What The Catholic Church Teaches About Divorce & Annulments
In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, the guys discuss what the Catholic Church teaches on Divorce and Annulments.
The Beautiful Grotto to Mary Hidden in Portland Carved out a...
Hidden in Portland, Oregon is The Grotto, a beautiful shrine and sanctuary to the Virgin Mary carved out of a cliff side.
How To Interpret Icons: Part 2
In his series on the Eastern Catholic Church, 'canonical convert' Phillip Rolfes delves into the meaning of signs, symbols, and colors in icons.
How To Interpret Icons: Part 3
In his series on the Eastern Catholic Church, 'canonical convert' Phillip Rolfes delves into the interpretation of icons & the Harrowing of Hades.
Saint Gabriel Possenti, the Potential Patron of Handguns?
A 22 year Passionist monk defended his city from bandits with his marksmanship without harming a single person, could he be the patron of handguns?
The Catholic Origins of the Christmas Tree
Christmas is hardly imaginable without the ornamented spectacle found in homes across the world: the Christmas tree. Would it surprise you to learn that the age old tradition began with the swing of an axe by a Catholic saint?
The 1st Known Case of Musical Piracy Was When Mozart Stole...
Heard exclusively in the Sistine Chapel for 150 years, the composition of 'Miserere mei, Deus' was secret until 14-year-old Mozart recreated it from memory.
Why You’re Buried Facing East & Priests Are Buried Facing West
In traditional communities, Catholic laity are buried facing east while priests are buried facing west. Curious to learn the reason why?
Catholic History: The Earliest Sources for the December 25th Christmas Date
Around Christmas those who profess to care not about religion love to extoll their pathological zeal that Christ wasn't born on the 25th - are they correct?
Did You Know? Groundhog Day Has a Catholic Candlemas Origin
Ever notice that Groundhog day and Candlemas fall on the same day? It's no coincidence: the weather folklore day has a Catholic origin.
