Honoring Saint Brigid, Patroness of Ireland, in the Basilica
On February 1, we celebrate the Feast of Saint Brigid of Ireland, dubbed a “fiery sunbeam of love” by historian…
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Saint John Bosco’s Heart for Orphans
On January 31, we celebrate the Feast of Saint John Bosco, whose heart for orphans inspired the founding of the…
The Man Who Shaped 700 Years of Catholic Doctrine: Saint Thomas Aquinas
But sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts. Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you…
What Do You Know about the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle?
On January 25, we celebrate the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul the Apostle. His radical transformation is demonstrative…
What is the National Prayer Vigil for Life?
“I am thankful for the thousands that gather at the National Shrine, and the many thousands that march for life…
Our Lady of Hope: Sustaining Us in Times of Trouble
The Tradition of Our Lady of Hope Tradition holds that during the Franco-Prussian War, Mary appeared to six children on…
The Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children – a Reflection
For it was you who formed my inward parts; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you,…
The Significance of the Baptism of the Lord
In the liturgical calendar, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord signifies the end of the Christmas season. The…
Who Was the First American to Be Canonized as a Saint?
On January 4, we celebrate the Memorial of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first American to…
What the Gifts of the Magi Tell Us about Jesus
Epiphany celebrates the Magi’s journey to worship Jesus. It represents the coming of Jesus to all…