Bodies, Souls and Mummies: What Catholic Teaching Reminds Us
COMMENTARY: A mummy in a museum not only teaches us about ancient culture, but also reminds Catholics of our duty to pray for the dead.
Allison Barrick
Allison Barrick is an active member and volunteer catechist at Christ the King Parish in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In her free time, Allison is usually trying out a new hobby or recipe, working on her Etsy shop, hanging out with friends, running (or at least attempting to), or reading a book on some obscure topic. You can find more of her work at alliebeecreates.com, follow her on Instagram at @alliebeecreates, or shop her creations at alliebeecreates.etsy.com.
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How Two Future Saints Inspired a Writer — and a Princess
COMMENTARY: Robert Louis Stevenson and Princess Diana each found themselves transformed by encounters, direct or indirect, with St. Damien of Molokai and St. Teresa of Calcutta.
Finding the Faith Beneath the Frights
Halloween’s earliest traditions point not to fear, but to the Catholic faith.
Before Lourdes, There Were the ‘Eyes of Father Margil’ — a Texas Miracle That Still Flows Today
Centuries later, pilgrims still visit the springs Venerable Antonio Margil opened through prayer — living waters that call the faithful to deeper trust in God during this Jubilee of Hope.
The Miracle That Gave the Miraculous Medal Its Name
When the cynical Alphonse Ratisbonne accepted a dare to wear a Miraculous Medal, he didn’t expect to meet the Blessed Mother herself.
Who Was Pontius Pilate?
Brutal tyrant or reluctant judge? Pilate’s encounter with Christ exposes the cost of power, fear, and placating the crowd.
What This Miraculous Healing Tells Us About the Heart of Christ
What began with isolation ended in restoration — and a glimpse into God’s boundless love.
Padre Pio, Purgatory and Prayer: Are Some Ghostly Encounters a Cry for Help?
A Catholic perspective on ghost stories reveals why some apparitions may be souls in Purgatory — and why the Church urges us to pray for them.
