40 days to prepare for...

Lectors serve the Catholic Church by reading Mass readings. This is an opportunity available to all Catholics once they receive some preparation, but the responsibility should not be taken...

The Catholic church has several vocations. Some in the church are called to the priesthood or religious life and small portion of those called to single vocations become monks. With its emphasis...

Before she died, St. Therese of Lisieux, also known as St. Therese the Little Flower, promised to "let fall a shower of roses" from Heaven, doing good for people on earth. The novena prayer is...

This prayer, in honor of St. Joseph, was composed in the eighth century. It's a favorite among devotees of St. Joseph because a lot of miracles and favors have been attributed to it. If you have a...

St. Anthony of Padua was a Catholic priest and preacher during the thirteenth century. Today, he is most often remembered as the patron saint of lost things. Numerous prayers have been composed in...