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Ash Wednesday marks the commencement of Lent, a period of spiritual reflection and preparation for Easter in many Christian traditions. However, the significance of Ash Wednesday extends far beyond its surface rituals. Delve deeper into the profound layers...

The olive tree is a symbol of peace and hope in the Holy Land. Olive trees have been cultivated in the region for thousands of years, and they are mentioned in the Bible many times. In the Book...

Since the earliest times, symbols have been important in every human culture and religious system. Symbols convey meanings in what they represent, and they point beyond their own existence. Catholic symbols help us to deepen our faith and...

Dozens of photos of smiling babies accompanied by moving testimonials line the walls of Franciscan Brother Lawrence Bode’s office in the Milk Grotto Church where, tradition holds, the Virgin Mary hid in an underground cave in order to...

Feast day: May 04 These 18 Carthusian monks were put to death in England under King Henry VIII between 1535-1540 for maintaining their allegiance to the Pope.The Carthusians, founded by St. Bruno in 1054, are the strictest and...

Why is the statue of a sleeping St. Joseph so popular? Have you ever heard of the devotion to “Sleeping St. Joseph”? The Gospel tells us that St. Joseph was going to divorce Mary quietly after he learned...