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For Christians, developing a deep, personal relationship with the three persons of the Godhead – the Father, the Son Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit – is an essential part of faith. Of the three, the Holy Spirit often seems the most mysterious. But building a prayer life focused on the Holy Spirit can strengthen […]

The Catholic flag is an under-appreciated and often overlooked symbol of faith. With its iconic yellow and white bands and papal seal, this banner beautifully encapsulates Catholic identity and tradition. As Catholics, having a flag to call our own not only connects us to each other but also visually represents our spiritual community. In this

Blessings are a big deal in the Catholic faith. Traditionally, Catholic blessings can only be given by priests and bishops. But what if a religious leader from another religion wants to provide a blessing to a Catholic person? Would it count or have any meaning according to Catholic beliefs? This is a tricky subject. Below,

There have been some puzzling rumors lately about a group called “Christian nationalists” causing a ruckus in the town of Prescott, Arizona. As a place with old-fashioned Wild West roots and lots of good-natured folks who keep to themselves, this new drama is confusing. Prescott seems like a quiet, peaceful spot where people look out

Have you ever wondered what adoration is all about in the Catholic Church? I used to be confused by what it meant to “adore” Jesus and how sitting in a chapel could be considered prayer. It seemed strange at first compared to normal Sunday Mass. In this post, we’ll explore the meaning behind this very

Have you ever wondered how the Catholic Church got started? Who actually founded it in the first place? I was curious about that, too, so I did some digging into the history books. And you know what? It turns out the Catholic Church has been around for a really long time. In this post, we’ll

Have you heard of Our Lady of Guadalupe? She’s a hugely important figure for Catholics in Mexico and many other parts of the world. Her story is pretty amazing, so I wanted to share it with you all. I think you’ll be fascinated by the mysterious image that appeared on a peasant’s cloak almost 500

If you grew up outside the Catholic faith, you may find Mary’s role confusing. You’ll often see Catholics praying the Hail Mary and Rosary, honoring Mary with shrines and processions, and asking for her intercession. This leads to the common question—do Catholics worship Mary as a god? The short answer is no. Catholics pray to

If you went to Sunday school as a kid like me, you probably heard the story of Judas betraying Jesus for 30 silver coins. It’s one of the most famous stories in the Bible. But it also makes us ask – what happened to Judas after? Did he end up in heaven or hell? When