ASCENDING STORIES THROUGHOUT CATHOLIC HISTORY

THE THREE BASILICAS

Lourdes, France is home to one of the most miraculous Marian shrines. Its vast complex holds three basilicas. Each one holds significance to St....

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS

Many people picture medieval darkness when they think of Naples, Italy. Amid the aged cobble streets and tight walkways, there is an iridescent light...

SINCE HE IS BREAD, WE MUST BE BREAD

Adam Bernard Chmielowski was born in the village of Igołomia in Poland on August 20th, 1845. Despite beginning his studies in Puławy at the...

CAMPION’S BRAG

December 1st marks the feast of a beloved, but not well-known saint. His name is St. Edmund Campion, SJ.  In 1540, Edmund was born to...

CONTEMPLATING HEAVEN

“And first behold the beauty of the place / Where all the saints with Christ in glory reign; / Where honor is not mixed...

BEGGING FOR GRACE

In 1198, St. John of Matha founded the Trinitarian Order. This community was founded in a dangerous time.  Muslim fleets were continuously raiding and capturing...

CAUSE OF OUR JOY

From September 8th to September 15th, the Catholic Church traditionally celebrates the octave of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This devotion begins on the Feast...

A HOLY DUO

On July 26th, Holy Mother Church celebrated the feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, the parents of Our Blessed Mother. Devotion to this duo...

CONSIDER THE LILIES…

“Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was...