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...
The Seven Sorrows Rosary, also called the Seven Sorrows Chaplet, is a series of prayers said while meditating on the seven sorrows of Mary.
The Divine Mercy Chapel can be prayed anytime in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
Un llamado a la oración
El cardenal Burke aboga por una novena de nueve meses, animando a los católicos a orar por la Iglesia en medio de los desafíos del pecado. Al reflexionar sobre la aparición de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe a San Juan Diego en México en 1531, el Cardenal Burke insta a los creyentes a buscar la intercesión de Nuestra Señor...