In the 13th century, St. Dominic is said to have had the Blessed Virgin Mary appear to him and give him a rosary. She told him to make sure Christians pray.The purpose of the rosary beads is to count the number of prayers that you are going through
Francis was born to a religious mother that had him baptized named after John the Baptist. His father, on the other hand, wanted his son to be a businessman rather than a religious man. His life started like this between business and God.
Joseph is the husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the father of Jesus Christ so his role in that sense is important, but we should understand the background that he has in order to fully grasp how he fits into the lineage that led to our Savior.
There are many things of great prominence and significance associated with the Christian faith. A tabernacle is one of those things. It can be found in churches all over the world.
In Catholic tradition, there are seven sacraments: Baptism, the Eucharist, Confirmation, Penance, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders, and Matrimony. Let's not forget the importance of observing the sacraments.
The St. Benedict Medal is one of the most popular religious medals. On the front is an image of St. Benedict of Nursia, on the back are abbreviated Latin phrases paired with a cross.
Valentine's Day is one of the most popular and exciting celebrations all over the globe-- and for a good reason. How can Catholic celebrate St. Valentine's day?
7 STEPS to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet Novena. The Divine Mercy isn’t just a novena. It can be prayed anytime you want as an individual prayer however praying it as a novena is ideal
No Christian can deny the importance of Gospel – the central message of which is all about the mercy of God toward fallen mankind. God’s mercy is what caused him to become a man, die, and rise from the dead.
As a Christian, you must be familiar with the tabernacle in the church. It is a special place in the church, which holds the ciborium that has the Eucharist.
Although putting up Christmas decor is a borrowed tradition from Ancient Romans, it can still be a fun and creative way to express your religious traditions and culture.
The Bible discusses holy oils and anointing of the sicks multiple times throughout scripture, so this is not an idea that is unique to Catholicism. Protestants use these anointing oils as well...
