What is Purgatory?
For many Catholics, the word Purgatory can stir mixed feelings, curiosity, confusion, even unease. Yet at its heart, Purgatory is…
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How Catholics Can Celebrate All Saints’ Day
Every year on November 1st, the Church pauses to honor the holy men and women who have gone before us…
Making a Difference: The Beatitudes: The path to sainthood
You are called by God to be a saint! And that all important calling from the Lord is not just…
The Glory of Heaven: Why All Saints’ Day Matters
Each year on November 1st, the Church lifts her gaze heavenward, joining the angels and saints in a chorus of…
Pope Leo XIV Warns Youth: ‘Do Not Live Your Faith in Isolation’ in the Social Media Age
Pope Leo XIV urged young Catholics to resist the growing trend of isolating their faith behind screens, calling instead for…
All Saints’ Day, Halloween and All Souls’ Day: What’s the difference?
Purgatory, candy, honoring the dead and costumes? Everyone knows how to celebrate Halloween -with costumes, candy and horror movies, right?…
‘Our Purpose Is to Get People to Heaven’: Texas Catholic School’s Faith-Centered Tech Policy Inspires Families
At Faustina Academy in Irving, Texas, every policy — from classroom discipline to smartphone rules — begins with a single…
Since when did Halloween become a Christian holiday?
Why is this holiday so uncomfortable for Christians? If there’s one holiday Christians might like to skip, Halloween is probably…
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
For years, one of my favorite online magazines Has been Crisis. In 2013, they offered an insightful article on Halloween…
Pope Leo XIV: “The Church Does Not Tolerate Anti-Semitism”
At his Wednesday General Audience on October 29, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful message on the enduring importance of…