February is Black History Month. Take some time to learn about two prominent black Catholics. One is the patron saint of African-Americans, and the other is an American priest who is being considered for sainthood. St. Benedict the Moor…

Advent begins Nov. 30 this year. It can be easy to miss out on this liturgical season because of the hectic nature of the holidays. Here are five ways to observe these important weeks before Christmas. Make a Jesse tree Create your own…

St. Paul of the Cross (1694–1775) was the founder of the Congregation of the Passion of Jesus Christ. In honor of his feast day on Oct. 20, here are five facts about the Passionists. Paul wrote the rules of the Passionists in 1720…

St. John Vianney (1786 –1859) is the patron saint of parish priests. He was known for having the utmost dedication to his parish at Ars, France. He often spent between 12 and 16 hours a day hearing confessions from his parishioners as well…

St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s feast day is July 14. Here are five quick facts about her. St. Kateri, pray for us!  1. St. Kateri Tekakwitha was the first Native American saint in the United States and Canada St. Kateri Tekakwitha was a Mohawk…

The Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul is June 29. Here are five prayers to these two apostles. Sts. Peter and Paul, pray for us! 1. O holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, intercede for us. Protect, O Lord, your people who trust in the patronage…

When people with strong opinions talk to others with differing strong opinions, things tend to get heated, especially on the issues of life.  But that’s where Healing the Culture, a nonprofit organization based in Washington state, is…

St. Padre Pio (Francesco Forgione) was a priest and friar in the Capuchin order. An Italian, he was beatified and canonized by St. John Paul II and is widely known for various supernatural phenomena such as exhibiting the stigmata, being a…

St. Robert Bellarmine (1542–1621) was a scholar who focused primarily on studies of Church history and the Church Fathers. In response to the Protestant Reformation, much of his efforts went toward organizing Church doctrine for clarity…

1. Don’t skip Sunday Mass  Make sure that your vacation away from home doesn’t also entail a vacation from your spiritual life. If your trip includes a Sunday, research local parishes and plan so you can fit Mass into your day. You can use…