Catholics Abstain from Meat on Fridays During Lent. Do You Know...
Two hallmarks of the Lenten season: abstaining from meat on Fridays, and fish appearing on the menu. What's the origin of this penitential tradition?
What Is the Meaning Behind the Names of Three Archangels?
In the Bible, we see humans rebuffed when asking for the name of an angel. What then do the names of the Archangels God has chosen to reveal to us mean?
What Happened to the Ark of the Covenant?
The central focus of the Raiders of the Lost Ark, and the physical representation of God's covenant with the children of Israel. What happened to the Ark of the Covenant, and where is it today?
Why Is the Pope Called “the Pope”?
When a man has been elected to the papacy, he chooses a papal name and is bestowed with eight official titles. It might surprise you that of those eight titles, pope is not one of them. So then, why do we call the pope "the pope?"
This Beautiful and Mysterious Hill Is Home to over 200,000 Crosses...
If you travel around seven and half miles north of the city of Šiauliai in northern Lithuania, you will come upon a rather peculiar hill - one adorned in over 200,000 crosses and crucifixes.
Are These The Actual Footprints of Jesus Christ?
The most well known of relics of Jesus include the Shroud of Turin, the True Cross, and the Holy Robe. However, one obscure and little-known relic you might not have heard of is purported to have the actual footprints of Jesus.
Enjoy Scotch Whisky? Thank the Catholic Monk Who Invented It
Our Church's good relationship with alcohol has produced some of the world's best wines, spirits, and brews, particularly arising from the Catholic monastic tradition. One sublime invention arising from monasticism is Scotch Whisky, and if you ever enjoyed the drink - you have a Catholic monk to thank for it.
Is the Pope Never Wrong? Papal Infallibility Explained
Papal infallibility is often confused to mean the pope is never wrong, or even that the pope is incapable of sin. However, even the Vicar of Christ is just a man and capable of being wrong and sinning just like anyone else. If that's the case, what exactly is papal infallibility?
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?
