The Miraculous Origins of One of the Most Beautiful Catholic Churches...
The Catholic Church is home to some of humanities utmost achievements in architecture. One of the most renowned for its structural and architectural design is the Las Lajas Sanctuary, a Colombian basilica church known for its miraculous origins.
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.
Who Divided The Bible Into Chapters And Verses?
How did the Bible become divided into its chapters and verses?
Was Jesus Really a Carpenter?
Images of Christ as a carpenter are seen from children's books illustrations to paintings by great artists, in religious texts and even the Bible. With all the evidence, it might seem silly to ask: was Jesus really a carpenter?
The Secret Cardinals Known Only to the Pope
While there are currently 220 Cardinals that have publicly appointed, its possible there are many more privately appointed unbeknownst to anyone but the pope. This is thanks to a special power of the Pope to make secret Cardinals "in pectore," in the heart.
The Secret Tunnel Under The Vatican
The Passetto di Borgo is a secret hidden passageway used by popes in the past as an emergency escape route when they faced imminent danger.
Why Do Popes Change Their Names?
No Church doctrine exists requiring a pope to take on a new name after their election. Today, a papal conclave will ask of the new pope "By which name will you be known?" However, if taking on a papal name is not a requirement, why do they change their names?
How Do You Properly Dispose of Broken Rosaries and Other Blessed...
As Catholics, we commonly have religious items blessed, whether it be by a priest or bishop. However, over time statues and rosaries may become broken from use, or palm may naturally degrade. How do we properly dispose of them when they become damaged?
The Oldest Known Copy of the Our Father
The Lord's Prayer, also known as the Our Father or the Pater Noster, is one of the oldest Catholic prayers that was given to the faithful by Jesus Christ Himself. 71 years ago, the oldest known written copy of the Our Father was discovered in the sands of Egypt.
How Many Catholic Saints Are There?
As Catholics, we venerate saints to show the proper reverence and respect for the pious lives they led before entering into Heaven. But just how many saints are there? The answer is surprisingly complicated.
