How Seismology, The Study Of Earthquakes, Became Known As The Jesuit...
Science historians crediting medieval Catholic mathematicians and philosophers as the founders of modern science. Historically, no scientific field has benefitted more from members of the Faith than seismology. How did seismology become known as the Jesuit science?
The Scottish Catholic Monk That Invented The Electric Motor
The electric motor is one of the most significant inventions ever created by man and is paramount in the backbone of our modern society. Most don't know that the earliest form of an electric motor was actually invented by a Scottish monk almost 300 years ago.
Regular Church Attendance Linked to Lowered Risk of Suicide
In a study that was published in August of last year, a link between regularly attending church and a lower risk for suicide was found. This trend goes against the sad reality of an increasing rate of suicide in the United States across men and women of all backgrounds.
The Civil War Priest Who Absolved 530 Men at The Battle...
The Battle of Gettysburg was the single worst battle of the Civil War with 50,000 casualties with many tales of bravery abound it. One of these heroic tales is that of Father William Corby, who gave general absolution to 530 men before marching into the throes of battle.
Why Do We Have Pews in Church?
It might sound strange, but pews are a relatively recent phenomenon in Church history. Years ago, parishioners would remain standing for the entire celebration of Mass. What changed to make pews commonplace in churches across the globe?
The Catholic Origin of Crossing Your Fingers
We cross our fingers or say "fingers crossed" for good luck. As children, we may have crossed our fingers behind our back when telling a white lie to our parents, or when we were making a promise to a friend we didn't intend to keep. How did we come to start crossing our fingers?
When Mass Was Celebrated in the Dome of the Rock
The Dome of the Rock is one of the world's most well known and oldest displays of Islamic architecture. While today it functions as an Islamic shrine with limited access to non-Muslims, most don't know that long ago the Dome of the Rock used to be a Catholic church.
We All Know Mary Was the Mother of Jesus, But Who...
The most widely known figure of Jesus Christ's earthly family is of course, Mary.However, compared to Mary and Joseph, we know relatively little about Jesus' other earthly family members. Who was the grandmother of Christ, and what do we know about her?
The Lost Prophecy of Father Joseph Ratzinger on the Future of...
Over half a century ago, the world was going through a time of geopolitical turbulence and unrest. In Rome, there were disputes over the second Vatican Council that had recently closed. In 1969, Father Joseph Ratzinger gave his prediction of the future of the Church.
The 2,000 Year Old Olive Trees That Sheltered Jesus Christ
The first edible olive tree was cultivated during the Bronze Age, and has become a cultural and agricultural centerpiece since. During His Agony in the Garden, Jesus came to an olive garden to pray. Could these olive trees that sheltered our Lord still be standing today?
