The Catholic Nun Who Helped Found Alcoholics Anonymous
Since its founding in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous has helped hundreds of thousands around the world work towards maintaining sobriety and combating the sin of drunkenness as we are called to by the Church. Most people don't know that a key founder of the program was a Catholic Nun by the name of Sister Mary Ignatia.
Is This the House Where Jesus and Saint Peter Lived?
The Bible makes little reference to suggest where Jesus and the disciplines lived in the village of Capernaum, but its most likely that He lived with Saint Peter. Have archaeologists discovered the ancient home of Jesus and Saint Peter?
Enjoy Chicken? Thank Medieval Catholic Monks.
Today's chickens are bred to be very passive with little fear of humans and an ability to lay many eggs quickly. However, chickens were not always the easy-going birds they are today. If you can't get enough of chicken or eggs, you should probably thank medieval Catholic monks.
When the Parthenon Was a Catholic Church
The Parthenon stands as a shining example of Greek architecture. Throughout history, it has been used for many purposes, such as a temple and a gunpowder magazine. However, most don't know that for nearly a thousand years the Parthenon stood as a Catholic Church.
Inside The Nazareth House Where Both Mary and Jesus Grew Up
In the Church, we venerate the Virgin Mary as the greatest of Saints. However, the New Testament offers us little in the ways of Mary's early history. Traditionally, it is believed that the house they both grew up in is enshrined in the Basilica of the Holy House in Loreto, Italy.
How Did the Pope Travel Before the Popemobile?
Beginning with Pope Paul VI's visit to New York City in 1965, the popemobile has been the primary form of transportation for the Supreme Pontiff. How did previous popes travel and make their appearances before the creation of the first popemobile?
Why Is It Called “Mass”?
For most, the thought probably hasn't even crossed their mind. A common explanation is that "masses" come to celebrate the Eucharist and thus the name is simply a shortened form of the word. Why exactly do we call it Mass?
The Book That Almost Made It into the Bible
During the infancy of the Church, the New Testament was gradually developed as early Church fathers agreed upon which texts to include during the canonization process. Most don't know about the book that almost made it into the Bible, The Shepherd of Hermas.
How Catholic Missionaries Founded California
Since the Great Commission given by Christ to go and convert the whole world, missionaries have traveled to every corner of the Earth to spread the Gospel. One such corner of the Earth is the Golden State of California, founded in part by Catholic Missionaries.
The Secret “Tower Of The Winds” Inside The Vatican
The Vatican is home to some of the worlds greatest architectural achievements and packed with historical buildings. However, most don't know about the Tower of the Winds, a tower which helped create the calendar used by nearly everyone around the globe today.
