In the 17th century, science and religion collided. Known to students of history as simply Galileo, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) lived toward the end of the European Renaissance period. Widely renowned, he was a brilliant astronomer, ...
Except for Easter and Pentecost, the Solemnity of the Epiphany is the oldest of all Christian festivals, one that originated in the Eastern Churches beginning between the second and fourth centuries. Epiphany means to reveal, ...
Among the most popular, beautiful and reflective stories in all Scripture are those known as the infancy narratives found in the first two chapters of the Gospel according to St. Luke. The narratives are not ...
Arguably no doctrine of the Catholic Church is more misunderstood than the doctrine of indulgences. Most every book or article on the subject begins by claiming that Catholics are generally confused or at least hazy ...
In 1571, Christianity was saved at the Battle of Lepanto. Throughout history, Catholic Christians have sought the intercession of the Blessed Mother in every kind of situation. We acknowledge her in times of joy and ...
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 ...
Throughout Church history, devoted Catholics have offered guidance to men and women seeking the peace and love of Christianity. Similarly, Catholic Christians have provided assistance to others who, uncertain in their faith walk, have sought ...
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. ...
God created everything: the heavens, the earth, the trees, the flowers and every creature on the earth; God did not create worry. Call it by any name, despair, anxiety, concern, God did not create it. ...
“Corpus Christi is the most solemn feast of the Church year.” — St. Peter Eymard (1811-68) While most Catholics are familiar with the annual feast reverently called the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and ...
