What Made the Music From Rocky so Iconic? It Was Inspired...
Everybody knows the music from the classic sports drama Rocky, but most don't know exactly why the film's score sounds so iconic: it's inspired by Mass.
Miss Your Easter Obligation 7 Years in a Row? You Could...
If you don't fulfill your Easter Duty for seven years, you could turn into a werewolf - at least according to French Catholic tales of popular piety.
Tips for Schooling From Home During COVID-19 For Catholics
Learn why schooling during a pandemic is harder than your typical schooling from home - and learn 14 tips to make it easier.
How One Eastern Catholic Diocese Is Filling the Eucharistic Void
In his series on the Eastern Catholic Church, 'canonical convert' Phillip Rolfes shares a Byzantine Act of Spiritual Communion prayer.
How We Started Using AD & BC By Accident Because of...
Have you ever wondered why we use 'BC' or 'AD' with our dates? The answer goes back nearly 1500 years, and we have Easter to thank for it.
Forgotten Eastern Monk Quietly Influences Spiritual Theology For Nearly 1700 Years!
In his series on the Eastern Catholic Church, 'canonical convert' Phillip Rolfes speaks on how Evagrius was one of the most influential theologians.
Did You Know? The Candy Cane Is a Catholic Christmas Creation
Before candy canes, there were just "sugar sticks." Read how the Christmas-time treat was created by a Catholic choirmaster.
The Bard’s Wisdom About Our Current Crisis
Read how Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night is a surprising ray of hope during these uncertain times.
The Forgotten Church Profession of Dog-Whipper
Church services used to be much more chaotic: the dog-whipper was charged with keeping unruly canines in order during Mass.
Surprising, but True: The Western Church Actually Originated From the Eastern...
In his series on the Eastern Catholic Church, 'canonical convert' Phillip Rolfes speaks on how the Latin Church actually originated from the Greek Church.
