At age 12, on Nov. 29, 1226, Louis IX was anointed king of France. He became the most esteemed and effectual of all the French monarchs; arguably, of all monarchs in history. For the first ...
Many sacred beliefs of our Catholic faith can be traced to the 21 ecumenical councils held since the fourth century. Called either an ecumenical (universal) or a general council, these terms are often used interchangeably. ...
Many have walked through the doors of church and immediately been asked if they’d be willing to “take up the gifts” during Mass. The laity carrying the bread and wine to the altar — the ...
During a recent RCIA class, the instructor provided a handout that included three basic Catholic prayers: the Our Father, the Hail Mary and the Glory Be. One of the class participants immediately said: “Hey, your ...
For most of us, entering our parish church is like walking into our home. We know where everything is located, the pictures on the wall, the furniture, our favorite seat. Even when we go to ...
Shutterstock Likely the best description of St. Elizabeth of Hungary is to say that she was, in a way, the antithesis of the rich young man described in Matthew’s Gospel. The young man turned away ...
In Christian history, no ruling body, king or patriarch is reviled more than the Jerusalem Sanhedrin. This Jewish high court, identified in all four Gospels, plotted to have Jesus arrested, subjected him to an illegal ...
One feast day that often slips by without notice is the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. This miraculous event, which has been part of the Church calendar for more than 1,500 years, is ...
