The Catholic Origins of Halloween
Halloween's origins are, in fact, very Christian. Halloween falls on October 31 because of a Pope, and its observances are the result of medieval Catholic piety.
Is This The Actual Robe Of Jesus Christ?
The Gospel of John mentions the Holy Tunic of Jesus Christ, worn by Himself before and during His crucifixion. What remains of it, and where is it today?
Peter Was the First Pope, but Who Was the Second Pope?
Every Catholic faithful to the one true Church knows that Saint Peter was the first pope. As we see in Matthew 16:18, Jesus Christ...
Why Do Catholic Priests Take a Vow of Celibacy?
For the first thousand or so years of the Chirch, priests would commonly marry and have children. The first pope himself, Saint Peter, had a wife and most likely children. How did the priestly vow of celibacy evolve to be such an ingrained part of Catholic tradition?
Is The Upcoming Solar Eclipse Foretold In A Prophecy From The...
On April 8, a solar eclipse be visible across the entire United States. For those lucky enough to be in the path of totality, a total solar eclipse will turn day into night. Is the upcoming solar eclipse a sign for a prophecy as foretold in the Book of Revelation?
Did You Know? The Pilgrims Were Saved on Their First Thanksgiving...
Pilgrims fleeing from Anglican England found their savior in the unlikeliest of places - a baptized Catholic American Indian.
Where Did the Holy Family Go In Egypt?
The Bible lends little information as to the whereabouts of the Holy Family in Egypt, but tradition marks a few sites.
The Only Man That Was the Pope More Than Once
Becoming pope is literally a once in a life time honor. So much so that old Church traditions would have the pontiff-elect refuse the office twice to show proper reverence before finally accepting. Would you believe a man was pope not only once or twice, but three times?
The Miraculous Grotto Where Mary Breastfed Jesus
When the Holy Family fled Egypt from Herod's soldiers, they rested in a grotto near Bethlehem before continuing on their journey. Tradition says when Mary nursed the Baby Jesus, a single drop of milk fell on the ground, miraculously turning the entire cave a pure white.
Lent Lasts for 40 Days… Have You Ever Wondered Why?
The observance of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, where we are literally marked with a symbol of penitence, culminating six weeks later in the celebration of our Lord's Resurrection. But have you ever wondered why there are exactly forty days to Lent?
