Certainly, there are contemporary martyrs who are killed for being Christian. But more and more, contemporary martyrs are being killed for living out their Christianity. ...read more

Want to learn more about Blessed John Henry Newman, a towering figure in the modern Catholic Church? Here are some helpful resources to get you started. ...read more

As the Fifth Crusade raged along the Nile, two famous holy men met. Read about the encounter between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil. ...read more

This year during WYD the Church happened to celebrate the memorials of some very memorable saints. Deacon Pedro explains why they are also relevant for WYD. ...read more

Horse or no horse? And does it really matter? Fr. Matt Gworek takes a unique approach to examining the conversion of St. Paul. ...read more

Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the life of St. Anthony the Great, the great ascetic, mystic, and inspiration of the early Church. How can he inspire us today? ...read more

Fr. Matt Gworek reflects on the life of St. Lucy, a uniquely Swedish way of celebrating her feast day, and what lessons this feast holds for us at Advent. ...read more

God’s idea of fulfilling one’s vocation is that which will lead to greatest holiness and eternity with Him in heaven. Our idea is often more earthbound. ...read more

Join us in prayer for the intentions entrusted to us by Pope Francis. For November 2018, we join the Holy Father in praying that the language of love and dialogue may always prevail over the language of conflict. ...read more

Read all about Mother Clelia Merlone, who experienced sickness, slander, financial ruin, betrayal, and rejection - and who will be beatified on Nov 3. ...read more