Unicorns in the Bible? Why the Mythical Creature Is Mentioned In...
The unicorn: a mythical animal known since antiquity as a beast with a single spiraled white horn projecting from its forehead. A creature commonplace in folktales, legends, and children's stories, so why does the Holy Bible mention it a total of five times? The answer might surprise you...
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?
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.
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?
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.
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?
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?
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...
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?
