Spiritual Warfare Advice from the Saints
Spiritual warrior, stigmatist and saint of the 20th century, Padre Pio taught us to pray with confidence, humility and trust, especially in the face of trials.
A Suffering Saint
St. Padre Pio was no stranger to suffering, and bore the wounds of Christ on his hands, feet and side for fifty years. He c...
“Pray my seven sorrows to find repentance." (Our Lady of Kibeho)
The month of September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. Meditating on the Seven Sorrows of Mary can help souls turn to Jesus for healing and hope in the face of suffering, like Our Lady of Sorrows.
Here are seven lessons we can learn from Our Lady’s Seven Sorrows:
Perseve...
Spiritual Exercises for the Summer
Summer is a great time to dive into spiritual reading and begin new habits.
And St. Ignatius of Loyola is a perfect coach.
Just as soldiers practice PT and athletes train for success in the summer, our souls need exercise, too.
In his spiritual classic, The Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius proposes three prin...
The St. Benedict Medal Explained
What is the St. Benedict Medal and why is it called the “devil-chasing medal”?
The St. Benedict Medal is one of the oldest and most revered medals used by the Church. It is engraved with symbols representing St. Benedict on the front, and a cross with initials of a Latin prayer of exorcism on the back.
During ...
Faith, Freedom and the U.S.A.
From our founding, the United States has valued life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and looked to our Creator as the source of our rights.
Without God we are nothing; but with Him all things are possible!
As we commemorate Independence Day, we pray for freedom to practice faith fully.
As we celebrate our...
“If you desire peace in your hearts, in your homes, and in your country, assemble each evening to recite the Rosary. Let not even one day pass without saying it, no matter how burdened you may be with many cares and labors.” –Pope Pius XI
What is the Rosary?
The rosary is a series of prayers offered to God through the intercession of the Ble...
Powerful Patron Saints for Fathers Ready to Come to Their Aid
Fathers carry a lot on their shoulders. Work responsibilities, protecting, providing, financial concerns, and more.
But they do not need to carry this load alone.
Christ says, “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and lear...
What is Spiritual Warfare?
“The way of perfection passes by way of the Cross. There is no holiness without renunciation and spiritual battle.” (CCC, 2015)
Spiritual Warfare in Scripture and Tradition
The Catechism of the Catholic Church and Sacred Scripture speak of the “spiritual warfare” that is part of the Christian life. But what is spi...
Sacred Heart Dog Tag and American Flag Cross
“In the Sacred Heart, every treasure of wisdom and knowledge is hidden. In that divine heart beats God’s infinite love for everyone and for each of us as individuals.” -St. John Paul II
Once blessed, the Sacred Heart Dog Tag fulfills the requirements of a scapular medal as it bears the image of Our...