5 Facts About Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, penance, and reflection leading up to Easter. For many…
Author: Abigail James
Preparing the Heart and Spirit for Ash Wednesday and the Lenten Season
As Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics across the globe prepare for the beginning of Lent—a solemn period of penance, reflection,…
St. Valentine: The Patron Saint of Love, Marriage, and Devotion
St. Valentine is often associated with romantic love, flowers, and chocolates, particularly on February 14th. However, his true legacy transcends…
The Saint Behind Valentine’s Day Still Has Something to Teach Us
St. Valentine lived long before Valentine’s Day became associated with cards, chocolates, and romantic gestures. As a priest, and possibly a…
Pope Leo XIV’s First Lenten Message: A Call to Fast from Hurtful Words
As the Church prepares for Ash Wednesday on February 18, Pope Leo XIV is urging Catholics to embrace a deeper,…
How a Catholic Can Prepare for Ash Wednesday and Lent
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that invites Catholics to draw closer…
Pope Leo XIV to Visit Santa Maria Regina Pacis in First Parish Pastoral Trip
In a meaningful sign of pastoral closeness, Pope Leo XIV will make his first parish visit as Bishop of Rome…
One Week Until Ash Wednesday: Are You Ready for Lent?
One week from now, Catholics around the world will hear the solemn words: “Remember that you are dust, and to…
The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: Five Fascinating Facts from the Apparitions
On February 11, the Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, commemorating the 1858 apparitions of the…
Sacred Scripture Leads the Faithful Into Living Dialogue With Christ, Pope Leo XIV Says
During his General Audience on February 11, 2026, in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the…