St. Blaise

As a child, I remember having my throat blessed on the feast of St. Blaise. I was never too sure who he was or why we did this. Also, it seems like the practice has been forgotten. Would you please… Read More

Away in a Manger

As we learn each week from the saints, one must wonder, “How did the saints celebrate Christmas?” One of the best examples whose celebration lives on in our own is St. Francis of Assisi (1181-1226). Thomas of Celano, one of… Read More

The Lord’s Prayer

Recently a Protestant friend asked me why Catholics do not include, “For thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, now and forever,” at the end of the Our Father. I really do not know. Can you help me?… Read More

Liturgical Vestments

The liturgical vestments worn at Mass have evolved over time. Nevertheless, since the earliest days of the Church, liturgical vestments have been worn by priests for the celebration of the Mass. Even though priests of the Old Testament wore vestments… Read More

The Litany of the Blessed Virgin

I have a tape with the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary on it that I use as a daily prayer aid. In the litany are some phrases I don’t get, like Tower of David, House of Gold, Ark of… Read More

How to Go to Confession

I admit I have not been to confession in many years and am no longer sure I know how to properly avail myself of the sacrament. Would you please review how one should go to confession?
Fr. Saunders is pastor… Read More

The Question of Incorruptibility

It was reported a few years ago that the remains of Pope John XXIII were incorrupt, but there was a debate over whether this was a sign of sanctity or simply due to regular preservation methods. Could you please explain… Read More

Our Lady of Perpetual Help

What is the story behind the image of Our Lady of Perpetual Help?
The icon (about 54 x 41.5 centimeters) depicts our Blessed Mother Mary under the title “Mother of God,” holding the Child Jesus. The Archangels Michael and Gabriel,… Read More

St. Anthony of Padua (Part 2)

Several miracles are attributed to St. Anthony during his lifetime. One miracle occurred when he was preaching on Holy Thursday evening in the Church of St. Pierre du Queriox in Limoges, France. He remembered that he had to sing a… Read More

St. Anthony of Padua (Part 1)

Why is St. Anthony the patron saint of lost things?
Before actually addressing why St. Anthony is the patron saint of lost things, we ought to take some time to review his life.
St. Anthony was born in Lisbon in… Read More

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