The Heavenly Beauty of Wedding Rings
This 19th-Century Mystic Could Miraculously Sense the Presence of the Eucharist, Blessed Objects — and Wedding Rings
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Can You Recognize Superstition When You See It? Take This 10-Point Quiz to Find Out
‘Superstition is the deviation of religious feeling and of the practices this feeling imposes. … To attribute the efficacy of prayers or of sacramental signs to their mere external performance, apart from the interior dispositions that they demand, is to fall into superstition.’ (CCC 2111)
7 Things to Know and Share About Blessings
What is a blessing? Who (or what) can be blessed? And what effect do blessings have?
The Miraculous Medal Opens Doors — and Hearts
To share the medal with friends, family and strangers is to become a champion of Christ in the most humbling way.
Why Do Catholics Use Holy Water?
The holy water reminds us of our baptism and our union with Christ.
You Are the Salt of the Earth
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Colossians 4:6)
Lights of Faith: Candles Keep Vigil, Become Votive Offerings
The faithful illuminate vigil lights and votive candles for any number of reasons.
An Exorcist Explains Why the Devil Hates Bells So Much
“The devil hates everything beautiful and the bells are specifically used to draw attention to the divine worship of God.”
