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 This the Same Manger That Jesus Was Placed In?
Everyone has seen a nativity scene during the Christmas season, and knows that when the inn had no room, Mary laid the Holy Child in a manger. While a great deal of relics from the time of Christ have been lost to history, do any remain of the manger?
Which Bible Should I Use? A List of Approved Catholic Translations
With over one hundred English translations of the Bible available today, how do we know which to use? Here's a list of approved translations a Catholic can choose from.
Why Hasn’t This Ladder On The Holy Sepulchre Been Moved in...
Every year, hundreds make pilgrimage to the Holy See to see the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Attentive onlookers might notice an inconspicuous ladder under one window, except this is no normal ladder - it has remained in placed for almost 300 years.
Did the Old Testament Really Prophesize the Birth of Jesus?
Some theologians place the number of Messianic Old Testament prophecies in the hundreds. How do we know that the birth of Jesus Christ fulfilled the long foretold prophecies in the promise of God to send a savior and Messiah?
Mary Wore This When She Gave Birth to Jesus
Given Mary's Assumption into Heaven, where she left behind no physical body on Earth, no bodily Marian relics remain. However, one relic that does remain is the sancta camisia, the veil she wore while giving birth to Jesus Christ.
The Fiery Pit of Gehenna That Jesus Warns About Was (And...
Hell is called many names in the Bible - the lake of fire, Hades, Abraham's Bosom, and Gehenna. However, not many people know that not only is Gehenna a place where both body and soul can be destroyed in unquenchable fire, but also a real place in Jerusalem.
Did You Know One of the Most Popular X-Men Is a...
The X-Men: The Animated Series brought to life the characters from the classic X-Men comic books. One of these characters is the popular mutant superhero Nightcrawler, who many don't know is a pious and devout Catholic.
Every Catholic Should Pray This AFTER Eating A Meal…
Almost every Catholic knows the prayer said before meals, grace. However, how many actually know and pray the traditional after meal grace? Next time you sit down and ask for God's blessing before a meal, make sure to give thanks afterwards and pray this prayer.
The Floor of This Italian Church Holds a Cosmic Secret
Situated about two miles east of the Vatican, the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs appears no different than any other impressive church. However, a visitor who steps inside the church at exactly noon will discover that it holds a cosmic secret.
